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Basics on Hanging Pictures & Wall Art
View A Detailed Description of Wall Decorating & Arranging Wall Art
An arrangement of favorite, framed
photographs, wall art, and collectibles can add personality and warmth to any
room. When done correctly, wall art can change the focal point or the entire
look of any room.
- Pictures should hang just above eye level.
There is great debate over what "proper eye level" is. Some say
"eye level" should be considered as if viewers were standing.
Others say "eye level" should be considered as if viewers were
seated. Still others say that "eye level" should be determined
according to the primary use of the room. (This means, if most of the time
people are standing in the space, like a hallway, then "eye
level" should be directed at viewers who are standing. In a room
where viewers will spend the majority of the time seated, like a living
room, 'eye level" would be from a seated position.)
How and where should wall art be arranged? Well,
ask yourself where you would like the "eyes" to focus.
- Creating a group of art or photos on a
wall is an excellent way to create an interesting focal point. This
task, however, requires extra planning. I would suggest that you map out
the way that you would like to arrange your pictures on the floor, first.
(This way, you can move them around without leaving nasty holes in the
wall!) The secret to arranging art on the wall is simple...balance,
balance, balance! Use a measuring tape to be sure that the distance
between several pictures that will hang in a row is equal. Four small
pictures on the left of a large picture can be balanced with two medium
sized pictures on the right. (Remember: This only works with careful
consideration to balance. Be patient, take your time, measure, and plan.)
- Consider lighting to emphasize your
arrangement. When lighting is directed to the arrangement, it commands
even more attention. Be careful of lighting that is bright. This type of
lighting should be subdued and not produce glare.
- Add diversity to the arrangement. Use
frames and mats that are different sizes and shapes, but compliment one
another.
- Pay attention to "balance" in
your entire room. Be careful not to put everything in one part of a
room. Leaving the other walls bare will throw the balance of the entire
room off.
- Helpful Articles:
How to
Hang Pictures Arrange Wall Groupings
Picture Arranging with Furniture
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