Making Pictures Look Great on Walls

By Rental Decorating Digest

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An arrangement of favorite framed photographs, when arranged correctly, will add warmth an personality to any room. I you aren't sure about how to accomplish this, try these simple tricks to make your walls pop!

Hang Pictures Just Above Eye Level. There is a tendency of hanging pictures too high. Unless you are grouping art, keep the center of the picture so it is easily visible.
Keep frames in like colors. Using like frames pulls the look of your display together and makes even the most mis-matched seem cohesive.
Creating a group of art or photos on a wall to create a focal point. This task requires extra planning. Laying out your frames on the floor allows you to move them around without putting holes in your walls.
The secret to arranging art on the wall is simple...balance, balance, balance! Use a measuring tape to be sure that the distance between several pictures that will hang in a row is equal. Four small pictures on the left of a large picture can be balanced with two medium sized pictures on the right. (Remember: This only works with careful consideration to balance. Be patient, take your time, measure, and plan.)
Consider lighting to emphasize your arrangement. When lighting is directed to the arrangement, it commands even more attention. Be careful of lighting that is bright. This type of lighting should be subdued and not produce glare.
Add diversity to the arrangement. Use frames and mats that are different sizes and shapes, but compliment one another.
Pay attention to "balance" in your entire room. Be careful not to put everything in one part of a room. Leaving the other walls bare will throw the balance of the entire room off.