You have finally decided what to frame and what frames you want to use. Now comes the challenging part: deciding, where to hang your beautifully framed pieces of art. Choosing the best placement can be just as challenging as picking out the right frame. The placement of the frame can create the perfect aesthetic for your home or workplace. We have a few tips and ideas that will help you decide what kind of frame placement is best for your look.
Frame Groups
Homes and offices often have frame groups or frame clusters. These are frames that are organized in such a way that they look organized, yet artistic. It is great! Frame groups really draw attention to the art as a whole and then guide the eye to each individual photograph or piece of art.
When it comes to frame groups, the biggest challenge is making your group of frames look neat, organized, and artistic. The best way to avoid a cluttered look is to plan ahead! Before you start placing nails or drilling holes, create a template with your frames. Take all the frames you plan to use in your frame cluster and set them on the floor. Organize them in a way that you would like to see on the wall. Make sure all the pieces fit together and look nice. Take photos of your templates so that you can refer back to them when you put your pictures up on the wall.
Another way to hang a group of frames is by rows or columns. This is a classic approach to a clean and sleek look for any home or office. When placing frames this way, make sure that they are all evenly spaced and level with one another. Any type of inconsistency or frame imbalance will throw off the entire effect of sleekness and organization.
Eye Level
When hanging frames, it is also important to consider the height of the frames on the wall. You do not want your art so high that people have to look up to see your art, but people should not have to bend over to see it either. This could cause people to not notice the art at all! A good basis for art level is around 66 inches off the ground, which is average. Taller people will have to glance down a little bit and shorter people have to glance up slightly, but for a person of average height, this measurement will place your photos at a nice eye level.
Tools & Materials
Once you’ve decided on the frame placement, make sure you have all the materials you need to hang your art. You will need a tape measure, pencil, picture hooks, a hammer, a level, and of course, your artwork.
Frame Warehouse would love to help you find the right frames for your photos and art! We can give you advice on how to hang each type of frame to ensure that the placement accentuates the art and its surroundings the way you want it to.
