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In general, artwork should be hung so that
the center point of the picture or
grouping is at about eye level for the average person.
While this won't be possible in every situation,
it's a good guideline to keep in mind.
Another technique to remember is that
a grouping of pictures should be
thought of as one unit.
Relate Art to Wall Size
Choose smaller pictures for narrow walls and larger works for
big wall spaces. Here a hall wall is accented by hanging a set
of six prints in a tall vertical arrangement. One or two larger
vertical pictures would have been another possibility for this
space.
Relate Art to Furniture Size
In general, when hanging
art over a piece of furniture
it should not be longer than
the width of the furniture.
The artwork shown in this
photograph relates to the
size of the table below it,
and keeps to a general
principle of being about
75% of the table's width.
Light Art Well
Illuminating artwork gives
it importance. The track
lighting in this hallway has
been added to banish the
dark hallway feel as well as
make the art collection that
much more dramatic.
Check Color
Choose artwork that
underscores the mood or
theme of your room's decor.
Vibrant colors bring
excitement to a room while
neutral colors are more
calming.
Bigger is often Better
One large painting makes a
statement and keeps things
simple. It can also call
attention to the focal point
of the room which is often
the fireplace.
Landscapes Open Up
Add the look of a "window" to a small or windowless area by hanging landscape art.
Landscape art is one good way to visually open up a smaller space. The view of a distant horizon acts as a sort of "window" giving the impression of a faraway vista.
Hanging Artwork with Horizontal or
Vertical Lines
The use of line is sometimes overlooked by home
decorators, yet proper use of line can set the
mood in a room.
Horizontal lines tend to elongate, widen, and emphasize a
casual decorating scheme.
Vertical lines however, tend to be more formal, add to the
illusion of height, and can seem more elegant and refined.
Horizontal Lines
Strong horizontal lines in
artwork, or in the way
artwork is framed or hung,
tend to be calming and can
give the illusion of width in
a narrow room.
Vertical Lines
Strong vertical lines -- in a picture, in a frame, or in the arrangement on the wall --add to the feeling of height in a room. The arrangement shown here is made even more dramatic by hanging the prints one above the other, furthering the
sense of height.
Hanging Artwork in Diagonal Lines
Add drama to an arrangement. Hanging artwork in diagonal
lines makes it appear more dramatic and exciting.
While artwork generally shouldn't be hung in offset
arrangements, it is a useful technique in a stairwell as the floor
levels change.
Diagonal Lines
Strong diagonal lines, either
within a picture itself or in a
line of pictures arranged on
the wall, add excitement to
the composition.
Hanging Art in Symmetrical Arrangements
Symmetry simply means
that when an arrangement is
divided in half, each half is
a mirror image of the other.
Symmetry adds balance and
formality to an arrangement
and is generally pleasing
and calming to the observer.
Make Small Pieces Appear Larger
One of these objects hung
on a large wall would
seem out of place, yet this
unusual grouping extends
each piece within an
arrangement that is a
more appropriate size for
the space.
Stick to Your Theme
Support your room theme
with art, repeating the
colors, motifs, and style of
the room's interior.
Hang Securely
Nothing ruins a carefully planned arrangement of art fasterthan if the pictures pull away from the wall because they weren't hung securely.
Hang pictures to securely attached picture hooks rated for the weight of the artwork or object. If in doubt about picture hardware or its installation, ask advice at the hardware store.