The golden rule of hanging a picture is to have the center of the photo be at 57 inches. This reflects the standard eye-height of the average person, and is used as a standard in most art galleries and museums.
Storing original photos in archive containers is a good way of preserving them and making it easier to switch between pages. Perhaps you're going to use a binder or sleeves to keep them in place?
Avoid hanging art in direct sunlight to prevent damage to the artwork. Artwork should be properly lit, but avoid using Earth's most abundant light source—sunlight. Direct sunlight can lead to irreparable damage. The ultraviolet radiation from the sun can cause artwork to fade, crack, or warp.
For frames at seating level – go for a seated eye-level position. In rooms where people tend to sit (offices, living rooms, dining rooms), pictures should be hung at a seated eye-level position, i.e hung a little lower than 145cm from the floor.
Where do you hang pictures in a small living room?
A smaller wall space, like the one between your door and a corner of your room, is the perfect blank canvas for hanging framed art. You can visually expand your space by stacking a series of smaller framed artwork vertically towards the ceiling, but not to the point where it's tough to hang or can strain your neck.
Because of its classy appearance, metallic picture frames work well for family portraits, stunning landscapes and wedding photos. Candid shots, on the other hand, may look better in a black, white or wood frame. Black and white photos also pair well with metallic picture frames.
You can get a unique family photo without needing a lot of props or decorations. Take a separate picture of everyone near a wall and then let your creativity roam to add objects in front of each family member. Making clothes out of your family's favorite food is one option you can start with.
Should I hang two pictures side by side or staggered?
Hanging two pictures staggered? This is optimal with larger pieces. Try staggering them by hanging one lower than the other, so that top and bottom don't match. Grouping larger and smaller pieces asymmetrically helps to create interest and energy.
The ideal spacing between multiple artworks is 3 to 6 inches. The 57-inch number is a good average height, but if your eye level is different, be sure to use that measurement when hanging art.
How do you arrange 3 different size pictures on a wall?
Place the largest picture in the bottom left of a creative grouping. If the pictures aren't the same size, the largest piece should be in the bottom left of the space. The middle sized picture needs to be in the top right, and then the smallest picture in the bottom right.
You can use them for a variety of art projects like collages, jewelry or school projects. The possibilities are truly endless. Some people even transfer their old photos onto blankets or quilts, creating a treasured keepsake that can be passed down through the family for future generations.
As a general rule, if a wall is 3×4 feet, you can fit seven photos on the wall. Kassel suggests a mix of sizes to create visual variety: One 16×16 frame containing a 12×12 photo, with a 2-inch mat. Three 8×10 frames containing 4x 6 photos, with a 2-inch mat.
We would always recommend hanging your Artwork centrally above your furniture, it will be one of the main focal points of your room and as you can see from the two images below taken in our Cheshire furniture store, that this will give you a much more balanced effect.
