How to Hang Wall Decor 101
How to Hang Artwork
Whether you’re hanging one large piece or a lot of small ones, determining the proper placement of your artwork can sometimes seem daunting. Here’s a guide to make the process a little bit easier, and maybe even fun.
Tips and Tricks
- As a general rule, hang the artwork so that the center point of the piece or grouping is at approximately eye level; think of groupings as a single unit. For example, you may want to consider hanging art slightly lower in a dining room, since you are sitting down when you are looking at it.
- A great way to test an arrangement before putting hammer to nail is by laying everything out on a table or on the floor. Move the pieces around until you have an arrangement that you like. Laying the pieces out on a large piece of kraft paper or wrapping paper is an even better method, as this allows you to trace around each piece and mark the hanging points. Then, tape the paper to the wall and hammer in the nails. Remove the paper, and voila!
- Art hung over a piece of furniture should not be wider than the width of the furniture, a general principle being that the art should be about 75% the width of the furniture.
- Choose smaller pieces for narrow walls and larger pieces for big walls.
- A fireplace is always the focal point of a room. When hanging art over the fireplace, it’s a good idea to make the art grouping about the same size as the fireplace opening. One large piece or several small pieces that appear as one unit is a great solution.
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I purchased Cindy Crawford’s cardinal red sofa, three seating pillows and love it. I’ve found end tables; black legs, round beveled glass top and round metallic goldish/copperish circle under glass. Very nice. I don’t know where to go from here. The living room is seldom used, but, upon entering our home, it is immediatley to the left of the entryway. We are looking to make it modern/classy, I think. Can you please help? Thank You!
I HAVE A LOVELY BACKPORCH- NOT SCREENED IN- AND I NEED ADVICE CONCERNING HOW TO DECORATE IT. I HAVE SEEN MANY PORCHES DECORATED WITH WHAT APPEARED TO BE INDOOR FURNITURE, INCLUDING PRETTY RUGS, LAMPS, ETC. RIGHT NOW I HAVE JUST A WROUGHT IRON TABLE AND ALSO ROCKING CHAIRS. THE “LOOK” SEEMS SO BORING. DO YOU HAVE ANY SUGGESTIONS FOR TAKING THE “INDOORS” OUT? THANKS IN ADVANCE FOR YOUR REPLY. I AM GLAD YOU ARE OFFERING THIS SERVICE. I LOVE BALLARD DESIGNS!
Greetings! I am a huge fan of Ballard Designs and so was delighted when my husband purchased a piece of artwork from you, for me for Christmas. Though I am now having a decorating delimma as a result! The piece is your Foliage by Night Handpainted Canvas. As you are probably aware this is a very substantial piece measuring 48″ by 72″. I have a wall that I believe can handle such a large painting, I am however struggling with what type of furniture could be placed below it, or if it is possible to hang it on it’s own, alone on the wall? The painting must be hung lengthwise on my wall so it will span an entire 72″ wide. Any input? Thank you so much!
Hello: I found this information very helpful. Some tips I already know. However, I will pass this information on to a friend who is in need of help on this subject,
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Sheila: What a great gift! We just love the look of Foliage By Night! We do think it can stand alone as it certainly makes a statement, but if you feel that you need something under it our Anada Serving Table which is 81 1/2″ wide but only 12″ deep will fill the bill. If possible, you can place your sofa under the print too. We would recommend that you hang the print first and see how you like it alone - if not try our suggestions.
The Style Studio Team
Beverly: Are you in luck! We have a fabulous array of indoor/outdoor rugs. They can withstand the outdoors and clean with mild soap and the hose. If you start with the rug and perhaps add our Amalfi Loveseat coupled with your rockers, add some outdoor pillows in a coordinating print. Place your table in front of the loveseat and the rockers squared on either side of the loveseat for a cozy conversation area. If you really want to go all out - hang a few of our outside drapes and an outdoor painting to finish the look.
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Barbara: You have a really great start with your furniture selection. Try adding one of our indoor/outdoor animal print border rugs in front of the sofa. Lighting is very important so some fabulous lamps should be added. Lastly, try hanging our Birch Grove Print on the wall and some animal print pillows for a polished look.
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we just finished knockind down walls and redoing the kitchen. Ihave a chocolate sofa and want to get one or two chairs maybe animal print the walls are a mushroom color and I have a BIG television in thr living area. I tiled the floors a dark brown stone tile not sure what colors to use in this room. I like greens and blues. please help
Dear Stacey: Sounds like you are in the midst of a total renovation! So far, we love what you are doing. We think you are right on track with the neutrals that you have chosen as the anchor pieces. Of course we love the animal print idea. Have you looked at our Zebra Natural Woven fabric? Think you would love it! As far as accessories, accents of mossy greens and spa blues are in keeping with the natural elements of the room. In order to pull it all together, you might consider an area rug - something like our Seville Rug (RT108) which has a subtle suggestion of the colors you are using. Please send us pictures of your finished project. We love your ideas. And let us know if we can be of any further help.
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Thank you for all this great advice! I found your website last night and have spent the last 4 hours exploring. I am addicted!