Properly Displaying Art Pieces
Art groupings seem to be popping up everywhere
, like in magazines, design blogs, and home decorating television shows. Creating and hanging groupings or clusters can be a little tricky though.
Before you start pounding nails into the wall, take some time to plan your grouping. Test an arrangement of pictures by laying everything out on a large table or on the floor.
You should then play with combinations until you hit upon one that works. Laying them out on paper is even better since you will be able to trace around each object and determine where picture hangers should be installed.
After you trace an arrangement that works for the space, tape the paper up on the wall as a template for picture hangers. You can then place nails exactly where you have marked on the paper, ensuring no mistakes and you get the job done a lot faster.
You can also lay out pieces of scrap molding or tape onto the floor to form the outside boundaries of a picture grouping. The measurements within the smaller pieces will then be set.
This is useful when a particular wall has certain boundaries that must be observed; such as a chair rail, windows, and heating vents. This also helps keep your arrangement the proper size.
Hanging a collection together is one of the most obvious types of art groupings. Though the individual pieces are usually quite small, but the complete collection makes a tremendous visual impact.
Start with the piece you want as the focal point of your grouping; which will often be the largest or most impacting if there is not a huge size difference. You can then build your arrangement upward and out to each side.
Do not limit yourself to hanging only objects originally intended as art. If you feel inclined, it will look good, and you can figure out a way to secure it to a wall, you can include it in your grouping.
While collections are great, do not feel like you cannot create an attractive grouping without one. It is perfectly acceptable to mix vastly different types of objects together.
When planning your grouping do not forget about the other objects in the room. Consider repeating shapes and themes for harmony and dramatic effect.
In general, artwork should be hung so that the center point of the picture or grouping is at about eye level for the average person. While this will not be possible in every situation, it is a good guideline to keep in mind.
Next, evaluate the artwork in your own home. You may find ways to accomplish an art makeover to better showcase your pieces.
Choose smaller pictures for narrow walls and larger works for big wall spaces. In general, when hanging art over a piece of furniture it should not be longer than the width of the furniture.
The artwork should relate to the size of the furniture below it, for a rule of thumb, try to keep in mind the general principle of being about 75 percent of the table's width. Choose artwork that underscores the mood or theme of your room's decor.
Horizontal lines tend to elongate, widen, and emphasize a casual decorating scheme. Vertical lines however, tend to be more formal, add to the illusion of height, and can seem more elegant and refined.
Strong diagonal lines shown either within a picture itself or in a line of pictures arranged on the wall can add excitement to the composition. Avoid hanging matching pictures in a perfect line whenever you would like to emphasize a casual atmosphere.
This works to create a dynamic diagonal line and stays away from a formal symmetrical look. Illuminating artwork gives it more importance.
The track lighting in a hallway can be added to banish the dark hallway feel as well as make the art collection that much more dramatic. Be careful with art in direct sunlight, as is can ruin the quality of the piece over time.
by: Tommy Greene
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