Picture Hanging Tips for the Bathroom

Picture Hanging Tips for the Bathroom

Every room in your house can be beautifully decorated, including the bathroom. Learn how to easily create a focal point by hanging pictures above the towel bar. What size of art is best? Display one large piece or a combination of pieces that are at least 2/3 or equivalent to the towel bar’s width. Center artwork above the towel bar Placement is important. Don’t hang your art too close to...

How high should I hang my canvas?

How high should I hang my canvas?

A question we are commonly asked is “what is the right height to hang my canvas art?” Hanging artwork at the correct height will help you achieve a professional look and avoid making a common decorating mistake. Here are some tips to get it done right. 1. Hang your canvas at eye level As a rule of thumb, when pictures are mostly seen by people who are standing in areas...

How to hang canvas art above a dresser

How to hang canvas art above a dresser

Hanging art above a dresser can be a little more involved than other furniture  because it often includes accessories such as lamps, clocks, frames or other décor, which influence styling. Here are a few tips to help you hang a canvas securely and at the right height for a professional look. Anchor art with furniture Even though decorating reflects personal style and preferences, there are a few guidelines that help...

How to Hang a Large Canvas

How to Hang a Large Canvas

When you buy a canvas it rarely comes with any hanging hardware. Many people mistakenly believe that means it’s OK to hang it by the frame. Not so! A canvas hung by the frame can easily fall off the wall, and can cause the frame to warp. So, we invented a new way to hang canvas. Meet CanvasHangers™.  A CanvasHanger is a small white hanger that fits into the top...

How to Install D-rings on a Picture Frame

How to Install D-rings on a Picture Frame

Don’t you hate it when you buy a picture frame and realize it has no hardware? 😩 You’re not alone. Don’t worry, we’ll show you how to install D-rings on your frame in a few easy steps! Step 1: Know which edge is the top  Sounds silly, right? Well, you wouldn’t believe the number of times we got this one wrong! D-rings are installed on each side of the back...

Is it OK to hang pictures in a bathroom?

Is it OK to hang pictures in a bathroom?

Every room in your house can be beautifully decorated, including the bathroom. Create a focal point by hanging pictures over the bathtub, towel racks or toilet. Here are some tips to get you started:   Above The Tub                       Photo source If you want your tub to be the centre of attention, hang one large piece above it. Choose a soothing...

How to Hang Pictures: 10 Top Tips

How to Hang Pictures: 10 Top Tips

These 10 easy picture hanging tips will help you get professional results quickly and easily without making mistake holes in your walls. 1. When hanging pictures to be viewed from a standing position, in areas like hallways or entryways, the best rule of thumb is to position your artwork so the center point of the frame hangs at 60″ to 66″ (152 cm to 167 cm) from the floor. 2. In...

How High Should I Hang My Pictures?

How High Should I Hang My Pictures?

If you’re hanging pictures that will be viewed from a standing position such as in hallways and foyers the best rule of thumb is to hang your artwork so its center hangs at 60” to 66” from the floor. Regarding hanging pictures at eye level, it can be very confusing especially if you’re 5’4” and your partner is 6’3”. To avoid any confusion, refer to standing height versus eye level. ...

How to hang three picture frames in different arrangements

How to hang three picture frames in different arrangements

Hanging multiple frames together to decorate your space creates a larger focal point for your room and tells an interesting story with your art. We’ll show you three different arrangements you can try in your own space. So why three frames? You may have heard about the rule of three in decorating, which is based on the observation that odd numbers of objects tend to be more appealing and memorable...

Our top decorating tips for Fall

Our top decorating tips for Fall

  1. Add décor with textures and warm tones   It's getting colder! During the fall and winter we tend to spend more time inside our homes. Adding statement décor with warm tones or textures can make your home feel cozy and inviting.  Take inspiration from the outdoors by using similar colors and textures that are present outside during the fall. Look for yellow, orange, red and brown accent pieces...

Hang heavy décor securely

Hang heavy décor securely

This is prime renovation season, so we want to be there to help you get your art back up on the walls without any delays. Over the past three weeks we’ve been sharing decorating tips to help you create the home you love™. We profiled a few of our time saving picture hanging tools that we’ve designed to make the job a whole lot more enjoyable for you. Check out...

The easiest way to hang picture frames and wall décor

The easiest way to hang picture frames and wall décor

This is prime renovation season, so we want to be there to help you get your art back up on the walls without any delays. Over the next three weeks we’ll be sharing decorating tips to help you create the home you love™. We’ll profile a few of our time saving picture hanging tools that we’ve designed to make the job a whole lot more enjoyable for you.   Have a...

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