The 57 inch standard is based on the average eye height of an adult and is the rule used to determine how high to hang pictures in museums and galleries.
Hanging a picture gallery wall.
First you have the challenge of placing objects on a wall in a pleasing way.
A piece of cake.
Tell a story with your photos and turn your empty wall into a work of art.
Creating a gallery wall or art display wall is a stylish way to add personality to a home.
Here are five favorite tips for taking a one hole approach to hanging a picture on the wall.
Yes there is a semi science to the art of getting the height of a piece just right it s called measuring.
All you need to do is decide on your pictures and layout measure the wall and hang them in the perfect spot.
This is a great way to get many pieces of art into a smaller space.
Whether you are looking for some picture hanging ideas for your wedding photos a small photo wall in your living room or gallery walls of your favorite artwork our guide has you covered.
Use the level to make sure the marks are at the same height.
Hanging pictures on a staircase can seem like a tricky task.
Generally larger and darker pictures look better placed toward the bottom of a grouping.
If you want to hang a group of pictures for a gallery wall hang the center of the grouping at 57 inches.
Once you ve decided where you want to hang a picture make a mark on the wall in pencil on pieces of masking tape if you wish for each hook.
Tips and ideas for hanging pictures and gallery wall layouts.
But although it may seem easy hanging a picture properly is much more than a haphazard task.
To be exact the center of a framed piece of artwork should be.
If they look crooked cheat just a bit so they look.
The key to a perfectly composed gallery wall is finding the right balance of art framing and spacing before you even think of tackling a project like this first consider the art you d like to display.
But with a little bit of pre planning it can turn out to be a gorgeous gallery wall.
A photo wall of vintage family photographs is a classic choice as are children s drawings maps line drawings and smaller watercolors don t rule out striking 3d pieces as well think fun.
This is a great way to get many pieces of art into a smaller space.
If a room has a slightly sloping floor or ceiling start by hanging the pictures level.
When done correctly the results are timeless.