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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 pictures. |
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Hanging a print too high
above a piece of furniture can leave both pieces feeling
disconnected. A good guideline is 5-9 inches above the
furniture.
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When hanging a print 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. |
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"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 a print 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. |
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Oversized furniture calls for
robust art prints to strike a balance. For visual weight,
consider a grouping of 2 or 3 prints that carry strong
visual weight through color or a wider moulding and mat
combination. |
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