What height to hang pictures

Art looks best when you can appreciate it straight on. That means not having to tilt your head up or down to look at it. The center of the art should be 57” above the floor. BUT, before you hammer a nail at exactly 57”, there’s a couple of things to think about first. This formula works like magi

Let's talk about how high to hang pictures! This guide will give you an easy formula for every situation so you can find the perfect height.

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Design Tip: The simple numbers behind How High to Hang Art. Follow these rules and you'll never have poorly hung art again.

Hanging art can be a real challenge. You're never quite sure how high on the wall the frame should go. Does it depend on the height of the wall, or the art, or the person? Or a combination of all 3? At home, I always think I've found the perfect spot for a painting, but when it's up there on the wall it's either too high or too low! So I did a little research and found this tried and true way to determine the perfect height for your hanging your art. Whether you're hanging a personal art…

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One of the most common mistakes people make is hanging pictures [and other art or wall-adornment] too high. The reason for this is simple and innocent–they’ve heard that “eye-lev…

Hanging pictures on walls doesn't need to be complicated when you know the 57-inch rule. As long as the center of the artwork is 57 inches above the floor, your room should look pleasingly balanced, though there are exceptions to the rule.

If the thought of hanging five picture frames above a table like we did here scares you, don’t worry - it’s much easier than you think! With the right tools and a few tips and tricks you’ll be able to recreate this gallery look in no time. To speed things up, I use tools that we’ve designed to make picture hanging easy: Hang & Level™, CenterFinder™, DécoHammer™, DécoNails™, AnchorPoints™ and DécoEssentials™ - along with painter’s tape. Layout your frames Decide on the order in which you want…

If you're new to the art world or simply interested in mastering the art of interior design then knowing how to hang pictures is a skill worth learning.