How To Hang Artwork On A Large Wall

Figuring out how to hang heavy wall art though can sometimes be a problem.

How to hang artwork on a large wall.

I like big art and i cannot lie. The very first step in hanging wall art is choosing the proper placement for each piece. But when you ve got a very large abstract canvas or an odd numbered stack of petite nautical prints choosing where to hang what is often the most daunting task. Hang artwork in front of a bookcase on the face of the shelf crisolo says.

Larger works could dwarf your furniture and smaller works could leave too much blank space. Or we go with completely different pieces in mixed frames for an eclectic look. Make sure images moldings and shelves all work together. 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. Artwork collaborates with other accessories and decor to create a visual story. 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.

Wall color art full entryway makeover. Before i was always the girl that did her damnedest to find a wall stud behind the drywall to hang heavy pictures mirrors etc. Yes there is a semi science to the art of getting the height of a piece just right it s called measuring. We usually hang large and medium pieces 2 3 inches apart and smaller pieces 1 5 2 5 inches apart.