How to hang a trio of photos above a sofa
Displaying art above the sofa is a fantastic way to create a focal point for your living room. Here we have three different frames — one large and two that are identical in size — and three different ways to hang them. All three looks work well from a design point of view, but you may want to play around with them to see which best fits with your personal...
How to hang pictures – match art to shape of walls
When choosing art for your home or office, consider the shape of your walls and place pieces to fit the space. Like attracts like. For example, a tall vertical piece perfectly complements a tall wall space. If you don’t have a tall vertical piece, use two or more pieces in a group to create the size you need. Similarly, a horizontal wall will shine with a horizontal piece. Several white identical...
How to hang pictures – hang them right the first time
If you just moved into a new home, redecorated or recently painted your walls, there’s a good chance you’ll have to hang some pictures. But before you start hammering, be sure to check out these tips. They’ll save you time, frustration and potential mistake holes too. Get organized. When moving in to a new space, consider grouping your art together in a hallway or in a room away from the...
Recreate magazine perfect décor on your own walls
Have you ever seen a beautiful wall arrangement like this one in your favorite décor magazine and wanted to recreate it in your home? Of course you have, but if you’re like most people, you’d never think of recreating the same look in your house because you’re afraid that you’d mess up your walls. Right? Don’t worry, you’re not alone! Here are a few easy steps to help you recreate...
Afraid to hang stuff on plaster walls?
Hammering nails into a plaster wall can be a nerve wracking experience. After all, the plaster might crack, crumble or even chip off, damaging your wall. Don’t be afraid! It is possible to hang artwork on plaster walls without causing damage, here are a few options to consider: Drill and Hang: Once you know where to hang your piece (see Hang & Level below) cover the mark with painters’ tape...
Hanging Pictures at Eye Level – What Does That Really Mean?
When it comes to hanging pictures, the standard rule of ‘hang at eye level’ can be pretty confusing. Especially if you’re 5’6″ and your partner is 6’4″. Whose Eye Level is the right choice? His or Hers? If she hung all the pictures at her eye level – that’s what it would look like. On the other hand, can you imagine if he was to hang all the artwork in...
Family Photo Wall Ideas
If you’ve got lots of family pictures on your computer, phone, or tablet, creating a gallery to hang on the wall is a wonderful way to display them. Here are some tips on how you can easily re-create our photo wall ideas. About this look We selected colored photos, chose identical frames and mats and hung them in a grid which makes it easy to add to the display in...
Tips to Space Picture Frames Evenly
Forget complicated measurements or marks on the walls. Low tack adhesive tape such as Painter’s Tape or SpacerTape gently sticks to walls without damaging them and is easy to remove when you’re done. Once you’ve tried this easy trick, you’ll never go back to your old ways. Hang your first frame. Cut the tape the desired length to match the space needed between each frame. (See info below) Stick the tape on...
Which Picture Frame Should You Hang First?
It’s easy to recreate beautiful wall arrangements like this one that you see in your favorite decorating magazines or design shows. You just need to know where to start. Here’s how: Start by hanging the middle frame of the bottom row; then go left or right. Next, hang the center row, aligning the frames with the bottom row. Finish the look with the top row, lining up the frames...
Creative Ways to Hang a Group of Pictures
There are different ways to hang a group of pictures; picking the right approach depends on the number of pieces, their sizes and how much wall space you want to fill. A foolproof approach that works exceptionally well with pieces of different sizes and shapes like we have here is to create an imaginary large […]
Q&A: How Do I Hang a Picture at an Exact Height Using Hang & Level™?
One of the things we love about the Hang & Level picture hanging tool is that it allows you to position your items visually without any measuring or marking up your wall. However there may be some occasions where you want your picture to be in an exact spot on the wall, perhaps to line […]
Hang Your Vacation Photos for Inexpensive Artwork
A few quick tips for displaying your vacation photos: Consider white frames and mats to frame summer vacation pictures. White looks crisp and classy all year round and fits any décor style. Picking identical frames and mats lets the viewer focus on the pictures rather than the frames. Holiday pictures can brighten up any room […]
