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 by: Tamara Welbourn
The dilemma – where and how I hang my art and photos?
Grouping your art can add visual interest to any
area of the room; give character
to an empty wall or accent existing furniture, which helps create an atmosphere.
Hanging art is an art in itself.
Try these tips, tricks and ideas on how to hang art creatively to make decorating
your home or office easier.
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Hanging Groups
Preview your grouping on the floor or any flat surface
first; this will ensure that colours, scale and weight are evenly balanced.
Tip: Smart way to test your arrangement; cut out
paper templates of pictures then tape the templates to the wall
in the grouping you have chosen.
The groupings should be hung close enough together, so
that when you stand back, the pictures look as if they are one grouping.
Keep the pictures or decorative items fairly close together
avoiding large gaps.
Tip: Odd numbers add visual interest.
If you have pictures or artwork with people in them, note
that the person should be looking into the grouping and not away form the
grouping!
Art and Narrow Walls
Narrow walls look best with smaller pieces of artwork. Usually
one piece is sufficient; however two pictures hung vertically together looks
very smart, especially if the pieces are related.
Art over Stairways
The angle of the grouping should be the same as the angle of the stairs.
A rule of thumb is to place the bottom of the picture approximately 55
inches above the step.
Art and Shelves
Great way to add change from the normal, and works well in small spaces.
Decorative items can be added into the scheme to create visual interest.
Art and Windows
If a space has many windows with little or no wall space, look at displaying
art on tables or displaying them on art easels.
Art and Furniture
Think 75% when deciding the scale of artwork over furnishings. In other
words the art should not be wider than the furniture under it. The principle
here is balance; the size, weight and height must be considered or the arrangement
will look awkward and unbalanced.
The distance between the sofa and the bottom of the art should be 6-8 inches.
In a dining room the artwork should be at sitting level, whereas in a hallway
the art should be displayed at standing level.
If the art is too high, the eye is drawn to the gap between the art and
the sofa. If it is too low, the eye is drawn to the ceiling.
Art and Hardware
Always use two hooks for medium to large art pieces. This is to ensure the
pictures are hung with equal weight distribution
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Tamara Welbourn's home staging and interior
decorating expertise has been used by both the real estate industry, and those
who want to make the most of their living spaces. www.first-impression.ca
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