Art comes in many forms glicees, framed posters, prints, photographs, and paintings. It gives a room depth, dimension, while adding color, style, and enhancing the mood or theme of the room.

It is important to relate your art to its surroundings. Adding art approximately six to nine inches above a sofa gives it a unified look. To achieve proper proportion, cover two thirds of the wall above furniture with one or a couple of pieces of art. It is essential to position artwork at eye level where the center is visible while sitting or standing. Otherwise, if place too high on the wall, it gives the appearance that it is floating. If it is placed too low over a sofa, it impedes headroom.

To create a formal look, group the art symmetrically. If trying to achieve an informal look, you can do so with symmetrical groupings. Also, try to coordinate custom frame artwork with other dcor in the room. To do this, select a frame that complements the style, along with mat colors that enhance the art and color format.

If hanging multiple pictures, first measure and mark the spot for the center print, and then hang it. Try spacing the pieces three inches apart. Thereafter, hang the middle row of prints, working from top to bottom. Finally, finish hanging the rest of the pieces by working from top to bottom, until the set is complete. Try to hang the larger pieces on the bottom because they anchor groups and keep arrangements from looking heavy.

If the art that you are displaying does not have a common theme or color in common, use matching frames and mats to give it unity.

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