How To Hang Large Modern Wall Art For Living Room or Bedroom
Modern Wall Art For Living Room
We all know that the living room is the most popular room for entertaining, talking, reading, or watching television. Not only will you spend most of your time there but it’s usually the largest room in the home. The living room is the perfect space to showcase a large modern wall art painting that you can enjoy for a long time to come.
You can hang paintings above a sofa, between a sitting area, or above a sideboard. When matching the decor you will want to visually connect the artwork to the living room so that it is extra cozy. You also want to choose the appropriate size and spacing to hang it correctly and make it more inviting and balanced in your space.
Hanging At The Correct Height
57 inches is the average eye height, and this is usually a good standard height to use when hanging art throughout the home. This means the center of the artwork is 57 inches from the ground, which helps to align the art at eye level and create balance and harmony.
But when hanging large modern wall art above a sofa, bed, or sideboard, you may have to deviate from the 57 inch rule. The reason being, the furniture is of varying height and you also want the art to be part of the furniture.
It is important to hang your large artwork low enough so it is visually connected to the furniture, but not floating high above it. And that means the bottom of your artwork or frame should hang 8” to 10” above the back of the sofa or height of the sideboard.
Appropriate Size
When deciding upon the size, a good rule of thumb is that the wall art should NOT be larger than the furniture because this will overwhelm it and throw the overall feel off balance. In general, a good size is about 2/3 the length of the piece of furniture.
Wide format panoramic size paintings or prints are perfect when hanging above a sofa or bed. When hanging canvas art between chairs you will most likely want to choose square art or a tall piece so that the chairs frame the artwork and compliment it nicely.
Spacing Out A Modern 3 Piece Gallery Wall Set
Hanging canvas art as a 2 or 3 piece wall art set can add a bold and elegant touch to your living room. With the addition of framing the sets you create even more visual grid lines and more attention to the art. Also, by combining smaller pieces together you are creating the feel of a large artwork without having to pay the extra expense of oversized shipping costs.
When hanging this grouping of art, you should leave 2” to 5” between each frame for a balanced look. Make sure to be exact in your spacing. It is also important to hang each canvas or framed print perfectly level. Any deviation will make add a degree of sloppiness you really don’t want. Use a ruler to measure from the ceiling or floor and consider a laser leveler to help you align everything straight.
Modern Wall Art Above Bed
The same general rules apply when hanging wall art above the bed. The only main difference is the theme or energy of the artwork you are choosing. A bedroom is a place of sleep and relaxation, so typically softer and gentler abstract themes and colors are desired. Usually, wide panoramic wall art is best to match the width of the bed.
