4 Simple Steps to Hang Artwork

There are very few people who may be comfortable in knowing exactly where to place their favorite artwork. Because, placement is crucial! No one wants random holes throughout their walls, nor do we often have time to wait for a professional to come out and hang the art for us. So we did the work and search for you! Here are four easy steps in how to hang your art! Step One: Choose the artwork YOU love.

• Find an artwork that speaks to you. Disregard the idea of matching or tying it with your current décor and being trendy. Try not to stick to having one theme in your home, but mix it! IE: still life, portraits, landscapes, abstracts, and photographs to have a variety. This keeps your home interesting.

Step Two: Placement is Key

• Like real estate, placing your artworks is about: location, location, location. If you’re grouping several pictures together, try placing them on the floor first to create a layout before you hang them on the walls. Try new ways and angles that appeal to your taste. Grouping should start high to ensure space while you are adding pieces. Usually larger pieces on the top make more of a statement.

• There is a belief that artworks should be hung at eye level. That is not the case! The artworks should be hung in relation with what’s underneath and around them. A rule of thumb: there shouldn’t be too much space between the artwork and the furniture around them. IE: If your ceiling is 15 feet high, for instance, pictures should still hang just 5 and a half feet off the ground. Above-mantle pieces, if the art isn't leaning, it should be hung approximately 6 inches over the mantle. Leave 10 inches clearance above sofas and headboards. Also, if you have any arched furniture, be wary of the lines because the lines may conflict with each other.

Step Three: Awareness

• Safety first! If you have a big and heavy find someone to help you avoid the risk of injury and damage to the artwork. Heavier artworks may need wall anchors tend to need more nails to secure them to counter their weight. Make sure the art is leveled neatly.

Step Four: Hanging your art

• To hang your art, a tape measure, a trusty hammer, and small nails are the essentials. Use a pencil or tape; mark the top frame while your friend is experimenting with different heights. Measure the distance from the top to the nail crosswire, this is where you will insert the nail. When you’re content with the placement of your artwork, hammer the nail to your desired area. Look at it from a distance to see if you need to apply any necessary tweaking.

At the end of the day if it looks good to you, then that is where it is supposed to be. It is your home; no matter where you place your art make sure you are satisfied before you commit to hammering the nail in your wall!
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