Art Class with ALT Design: Wall Art How-To

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Class is in session! We're here with the do's and don't of displaying artwork.

- Size matters! We see too many times artwork that is too small or too big for the wall it is hung on. A large wall deserves a large piece, or a grouping of multiple same-sized pieces to fill the wall space. Tip- If the wall space above and below the art measures larger than the art itself, it is too small.

-Eyeball it! A great rule of thumb when hanging art is to hang pieces at or around eye level. This not only balances the wall space but creates the most appropriate view of the art. This is of course just a general rule for the average height person of 5'-6' tall. :)

-Window Art- When placing art in between or on either side of a window- we suggest using the window size as your guide. Never hang higher than the top of the window. And always hang the art with equal distance away from adjacent windows or doors.

-Fireplaces are our favorite places to display artwork. A trick we like to use over fireplaces is layering multiple pieces of art, or pairing one with a large mirror.

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-Mirrors as artwork are always a classy way to fill up a blank wall. We love mirrors over console tables, over the fireplace, at the end of a hallway. Hang your mirrors with the same rules as you would hang a piece of artwork.


-Our final Pro Tip- Monkey Tail Hangers are the best invention ever! Easy to install! No tools needed! No stud needed! ;)

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Stay tuned for more design guides soon!