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Decorating Walls 101 - Not All Walls Are Created Equal!
Wall decor is anything that is hung on a wall. This includes Mirrors,
Prints, Pictures, Posters, Shelves and Sconces
It is important to remember that your wall decor should makes sense
and be in balance with your furniture. Artwork should mirror the shape
of the furnishing beneath it and not extend in width.
A common misconception is to hang your art at “eye level” only
problem with that is everyone has a different one. Who’s eye level do
we use? Forget it! A no fail solution is to hang the piece center five to
five and a half feet from the floor when there is nothing under it. All
bets are off when hanging pieces above a substantial piece of
furniture. You then want to center the piece both horizontally and
vertically above said item. (couch, headboard etc.)
More importantly than placement is line, scale and proportion. Size
does matter in the world of wall decor. You don’t want to hang a little
picture behind a large sofa just as you would not hang a enormous
piece behind a small chair. The placement of art is dictated by what it
is next to. If you would like to make a collage try to keep the frames
similar. If you are dealing with several different shapes you can pull it
together by painting the frames all the same color. Remember to keep
the collage in proportion with the piece beneath it.
Mirrors can be of great benefit in many rooms. Not only do they reflect
light back but they also can make the room appear larger. When
placing a mirror it is important to remember what will be in the
reflection. You may want to strategically position a treasured item so
as to see it twice.
Author
Julie Rieman
Prints, Pictures, Posters, Shelves and Sconces
It is important to remember that your wall decor should makes sense
and be in balance with your furniture. Artwork should mirror the shape
of the furnishing beneath it and not extend in width.
A common misconception is to hang your art at “eye level” only
problem with that is everyone has a different one. Who’s eye level do
we use? Forget it! A no fail solution is to hang the piece center five to
five and a half feet from the floor when there is nothing under it. All
bets are off when hanging pieces above a substantial piece of
furniture. You then want to center the piece both horizontally and
vertically above said item. (couch, headboard etc.)
More importantly than placement is line, scale and proportion. Size
does matter in the world of wall decor. You don’t want to hang a little
picture behind a large sofa just as you would not hang a enormous
piece behind a small chair. The placement of art is dictated by what it
is next to. If you would like to make a collage try to keep the frames
similar. If you are dealing with several different shapes you can pull it
together by painting the frames all the same color. Remember to keep
the collage in proportion with the piece beneath it.
Mirrors can be of great benefit in many rooms. Not only do they reflect
light back but they also can make the room appear larger. When
placing a mirror it is important to remember what will be in the
reflection. You may want to strategically position a treasured item so
as to see it twice.
Author
Julie Rieman
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