How to Hang Your Art
Finding the right art for your space is hard, but hanging art can be even more difficult. Incorrectly hung artwork at the wrong height is one of the most common design mistake we see.
Luckily, after years of hanging art, we’ve come up with three simple tips for how to hang art correctly so that you never have to second guess the placement again! Here are the foolproof tips for hanging art that never fail us:
Tip 1
We find it’s best to hang single artwork at eye level, and 60 inches from center to the floor is the magic number.
If you’re hanging your art above furniture, it can be 4-6 inches above the piece.
If the art is going above a sofa or console, the piece should be approximately 2/3 width of the furniture.
Tip 2
When hanging two art pieces, treat them as one and still hang them 60 inches from the floor to the center of the grouping.
This rule also applies to groups of three and four. Make sure they are spaced only a few inches apart, so they look together and not disconnected.
Tip 3
When designing a grid gallery wall, we use prints and photos with a similar theme and consistent frames. They could be black and white photos, botanicals, sketches, etc. Or we go with completely different pieces in mixed frames for an eclectic look. We usually hang large and medium pieces 2-3 inches apart, and smaller pieces 1.5-2.5 inches apart.
Tip 4
Measure the height and width of your artwork. Measure the distance between the hanging hardware (D-rings, wire, etc.) on the back of the artwork. Ensure it's level.
Tip 5
For heavy artwork or if you're using wall anchors, use a drill to create holes at the marked positions. Insert wall anchors if necessary. Attach picture hooks or nails. For multiple pieces of artwork, maintain consistent spacing between hooks.