Hanging Wall Art Above Couch

Imagine a sideboard with a wall hutch.

Hanging wall art above couch.

A sofa and the wall hangings above it should complement each other to create a cohesive balanced look. Guideline 3 how high should artwork hang above a fireplace mantel. Remember that the objective is to visually connect the sofa and the artwork. If you re hanging artwork by yourself cut paper templates to size for each piece of art and attach the paper cutouts to the wall with painter s tape.

If the art is going above a sofa or console. Fortunately this season s decoration ideas above the sofa cover the best of design trends from funky beach houses to elegantly repurposed antiques. In living rooms people are usually sitting so artwork should be lower. Or maybe you ve already hung art above your sofa but every time you look at your handiwork something feels off hanging art isn t rocket science but with so many different variables it can sometimes be difficult to get just right.

If you re hanging your art above furniture it can be 4 6 inches above the piece. Follow this same principal when hanging art above your sofa. We find it s best to hang single artwork at eye level and 60 inches from center to the floor is the magic number. We ve discussed on the blog how important it is create a focal point and infuse drama into every room and a large mirror is the perfect way to do that the wall space over your sofa can be an intimidating space because it s so expansive but we actually like to think of it as an opportunity.

You wouldn t hang the hutch 3 feet above the sideboard. Move the template up and down to find the perfect spot prior to hanging the picture. Here are the foolproof tips for hanging art that never fail us. A large oversized mirror.

Tip 1 hang single artwork at eye level. Are you staring at the blank wall above your sofa with hammer in hand afraid to punch the first hole to hang your art. Hanging art too high is one of the most common decorating mistakes the center of the image should be at eye level crisolo says. Instead you would bring the hutch down closer to the sideboard as if they were one piece of furniture.

Hanging wall art that s at least two thirds the length of a sofa displays visually pleasing. The art above the sofa on the outside wall is a collection of 6 rectangular framed pieces encircling a round metal piece. A good way to ensure you re placing artwork at the right height is to hang it one hand width above the sofa. The art is hanging approx 5 inches above the headboard not too low or too high creating a seamless look from wall to bed.

The other half of the room has a curved sofa larger chair two tables area rug and 55 tv.