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Picture Hanging and Wall Position

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It doesn’t matter if you hang the single large piece or many different pictures; you have to know how to look at your pictures. You have to think of them as a single design in relation to the way it will be arranged on the wall. You especially have to look at the wall size and shape, the furnishings around the area, the lighting, and anything else nearby. When considering the place to hang the picture, you need to make sure the pictures are at least at eye level. You don’t want to look up too far. This would strain your neck and make peering at the picture uncomfortable. For example, if you are around 4 feet tall or 7 feet tall, you may have a problem in viewing any picture if it is too high or too low. But if you are of average height, somewhere in the 5 foot range, you may be able to see the pictures with no problem.

The best place to put the pictures is at 63-66 inches. This has been found to be the compromised placed for all people to view the picture with not too many problems. The size of the wall is also a concern. If it is huge or the shape of the wall is not the usual shape, this could pose a problem. The visual acuity could be affected to a degree. Here are steps you can take to ensure your best arrangement of the pictures with whatever wall type you have:

• Tall narrow walls are ideal for a single picture that is long and narrow. You could even use a vertical arrangement using smaller pictures in this case.
• Large pictures work well with large furniture next to the wall or nearby. The best way to arrange this is to place the picture so it is at least 2/3 to ¾ inches of the size of the furniture. In other words, whatever size the furniture may be, place the picture 2/3 to ¾ inches further away.
• Smaller pictures in a single or combined arrangement look nice if there is open space between furniture. For example two ends tables that are separated. Place a flower arrangement on one of the tables or both and you’ve got the perfect picture setting.

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