A nice piece of artwork will always add interest to a room. When hanging one piece, make sure it is properly sized for the wall you are hanging it on, and be careful not to hang it to high on the wall. Group photos and evenly space them.

How high should I hang a picture on my wall?

In general, artwork should be hung so that the center point of the picture or grouping is at about eye level for the average person. While this won't be possible in every situation, it's a good guideline to keep in mind.

What if I want to hang multiple pictures on a wall?

Groupings of pictures should be thought of as one unit. Test an arrangement of pictures by laying everything out on a large table (or on the floor), playing with combinations until you hit upon one that works. Laying them out on paper is even better since you'll be able to trace around each object and determine where picture hangers should be installed. Tape the paper up on the wall as a template for picture hangers and you'll be done in no time.

How does lighting affect my artwork?

Lighting can help emphasize your artwork arrangement. When lighting is directed to the arrangement, it commands even more attention. Be careful though. You want your lighting to be subdued, not bright. You don’t want to cause a glare on your pictures.

Should I put all my artwork on one wall, or disperse it throughout the room?

You want to have “balance” throughout your room. Don’t put everything in one part of a room. By leaving the other walls bare you will throw off the balance of the entire room.

How should artwork be hung over furniture?

When hanging art over a piece of furniture, in general, the artwork should not be longer than the width of the furniture. You also don’t want the artwork hung too high above a piece of furniture because the pieces can feel disconnected. A good guideline is 5-9 inches above the furniture.

How do I pick art to fill the room?

Size and color are the two major criteria for selecting art to fit its surroundings. For any particular space, art that is too large will overwhelm the room, and art that is too small will be lost and look out of proportion. The bolder the art, the more room it needs.

When selecting a painting to match the color of your room, select one or two of the boldest colors in the room and look for art that has those colors in it. You’re not looking for an exact match. Picking up one or two of the same colors will send a message that the painting belongs in this environment.