Hanging your art or picture is as important
to a room as color coordination is to an outfit.
Frankly it’s really better to not have any
thing hanging at all – then not knowing how
to hang pictures properly.
Of course I have the advantage – I know the rules of hanging art. Yes, there are designer rules to hanging a picture the right way. Now, I’m not just talking about preferential treatments of your opinion/my opinion stuff - there is a certian “subconcious visual delight” to a properly hung painting or picture.
First there is size and scale – kind of like Goldilocks and the 3 Bears – they can be too large, too small or JUST Right. Let’s shoot for just right. A picture should by hung by measuring a rough 2/3 of the furniture piece you are complimenting. Similarity in shape is also a good thing…ie long horizontal couch - horizontal painting. Rectangular lines = rectangular frames. Rounded lines = rounded art…
If you have a lovely smaller piece of art that you feel passionate about hanging in that “perfect place” above the couch…consider a grouping of pictures…otherwise it will be swallowed up by the wall.
Next rule of How To Hang A Picture is – HANG THAT PICTURE AT EYE LEVEL – another way to measure would be the bottom of the frame and to the floor is about 5 feet. Leave at least an 8 to 12 inch wall space between the couch and picture. For tables – 10 to 12 inches above the table top. Now if you have a tall cathedral ceiling you can be a bit more creative with height…a bit.
Certianly there more to this “art” of picture hanging in respect to frame choice, placement and groupings but for now – I’ve got the most distracting aspect of picture hanging defined.
The next important tool in knowing how to hang a picture
is to know what type of hanger to use. I have gathered the best
picture hanging systems for you to compare. I can vouch for all of them because I have used each one several times with my clients and around my own home.
See my top recommendations located above in the middle of this page. Hover over images to read more.
The Art Of Hanging Art In Home Decorating
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