Here are some tips to help you hang artwork
in your home like a professional.
Sit Down
If you intend to hang pictures or
photographs in your home – or office, it’s likely most people will view them
from a seated position. We tend to forget that when we’re hanging art and as a
result, pieces often sit too high.
It’s easy to get the height right if you
use a gallery hanging system. First, you fix the track to the wall, placing it
at the top against the ceiling. Next, you attach the hangers, and these are
available in clear tape and stainless steel cable to suit your décor.
With the hangers in place, it’s quick and
easy to slide on the hooks. Pick a spot about halfway down the wall and hang
your first piece. Then sit down and have a good look at it. If you’re straining
your neck to look at it, simply slide the hook further down the hanger.
Grouping Pictures
It’s common to hang pictures in a group,
but there is a right way and a wrong way of doing this. Again, a picture orphoto hanging system is recommended to get this right.
If you are hanging several pieces of
differing size, always place the bigger pieces bottom and left. That will
ensure all the pictures look balanced.
Placement
Remember, the pictures aren’t the only
thing in the room. There’s also the furniture to consider and this will affect
how you hang your art. If you are hanging a picture above a piece of furniture,
it needs to be in scale. For example, hanging a tiny picture above a huge three
or four-seater couch just won’t look right. It’s unlikely the picture will even
be noticed.
Gallery Hanging System
By following these simple tips, you can
ensure that you display your collection at its best.
