ART OF HANGING WALL ART: Everything you need to know about hanging wall art

 

 

 

WHERE TO HANG A WALL ART

 

It may appear as easy as hammer, nail, hook, and hang. In reality, there’s a little more to hanging art than just putting it up. Where to hang wall art is the main part. Here’s what you should know before you begin.

1. Make any dark corner and turn it in a Spotlight

When you build a wraparound gallery wall, you may transform a lonely corner into a comfortable, welcoming reading nook. For a diverse, lived-in feeling, display family pictures and art in a variety of sizes.

2. The Bedroom needs calm wall art:

The bedroom is a haven of seclusion and calm, and the art should represent that. The ideal walls for art in the bedroom are those directly above the bed or opposite the bed. Large scale artworks work best and should be displayed at eye level. Seek for abstract painting that has relaxing hues or tones. Coastlines or vivid pictures perform best if you enjoy photography. Keep the frames to a minimum; a gallery frame or canvases work nicely. We would like to concentrate on the art item itself, rather than its context, in this case.

3. Kitchen on countertops and above the Cabinets:

The kitchen is one of the most frequently overlooked areas in terms of artwork. The kitchen is sometimes referred to as the “heart of the home,” and it is often the most used place in the house. There is no doubt that art must be included here. Art can be displayed on countertops or in areas above cabinets. Display black-and-white images instead of using this empty area for extra storage. The consistency creates a sense of peace (rather than clutter-induced worry) in your kitchen.  To keep the art in the details, use smaller pieces that compliment rather than overpower the room.

4. Living rooms and family rooms:

Family room is the most enjoyable and, at times, the most frightening room to design with art. Most of us are under a lot of pressure here because this is the room that the majority of your guests will view and spend time in. Choosing the perfect item is critical for sparking conversation and establishing the mood or vibe of the area. You can choose between a single big-scale artwork and a vast gallery wall. Sometimes it’s necessary to think beyond the box. Art does not always have to be a print or a canvas; it may be taken various forms. Look beyond a 2D image to locate a unique piece that best represents you, whether it’s a big scale reproduction of the American flag or Stag horns.

5. Bathrooms:

Another place that is sometimes overlooked when it comes to art is the restroom. The artwork you select should complement the atmosphere of the bathroom. If it’s a powder room on the main floor, for example, stick to more colourful and vibrant things. If it’s a master bath, choose things that are more tranquil or relaxing. Bathroom art looks wonderful in pairs; we like a set of two, either stacked or side by side. They might be two of the same abstract works, one of which is inverted on its side, or two separate pieces that are related to the same topic. These pieces would look great over the toilet, over the bathtub (unless you’re lucky enough to have one), or over the towel/robe hangers.

6. Art work for your office:

 

Art is a fantastic way to spruce up and energize your workspace, regardless of whether you work from home or in an office. Our preferred method is to create a revolving gallery. To begin, you’ll need a long floating ledge shelf built, preferably above or near your workplace. The best part is that this is the only thing you’ll have to hang! Then comes the fun part: you may select a variety of artwork that inspires you. Create a mood board of sorts, using positive pictures or works by artists that inspire you as a starting point. You also want to integrate diverse sizes, both large and tiny, so the options are limitless. You may have them all in identical frames for a more basic appearance.

 

 

 

GUIDELINES ON HOW TO HANG WALL ART

 

With this guideline to the proper height for hanging wall art on the wall, you can give your cherished art the respect they deserve, whether they’re a casual getaway screen grab or a professional family painting. Without further ado Let’s start.

 

Prepare yourself.  

You would need a hammer, measuring tape, pencil, level, numerous picture hooks, eyehooks, picture wire, and a drill.

There’s no denying that deciding where to put your favorited wall art is a contentious issue. Whether it’s a favourite painting, a personalized picture print, or a vintage poster, proper placement is essential for any artwork to shine. Our following guidelines will address all of your picture-placing questions, allowing you to do it correctly the first time.

 

Selecting the Proper Height.

A painting hung at the proper height may radically change a room. We should be met by artwork as we set our gaze on the wall, never having to strain our necks to glance up or down.

Standard Walls.

Pictures should be displayed at gallery height in places where you frequently stand (hallways, kitchens, and bathrooms) (aka eye level). This guideline is followed by museums and galleries, which place the centre of a frame at the average person’s eye level, which is 145cm from the floor.

