Tips on the Fine Art of Hanging Frames
Although a framed piece of art should be able to stand on its own, its relationship with the other objects in the room where it’s hung should be considered. Try to give furniture 4 to 8 inches of buffer space. Artwork hung above a mantel, headboard or couch should be two-thirds their width.
The wall’s overall shape itself should also be a consideration. Vertical art suits tall and thin walls, for example, and small frames can get lost in large spaces.
Artwork hung near one another share spatial relationships. You can use shapes or hard lines within the images to draw the viewer’s eye from one image to another, or align the edges of the frames to bring their eye across. Framed art whose subjects relate can be hung closer together. Artwork hung apart from a group is lent emphasis. Lay them out on the floor and shuffle them around to find the best fit.