DECORATION IDEAS >> Decorating Your Wall >> How to Arranging Art with Furniture

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16 Dec. 2010 Filed by Crazy Fish

Fill 2/3 of the Wall Space

When placing art above furniture such as sofas, chair groupings or console tables, "eyeball" the amount of space between the furniture and the ceiling, then allocate 2/3''s of that space for your art.  

How High to Hang

Hanging an art too high above a piece of furniture can leave both pieces feeling disconnected. A good guideline is 5-9 inches above the furniture.

Spacing Art

When hanging an art above a sofa, remember to leave arm space above the sofa back. A quick trick: lay your arm flat against the back of the sofa and roll up once to get a good "clearance" measure.

Hanging Art at Eye Level

"Eye level" is often defined as art center aligned at 58" from the floor. While this is a good guideline for larger pieces, it can leave smaller pieces stranded on a wall.

It is perfectly acceptable to hang an art at seated eye level, so that the seated person can enjoy the view! Examples include dressing areas, powder rooms, cozy reading nooks, home offices and breakfast bars.

Art & Oversized Furniture

Oversized furniture calls for robust artworks to strike a balance. For visual weight, consider a grouping of 2 or 3 artworks that carry strong visual weight through color or a wider molding and mat combination.