Below are some helpful tips on using art for your decor.

The Art of Hanging Art

1. Hang big art in a large space and small art in a small space.
2. Place the center of the picture at your eye level.
3. In hanging large art over a large piece of furniture or fireplace
make sure the picture is not longer than the furniture. About
2/3 or 3/4 of the length of the furniture is about right.
4. Select the size hanger appropriate for the weight of the art.
5. Use two hangers on everything except very small art.

GROUPING ART

Displaying art in groups is a good way to fill wall space whether it be a large or small space. Using similar or matching frames will bring unity but is not necessary if the theme or colors already provide it.

HORIZONTAL DISPLAYS : Use the largest piece in the center and smaller ones on each side.

VERTICAL DISPLAYS : Stack art on top of each other with the frames almost touching.

MOSAIC DISPLAYS : I would start by lining up the outside pieces with all outside edges forming a square and filling in the middle in the inside space. The spacing will be irregular as you work toward the middle but it works because the edges form a regular shape.

ASYMETRICAL DISPLAYS: With three pieces you would stack the two smaller pieces on top of each other and a larger piece beside the two smaller ones.