There are a few tips and tricks that will help you to hang your art on the wall the way the pros would do it. These are some general guidelines to keep in mind so that it looks it best.
Eye Level
Art is best appreciated when it is hung at eye level. We know, not everyone is the same height, but there is a general area that is most widely accepted. The center of the picture or painting that you are hanging should hit right about 58" above the floor. Most artwork is hung by a wire on the back. There is a formula that may sound confusing to read, but is actually very simple to follow. You will want to measure the height of your art, divide that by 2 to find the center, then subtract the inches between the top of the painting and the wire from that half. Here it is broken down and much easier to understand.1. Measure the height of the artwork. Let's say it is 30" tall.
2. Divide 30 by 2, which is 15. This is the center of the art.
3. Measure the distance between the top of the painting and the taut hanging wire. Let's say that distance is 3".
4. Subtract the 3" from the 15", and this is the point where you will put your nail above the 58" mark on the wall.
30" divided by 2 = 15"
15" minus 3" = 12"
Place the nail 12" above the 58" mark on the wall, or at 70" above the floor.
Groupings of artwork
Hanging a group of different pieces of art together on a wall can be done in a similar way. Think of the entire grouping as one big piece of art, and center this grouping just as you would a single piece, with the center hanging at eye level. It is suggested that you leave about 2"-3" of space between each piece.
Above a sofa
If you have decided to hang your artwork above a sofa, aim for it to be about 6"-8" above the back of the sofa. This is a good height for viewing and you shouldn't accidentally bump it as you get up off of the couch.
Scale of the room
While you are choosing the pieces that you want to display in your home, consider the scale of the room that you will be putting it into. A great big empty wall will look silly with one tiny piece of art in the center of it, just as a giant piece of art can overpower a small room. If you will be hanging artwork in a young child's room, consider lowering the "eye level" a bit to match their smaller body.
We hope that these tips are helpful to you for getting your favorite photos and paintings up on the walls of your home. Our Lake of the Ozarks gift shop is filled with many lovely pieces to add to your collections. Visit us here at Good & Perfect Gifts in Eldon soon and find something brand new and beautiful to take home with you.
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