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4.17.2010

how to hang paintings and pictures

•hang pictures so the center is at adult eye level. somewhere between 5-6 feet or 58" - 62" from the floor.

•cluster three to four smaller pictures together instead of spreading them out across the room to create a unit and more finished look (see photo for example).

•pictures in a dining room can be hung lower on the wall since they will be viewed while seated.


•when creating a picture grouping, usually place the heaviest picture at the bottom (note: heavy can mean color and/or weight).


•cut out newspaper templates and tape them to the wall to help determine the best placement.


•vertical artwork creates a more formal setting; horizontal artwork creates a casual and restful setting.