Dos And Don'ts Of Hanging Made-To-Measure Picture Frames
Framed pictures are a great way to elevate any room. But getting the placement right is key! Hanging a frame in the wrong position can leave your artwork and precious memories looking lost in any room. Take a look at some dos and don’ts when it comes to hanging picture frames to help you achieve the best look.
The Dos and Don’ts
Don’t hang your artwork before deciding on its final position. There is nothing worse than hanging a picture frame than realising you don’t like the position it is in. Do plan what position on a wall you want your frame to be placed before hanging it. Why not cut out a template of the size of your picture frames out of some paper, or any other spare materials you have, and place these stencils on your wall to help you decide on a position for your frames? This works especially well when creating a gallery wall.
Picture frames can frame more than just artwork! Don’t limit yourself to framing only artwork. The possibilities are endless when it comes to what you can frame. Do frame pictures of your family and friends. Framing your favourite memories can be a great way to add a personal touch to any space. Black picture frames work in harmony with black and white photography. You can also frame posters, small 3D objects in box frames, sporting memorabilia and small keepsakes.
Don’t hang a small piece of art on its own on a large wall. Having a small piece of art hung on a large wall can allow the room to overwhelm the artwork making the room look disproportionate. If you want to hang picture frames on a large wall either frame and hang a large piece of artwork or group together multiple frames. Do take the size of your wall into consideration. You don’t have to fill all of the wall space but the more a frame looks like it belongs the more atheistically pleasing it will look.
Don’t hang your picture frames too far above large furnishings in your home like a sofa. When hanging art above a sofa make sure the artwork is at least two-thirds the length of the sofa. Consider grouping prints if you have anything smaller than this. Do consider the general rule: hang your artwork 8-10 inches above your sofa. Hanging your frame too high or too low will look like an afterthought rather than tie the room together.
Don’t play it safe. Do get creative. Picture frames are available in many different colours and styles so why not add a coloured picture frame to your room for example, for an impactful look? Don’t be afraid to hang your picture frames on colourful backdrops.
Don’t forget to add a picture mount inside your frame. Picture mounts not only elevate the look of your artwork but they also protect the picture in your frame from damage. Do take the time to choose the right picture mount for your frame and artwork.
You don’t always need to use nails! A great alternative to using nails to hang a frame is hanging strips. They are easy to use and don’t leave nail marks on your wall when you decide to redecorate. This is particularly beneficial for renters who are not able to nail into their walls. Do explore all the different options available when hanging your picture frame.
Tools To Consider Purchasing
Before you start hanging your picture frames consider having some of the following to hand:
- A pencil to mark on your wall where you want to hang your picture fame
- Spirit level to ensure your frame is hung straight
- Tape measure to measure the size of your wall
- A drill/screwdriver and screws if hanging your frame with a nail
- Picture hooks
- Picture hanging strips
Hanging a picture frame might seem daunting but there are many useful step-by-step picture frame hanging guides that you can use to help you.
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