We find it s best to hang single artwork at eye level and 60 inches from center to the floor is the magic number.
Hanging art next to door.
Here are the foolproof tips for hanging art that never fail us.
I ve just used a shorter thick nail to hang this piece of art next to it please excuse this christmas pic of the area but it s the only one i could find to show both the door closed and the art.
If hanging art next to a door level the frames to be parallel to the side of the door.
Move the pictures over a sofa or chair down a bit.
Add an element of surprise to a room by hanging a little picture above the door.
Emphasize a chair rail by running a series of photos right above it.
Every scenario is different so at the end of the day make sure you love the way your art is displayed.
Lots of people think art needs to be hung at eye level and i agree eye level is great.
But when you have more art to hang and you ve used up all your eye level space where should your next piece be placed.
If you re hanging your art above furniture it can be 4 6 inches above the piece.
Yes hanging art over a door or window is perfectly acceptable.
But when you ve got a very large abstract canvas or an odd numbered stack of petite nautical prints choosing where to hang what is often the most daunting task.
So there you stare at a blank wall.
Then place your art in the 3rd section up from the floor.
Horizontal and vertical arrangements.
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The 57 inch number is a good average height but if your eye level is different be sure to use that measurement when hanging art.
6 tips for hanging art.
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I have a pocket french door between my living room and kitchen.
If the art is going above a sofa or console.
When hanging two artworks between for example a clock on the top of the wall and a heater on the bottom level the tops of the frames with the top of the clock and align the side of the biggest artwork above the heater.
Tip 1 hang single artwork at eye level.
Don t go in the 2nd or the 4th that s when you ll be in the too high or too low territory.
A few inches shift in a hanging arrangement can affect the tone of an entire room.
I m not sure if that makes sense but if you are hanging the picture centered on the left half of the wall i think it will look intentional if the door is open or closed.
Therefore the very top and the very bottom of the grouping.
7 ways to display art.
Is the distance from the edge of the open door to the door casing on the left the same as from the edge of the door to the wall on the right if the door were closed.
The area will become more cohesive cozy and inviting.
