Awesome Artwork!

Ever have a problem hanging artwork or arranging various prints on your walls? Often times, selecting the right artwork for the rooms in your home can make a huge and dramatic difference in the entire room’s feeling and ambiance. Read on for a few tips on arranging your artwork with an aesthetic eye.

Hang artwork at eye level.   
In a living room, pictures should be hung so that people sitting in the room can view them while seated. A large picture behind the sofa may end up being as little as four inches from the top of the sofa and it often looks best when displayed alone because it serves as the room’s focal point. All too often I visit a home and notice a mirror or canvas hung too closely to the ceiling - this is a no, no!

Group artwork effectively.
Smaller pictures become more effective when grouped together as opposed to being scattered all over the wall. Balance and spacing are important when arranging artwork. Pieces should be of similar visual weight as nearby furniture. A rule of thumb is that the space between two pictures should be less than the width of a single picture. 

Proportion is key.  
As in all decorating, a sense of proportion is essential in placing artwork. The size of the wall and the size of the furniture beneath are important factors. A large painting in a heavy frame would look top-heavy over a small, delicate piece of furniture. And conversely, a single small print will look lost over a heavy piece of furniture. Be sure to remember these rules when selecting artwork. 

Hang artwork correctly – the first time!  
If you’re apprehensive about hammering nails into your walls, cut pieces of paper into the size of your pictures. You can even mark the placement of the hooks using this technique. Then arrange them by taping them on the wall until you're happy with the results. Once you're satisfied, hang the paper, mark where the hooks will go with a pencil, hammer that nail right through the paper, and proceed to hang your artwork. Then just remove the paper from behind the art and put that hammer away! Done!

Need a little help? Contact the Bromberek Design Team for a complimentary consultation! Visit www.decdens.com/jbromberek or contact us at 630-369-2476.