A few inches shift in a hanging arrangement can affect the tone of an entire room.
Hanging three pictures above bed.
Hang things you love and bring you a sense of calm and serenity.
It s a good strategy especially if you don t have super high ceilings or if you ve fallen in love with a few vertical photographs.
Move the pictures over a sofa or chair down a bit.
When hanging artwork above your bed or any other piece of furniture it should be 4 6 inches above the top of the furniture.
Hanging a ledge shelf above your bed gives you a place to layer artwork be sure to secure any leaning pictures to the wall and other items that are meaningful to you.
Add an element of surprise to a room by hanging a little picture above the door.
Size it right to create balance your artwork or grouping should be at least 2 3 the length of the headboard.
Make sure that the space between each picture is even for a horizontal grouping.
Tip 1 hang single artwork at eye level.
Hanging pictures above the bed and other furniture how far up should they hang.
We find it s best to hang single artwork at eye level and 60 inches from center to the floor is the magic number.
Above a bed is the perfect place to hang multiple pieces of art.
If the art is going above a sofa or console the piece should be approximately 2 3 width of the furniture.
Emphasize a chair rail by running a series of photos right above it.
Use ornamental pieces of driftwood to add texture dimension and coastal appeal to your room.
Try abstract paintings prints of nature or landscapes black and white images or even nude art for your eyes only.
Two windows on either side of the bed in this bedroom eat into the space available for above the bed art but a subtle and narrow wall hanging hung at the right height makes for a beautiful composition.
And you can change it up seasonally just like a fireplace.
What should i hang above my bed.
Horizontal groupings work best for pictures of equal size.
The area will become more cohesive cozy and inviting.
When hanging artwork above a bed or other piece of furniture leave 5 9 of space between the top of the furniture piece and the bottom of the frame.
If the art is going above a sofa or console the piece should be approximately 2 3 width of the furniture.
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This rule of thumb can be used for hanging art over a console or chest of drawers as well as a sofa or.
If i m not doing one large piece of art i like to go with two or three smaller pieces all lined up in a row.
Arrange the three pictures horizontally side by side either on their own or above a piece of furniture such as a couch.