A 30" x 22" puzzle board can comfortably fit most 1000 piece puzzles, though daring puzzlers who tackle more than 1500 or 2000 pieces at a time may need a board closer to 35 inches long.

“My super-favorite, very satisfying one is ‘The Forbidden Fruit.’” The 1,000-piece puzzle features fruits and cocktails with drink parasols, and Matchett calls the design ...