Home Decorating - Apartment Decorating - Dorm Decorating - Home Decor for the Renter   
 Shop Online  | Resource Guide | Interior Design 101 | Decorating by Room

Home Decorating & Interior Design Ideas for Apartment - Home -Studio - Dorm   

  
Rental Decorating Digest - Interior Design for Renters

 

 

blog it - share it - bookmark it!
       

 

HOME

 
 The Basics
 ▪
 First Time Renter
 
 Interior Design 101 
 
 Decorating By Room
  Dorm Decorating
 
 Organizing Ideas
  Room Color Schemes
 
 Style Guide
 
     
Do-It-Yourself
 ▪  Bedroom Decorating
 ▪  Budget Decorating Ideas
 ▪  Feng Shui Decorating
 ▪  Gardening Ideas
 ▪  Lamps & Lighting
 ▪  Small Space Decorating
 ▪  Wall Decorating Ideas
 ▪  Windows & Treatments

 
     
 Lifestyles
  ▪  Health - Food - Family
  ▪  Money Management 101
  ▪  Product & Book Reviews
     

 Need Inspiration?

  Mail Order Catalogs
   Get catalogs from
   your favorite 
   mail-order companies!

   Unlimited Requests

 
 

Sure Fit
Save your old furniture by decorating with slipcovers.

Wall Art and Posters -Decorating Wall Decor

 

  HomeWall Decorating Ideas >    
 
 
Basics of Grouping Art With Furniture
 


Fill 2/3 of the Wall Space
When placing art above furniture such as sofas, chair groupings or console tables, "eyeball" the amount of space between the furniture and the ceiling, then allocate 2/3's of that space for pictures.
 

 



How High to Hang

Hanging a print too high above a piece of furniture can leave both pieces feeling disconnected. A good guideline is 5-9 inches above the furniture.
 

Select Framed Art & Posters


Spacing Art

When hanging a print above a sofa, remember to leave arm space above the sofa back. A quick trick: lay your arm flat against the back of the sofa and roll up once to get a good "clearance" measure.

 

Hello, I don't exist yet.Hanging Pictures at Eye Level
"Eye level" is often defined as art center aligned at 58" from the floor. While this is a good guideline for larger pieces, it can leave smaller pieces stranded on a wall.

It is perfectly acceptable to hang a print at seated eye level, so that the seated person can enjoy the view! Examples include dressing areas, powder rooms, cozy reading nooks, home offices and breakfast bars.

 
Pictures & Oversized Furniture

Oversized furniture calls for robust art prints to strike a balance. For visual weight, consider a grouping of 2 or 3 prints that carry strong visual weight through color or a wider molding and mat combination.

 

Select Framed Art & Posters

 

Decorating and interior design tools for apartment - home - studio or dorm.

Decorating Videos - Watch Online Now
Share Your
Decorating Videos
Your spot for interior design and home decorating videos.

SUBSCRIBE TO OUR FEED!
Get your home decorating and interior design advice fast for apartment - home - studio or dorm.

  AddThis Feed Button   

FREE Monthly Rental Decorating Digest!





Email Marketing by VerticalResponse

Interior Design / Decorating Articles

1. Basics on Hanging Pictures &
    Wall Art


2. Decorating Living Rooms -
    Arranging Furniture


3. Decorating by Finding a Color
    Scheme


4. Budget Home Decor Ideas

5. Wall Decorating
Read Monthly Column - Celebrity Interior Design Expert
 

more decor...

  Decorating Ideas for Kitchens - Arranging Accessories
  What Items Do I Need to Furnish My First Place.
  What Could Be Missing From your Home Decor?



 

 The Top 5 Decorating Topics  Interior Design | Decorating by Room | College Decor | Budget Home Decor Ideas | Wall Decorating

About Us      Media Kit     Partners   Opportunities   Resource Guide     Press     Contact Us 

Use Disclaimer
Copyright 2000-2008 Rental Decorating Digest. All Rights Reserved