Walls that are tall.

Artwork may need to be placed higher than eye level in rooms with very tall walls and high ceilings. Try strewing a sequence of artworks over your wall, with the bottom image hung at eye level. This will pull people in while also ensuring that there isn’t too much white space between your highest artwork and the ceiling.

Walls near staircases.

If you’re hanging many pieces of art on your wall, the first one should be 145cm from the floor. Measure 145cm from every second or third step from here to draw a diagonal line up your wall. Each artwork’s centre should be on this line.

Choose a seated eye-level position for frames at seating level.

Pictures should be displayed at sitting eye level in areas where people sit (offices, living rooms, dining rooms), i.e., hanging a little lower than 145cm from the floor.

Around a desk or a sofa

The bottom of your image should be around 15-20 cm above your workstation or sofa. Alternatively, you may rest it against a wall for a more casual look.

Around a fireplace

The bottom of the image should be around 10-30 cm above your mantelpiece. Choose a prominent location, such as over a fireplace, your bed or sofa, or in the middle of the wall facing the doorway, to make your favourite picture or print the main point of your home. Once you’ve decided on a location, arrange your furniture and decorations such that people’s eyes naturally land on the image. Taller lights, vases, and plants may be used to frame your wall art rather than detract from it.

Well, I do hope now after reading this you now have some idea to start hanging the wall art. Do let us know what you think of it in the comments.

 

BEST STYLES FOR HANGING WALL ART

1. Centre as a focal point

 

While there is no conventional picture frame size, it is critical to style your artwork in accordance with its measurements. Large works (portrait or landscape) look wonderful above sofas, credenzas, and tables in living and dining rooms. If you take this method, make sure that the centre of the art is squarely above the middle of the piece of furniture and that the bottom is 5 – 8 inches above the top. Set up a couch or chair with a low back so that the bottom of the painting is 5 – 8 inches over someone’s head when seated.

2. Alone on wall

If the ideal location for your artwork is not over a piece of furniture, make sure the centre of the piece is approximately 57 inches above the ground. In this case, most people hang art too high, but the optimal strategy is to position it precisely at eye level for the typical individual. Decorating for children? Kids’ art can be styled at their level in playrooms and bedrooms, or at a more typical height in corridors or living rooms.

3. Pair it up

 

A unique and interesting method to exhibit a huge piece of art? Cut it in half, frame each half individually, and place it in the centre above a piece of furniture. We recommend leaving a four-inch gap between the two parts. (P.S. Are you concerned about cropping your photo or piece? Send an email to support@framebridge.com and one of our designers will assist you!)

4. Asymmetry is an attention grabber

 

We like the look of one or two pieces of art placed over chairs but far from the centre. The key to placing in this case is that it must appear intentional—any components that are just a few inches off-centre will appear to be hanging wrongly. It’s not a nice look. Hang the art at least 8 inches to the left or right of the centre of the furniture, and 5 to 8 inches above the top.

5. Gallery wall is it:

 

When you have a lot of things you like, gallery walls are the greatest way to make a statement. They look great over furniture in entryways, corridors, and living rooms. Keep it simple and stylish by sticking to one type and frame (like these family photographs in a clean, classic frame style from Ivory Lane) or combining new and old pieces for a layered, collage look. Consider gallery walls to be one large piece of art; the centre should be about 57″ above the ground if hanging alone and directly over the centre of the piece of furniture. Again, the bottom of the cluster should be 5 – 8 inches higher than the top.

6. Lean it upon

 

It’s okay not to commit all of the time. We truly like how relaxed a leaning frame appears. Particularly when the art size reaches an extreme. Instagram Minis, for example, look beautiful resting against a nightstand or in a bookshelf, but big statement pieces look fantastic leaned against a huge piece of furniture. The two sizes can even complement one other, resulting in a stunning variety in size and scale.

When dealing with a limited amount of space, a frame stand allows you to lean your artwork for a clean, traditional effect. While the lean keeps it casual, a silver frame stand immediately enhances your photographs and paintings. It’s ideal for displaying your frame in tiny places such as nightstands, bookshelves, coffee tables, desktops, and so on.

I do hope so you like the art of wall hanging blog post. Do let me know in comments below how you want to style your artwork at home. 

Happy Decorating!!!