How To Hang Artwork On A Large Wall

Large scale works hung above a large piece of furniture should be between 65 and 85 percent of the furniture s width.

How to hang artwork on a large wall.

Before i was always the girl that did her damnedest to find a wall stud behind the drywall to hang heavy pictures mirrors etc. So there you stare at a blank wall. Yes there is a semi science to the art of getting the height of a piece just right it s called measuring. Make sure images moldings and shelves all work together.

We usually hang large and medium pieces 2 3 inches apart and smaller pieces 1 5 2 5 inches apart. I like big art and i cannot lie. Figuring out how to hang heavy wall art though can sometimes be a problem. The very first step in hanging wall art is choosing the proper placement for each piece.

They could be black and white photos botanicals sketches etc. Larger works could dwarf your furniture and smaller works could leave too much blank space. When designing a grid gallery wall we use prints and photos with a similar theme and consistent frames. Or we go with completely different pieces in mixed frames for an eclectic look.

Hang artwork in front of a bookcase on the face of the shelf crisolo says. If you re placing artwork over a bed or a sofa hang it about 8 inches 20 cm above the headboard or sofa back. The shelves and ledges become part of a decorating story. Artwork collaborates with other accessories and decor to create a visual story.