subject: Guide To Hanging Wall Art Like A Pro [print this page] When choosing a piece of metal wall art for your home, the impact is dependent upon how it is hung and where it is hung. There are many things to consider when displaying a piece of fine art, from the size and shape of the wall to the height at which the art will be displayed. The ideas that follow will help you to determine where and how to hang a stylish new piece of metal wall art so that it will be seen in the best possible light so as to make a stylish impression.
Proportion Rules.
There are two important points to remember when displaying metal wall hangings or other wall art: First, never hang pieces of large metal wall decor or a grouping of art over a piece of furniture that is smaller than the artwork. Doing so will make the piece of furniture look top heavy and out of proportion. Second, you must not hang a small work of art alone on a large wall, or it will look lost and quite possibly insignificant. Balance wall art and wall groupings with the size of the furniture below it for a harmonious well-proportioned result.
Hang it at the Appropriate Height.
The best height for hanging wall art is not a set in stone number. A comfortable height for viewing for most individuals is 60 inches, which is where the center point of the artwork should fall. For instance, if a piece of art is long vertically, but the focal point of the art is close to the center, the center point should hover at approximately sixty inches from the flooring. As with all rules, there are exceptions. If a piece of art will be viewed in an area where people will be seated, such as a dining room, it should be hung a little lower.
How to Create an Illusion of Height and Width.
Creating the illusion of width or height can be achieved with metal wall sculptures. If you want to make the ceiling appear higher, the display should be hung four to five inches lower than eye level. However, furniture that is next to the display will bring your eye and the ceiling height back to reality, so furniture should be moved away from the art display so that the eye does not compare the height of furniture to the height of the wall decor art. You can trick the eye in areas such as a wall next to a stairwell or entry, or where furniture are not adjacent.
Likewise, you can trick the eye with groups of wall art. To attain the illusion of height or to make the room look more spacious, hang them vertically.
Create Templates and Eliminate Guesswork.
Before you punch holes in the wall to hang your wall art, make a template of the piece on paper. Trace the shape of the art on an adequately sized piece of paper and hang it on the wall with a small piece of masking tape. Experiment with the location, height and/or grouping until you achieve the look you are after. Then mark the location and hang your piece with confidence and enjoy it!
