Decorating

Hanging Framed Artwork in your Home

June 8, 2017

You can use framed artwork in every room in your home, which makes it an important part of the decor of your dwelling. Picture frames hung upright at eye level, draw plenty of attention to them and hold an important role in influencing the all-around character of your room. There are numerous ways in which it is possible to arrange picture frames. When it comes down to it, basic guidelines, current trends, in addition to your personal preferences all play a part when arranging framed art on the wall.

Hanging Pictures on the Wall -- The most common mistake made by inexperienced decorators is always to hang framed pictures way too high on the wall. If you are hanging a framed picture in the dining area, hallway, foyer, or some other open wall surface area, place it at "eye level". The typical "eye level" is about sixty inches up from the floor, or one third of the way down when you are measuring from the top of the picture.

In the event the picture is being hung over the couch or chair, then a frame should be high enough that a person's head won't bump the frame when she or he is seated. Remember, many ornate decorative picture frames can stick out several inches from the wall, so be sure to protect you guests' heads. This height also makes it possible for the artwork to relate to the sofa, as opposed to just floating in open space if hung way too high. This close-enough-to-relate-to-the-piece-of-furniture guideline is true when hanging artwork above a table or credenza or chair as well.

By following these helpful tips you'll be proud of how beautiful your framed art looks in your home and feel good knowing that you did it all by yourself.

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