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.
Tips for hanging art on walls.
And if you re hanging art above a sofa allow for 8 10 inches above the sofa back even if this breaks the 57 rule.
Tips for hanging art gather supplies for hanging art.
Work within the space.
Walker says when hanging art try not to place it too high or low on the wall.
There are a few exceptions to this rule.
The rule of thumb is that artwork should be easily viewable regardless of if it s one work or.
If you have really low ceilings less than 8 9 divide the vertical length of your wall into quarters and hang your art in the third quadrant up from the floor.
Make your artwork level.
6 tips for hanging art like a professional 1.
Decide how high to hang art.
This will give you the option to stand back and see how the artwork s size relates to your room and your furniture.