The Arrangements
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I have never been good at hanging a group of art or photographs on the wall, hanging one single piece is something I struggle with too. I prefer to just ” eye ball it” when hanging pieces and we all know what that leads to…lots of unnecessary nail holes in the wall. When I’m working with a client, I usually bring in the experts to hang multiple pieces throughout the home or office and enjoy the piece of mind that comes along with that service.
I recently completed an arrangement in a client’s lobby. They wanted a rustic Texas fell so I used these gorgeous wood frames in two styles. We used the same ivory mats to keep a consistent look within the arrangement. The overall look is crisp, organized and perfectly rustic!
But if hiring someone to hang your arrangement isn’t up your alley, here are a few great tips to complete the project on your own. Image Via: Labnol.org
Kristine Kennedy shares an easy trick that won’t make a mess on your wall but will still give you a perfect photo arrangement.
- Trace pictures onto brown kraft paper and cut out. Label each of the papers with a description of the picture or a corresponding number.
- Using blue painter’s tape (which won’t pull up wall paint), tape the papers to the wall. Experiment with arrangements until you have one you like.
- Install picture-hanging hardware directly through the paper. Pull paper away and hang pictures one by one.
Image Via: Cool Photo Ideas. Here is a great BEFORE & AFTER photo that is a great example too!
Of course there are an unlimited number of ways to create an arrangement. You can use matching frames, multiple sized & multiple finish frames or keep everything the same size. I think this is why so many of us struggle with hanging frames in groupings.
If you want to keep things simple and clean but still interesting , try using different sizes of frames in the same tone. Keeping the mats all the same will keep the overall look cohesive and won’t junk up the space visually.
In our living room, I used the same style of frame but mixed up the finishes.
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I also love to see what people choose to do with frames around and up their stairs. It’s a great place to be creative and if you like things that are clean and organized, it’s a great way to create the look of order.
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And, you can alway go for the more eclectic chic look too. Using empty frames in one color is a good way to visually fill up the space while creating that pulled together over time feel.
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I love the extreme eclectic looks that combine personal pieces, initial letters and unique mix matched frames.
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Some great images, especially the brown paper ones – an excellent method to use. I’d love a house warm enough to use metal ladders barefoot ;-).
Sian
I’m with you, Abbe. I just eyeball it and rearrange until it looks right 🙂 My walls are full of little holes!
GREAT post! thank you so much!!! Now I just have to pick a wall and the right art to hang!
Good idea with the paper templates!
My GF used a wall in our laundry room to transform a transitional space in to a conversation starter. http://www.flickr.com/photos/erinkaydavis/5351524729/