There are a few exceptions to this rule.
Tips for hanging art on walls.
This will give you the option to stand back and see how the artwork s size relates to your room and your furniture.
And if you re hanging art above a sofa allow for 8 10 inches above the sofa back even if this breaks the 57 rule.
Make your artwork level.
Work within the space.
To find the correct height for your artwork refer to the golden rule of hanging art.
Walker says when hanging art try not to place it too high or low on the wall.
If you re hanging artwork by yourself cut paper templates to size for each piece of art and attach the paper cutouts to the wall with painter s tape.
If you have really low ceilings less than 8 9 divide the vertical length of your wall into quarters and hang your art in the third quadrant up from the floor.
Make a rough.
Tips for hanging art gather supplies for hanging art.
Decide how high to hang art.