Design rule to follow while hanging artwork and mirrors.
I’ve seen plenty of times when entering a room that their art is hung way to high. Also, the art piece are to small for the area.
I’ve created a quick diagrams of how high to hang art over sofas, beds and mantles.
Rule 1- Hang art 57-60″ from floor to center of art/ mirror. You typically want your piece to be at eye level. A standard eye level is approximately at 60″.
Rule 2- The size matters in selecting a piece of art. When choosing art above a bed or sofa your artwork or mirror should be 2/3 the size of furniture piece.
An example: A 96″ sofa, the ideal art size should be approximately 60 to 75 inches wide, which is about 2/3 of the sofa’s width.
Rule 3- If you are using an art collection or creating a gallery wall. Make each art piece spaced out evenly. Minimal distances between art to art is 3- 6 inches apart.
Tip: Use tape or paper templates to visualize spacing before committing to hanging the art. This allows for adjustments based on personal preference and the specific area.
Well there you have it. How to hang art. With a few easy steps you can hang art successfully.
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