Now you've (finally) decided what kind of pictures you want to put on your wall. But how do you actually hang the pictures to get the best possible result? We'll help you with some simple tricks!
Our art posters are mainly made so that they can stand alone or in combination with multiple posters.
What kind of expression do you want? Do you want a "momentum" in a larger format that adorns the wall alone, or do you want to run a combination of maybe two or three?
1. poster on the wall
The easiest way to hang a picture is to stick to just one picture. Here are some simple steps you can take to make it as comfortable as possible to look at your new artwork. If you have a size of 50x70cm or 70x100cm, make sure to hang the picture a little above eye level (for an average person) so that the main focus of the picture is at eye level. A 70x100cm and 50x70cm frame will typically have the top edge of the picture about 170-180cm above the floor. This of course depends on whether there is anything underneath, so use some judgment.
2. posters in combination on the wall
By combining two pictures, you suddenly have to take into account the relationships between the pictures as well. But we're not a fan of making things difficult! To make it as harmonious as possible, it's a good idea not to have too much space between the pictures. People often buy 2 or more pictures so that they fit together, so it's also best if they express a "common unity" on your wall.
Our rule of thumb is that a gap of 6-10cm works for most sizes. For sizes 40x50cm, 6cm is a good starting point for posters in pairs, while for sizes 50x70cm and 70x100cm, 10cm is optimal. If you have such a large space that 2 100x140cm are appropriate next to each other, we would have adjusted the gap to around 15-20cm. Here we recommend using a little "visual" judgment, it certainly does not have to be to the millimeter, but more as a guideline.
(photo: @linnwold)
3. posters in combination on the wall
By combining 3 posters we have what we like to call a gallery wall. What we see most often are combinations of three of the same size next to each other on wider walls either above the sofa or behind the dining group etc. Use the same "rules" as points 1 and 2 regarding viewing height and spacing between the pictures and you have a very good starting point. In the picture below, the customer has used a slightly larger spacing between the pictures to cover the width of the sofa, so here there are absolutely no written rules for what looks best. If you want variation in sizes, you can read more on 4 posters and more in combination.
(photo: @cecilieharlem)
4. posters or more in combination
As mentioned earlier, we are definitely not fans of making things difficult. The most important thing is not to give it so much thought that your project stalls. My own favorite way to create gallery walls with 4 posters or more is to lay the images out on the floor first. This way you get an idea of how they work in combination and how the images should be placed in relation to each other. When it comes to transferring the combination you have found on the floor to your wall, I have two tips.
1. Tape up the sheet that comes with the frames and use these to mark the layout on the wall. Remember to look at the layout from a distance as you go, so it's easier to be satisfied with the end result. Measure each frame against the sheet and find the hanging point on the frame. Mark the point on the sheet that is taped up on the wall and hammer in a nail while the paper is still hanging on the wall. Once the nail is attached, tear down the sheet and hang the picture. On our frames, we recommend having the sheet that comes with the frame lying behind the motif to contribute to extra pressure against the picture, so tear carefully ☺️ Don't want nail holes in the wall? Use Command double-sided hanging tape. They work wonders!
2. Start with the largest picture or the picture that has the most "focus". Hang it up and then use a slightly more "freestyle" method on the rest of the pictures around it. You will know roughly where you want them and what the spaces should be. Trust yourself to get them up, I promise you that the result will be better than you think. A bit depending on how fearless you are, but this is perhaps a method that works best if you use double-sided tape and do not hammer nails into the wall permanently.
For gallery walls, you can go a little higher with the pictures on the wall than you would with combinations in pairs or fewer. Try it out!
(photo: @pureelisabeth_)
Hope this was helpful and good luck with your new photo wall! ❤️
