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To help you get the "hang" of artful arranging, the following are some pointers on picture grouping. Walls are the largest single feature in any room! Be sure yours make a positive statement by careful selection of your artwork, framing and hanging.

1. Composition is the key. Consider your grouping as a single unit of line, balance, rhythm and scale.

2. First, work out an attractive arrangement on the floor. Remember to measure out the entire amount of wall space you have to work in. Trace an outline of each picture on paper (newspaper, freezer paper, brown craft paper) and use these as guides for placement on the walls. This will eliminate unnecessary nail holes.

3. The eye craves order, so remember your practical geometry. Hang pictures so that they form at least one horizontal, and one vertical line (with the exception of a round grouping.)

4. Your arrangement should hang-together, literally. Too much space between pictures disrupts the graphic effect. (Use your hand width as a good spacing between pieces.)

5. Remember, not only size, but color and textures will affect the balance. Always integrate groupings for balance by keeping the weight of your composition well distributed.

6. Correct scale is such a common factor in decorating that we are not aware of it until it is absent. Take into consideration the sizes of objects used together. Tiny pictures over a large overstuffed sofa or vice versa will not create an aesthetic appearance.

7. How high or how low???? Remember, everyone’s “eye-level” is different. The Rule to remember is: No more than 6 to 8 inches above a piece of furniture. Or at average eye level if not hanging above furniture.

8. Place a piece of tape on the wall before driving the nail into it to prevent the plaster or paint from chipping.

9. Use two hooks on any piece over about 12” in width. It will keep the piece level and give it more support.

10. If you need help, we are experts at arranging and hanging pictures and mirrors. Call  667-7332 to schedule an appointment.

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 To help you get the "hang" of artful arranging, the following are some pointers on picture grouping. Walls are the largest single feature in any room! Be sure yours make a positive statement by careful selection of your artwork, framing and hanging.

1. Composition is the key. Consider your grouping as a single unit of line, balance, rhythm and scale.

2. First, work out an attractive arrangement on the floor. Remember to measure out the entire amount of wall space you have to work in. Trace an outline of each picture on paper (newspaper, freezer paper, brown craft paper) and use these as guides for placement on the walls. This will eliminate unnecessary nail holes.

   3. The eye craves order, so remember your practical geometry. Hang pictures so that they form at least one horizontal, and one vertical line (with the exception of a round grouping.)

   4. Your arrangement should hang-together, literally. Too much space between pictures disrupts the graphic effect. (Use your hand width as a good spacing between pieces.)

   5. Remember, not only size, but color and textures will affect the balance. Always integrate groupings for balance by keeping the weight of your composition well distributed.

   8. Correct scale is such a common factor in decorating that we are not aware of it until it is absent. Take into consideration the sizes of objects used together. Tiny pictures over a large overstuffed sofa or vice versa will not create an aesthetic appearance.

  10. How high or how low???? Remember, everyone’s “eye-level” is different. The Rule to remember is: No more than 6 to 8 inches above a piece of furniture. Or at average eye level if not hanging above furniture.

   11. Place a piece of tape on the wall before driving the nail into it to prevent the plaster or paint from chipping.

   12. Use two hooks on any piece over about 12” in width. It will keep the piece level and give it more support.

If you need help, we are experts at arranging and hanging pictures and mirrors. Call to schedule an appointment.