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Hanging art work raises few questions. Home owners should
ask themselves how high should a painting be hung on the wall, how to decide
what goes where, what hanging accessories are needed and what is the most
appealing location.
Here are few tips you should consider before hanging a painting. Pay attention to the
following:
Pictures should hang just above eye level when viewed standing. Use 2 screws
for each panel. This will ensure they are flush with the wall (it is not
recommended to use hanging wire).
Consider lighting to emphasize your arrangement. When lighting is directed to
the painting(s), it commands even more attention.
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.
If the artwork is made of few pieces they should be close enough to each other
to relate, but leave a little breathing room. Use a measuring tape to be sure
that the distance between several pictures that will hang in a row is equal.
Relate art to wall size. Choose smaller paintings for narrow walls and
large-scale paintings for big wall spaces.
Relate art to furniture size. When hanging a painting over a sofa or other
furniture, make sure the painting is no wider than the furniture. Choose
smaller paintings for narrow walls and large-scale paintings for big wall
spaces.
When hanging paintings in a stairwell, prefer smaller paintings to go
diagonally along the steps. It will add excitement to the composition and
decor.
Optional: To keep your pictures hanging straight, take a piece of mounting
putty and place it in the corner of the picture between the picture and the
wall. You should never have to straighten the picture again. (Mounting putty
can be purchased at your local hardware store.)
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