I'm 5 foot, 10 inches tall.  If you are 5'2" or 6'4", we probably don't see eye to eye--at least, when it comes to hanging art!

Hanging art at eye level is a rule that just doesn't work!  A better rule to begin the process:   leave 1/3 of wall space above the picture and 2/3 of space below.  Another guide I find very helpful when hanging art over a table or sofa is to leave two fists of space between the top of the furniture and the bottom of the picture.   Both of these are easy, no measure methods.

When you really want to delve into the finer points of hanging art, I found a very complete article at this link:  http://interiordec.about.com/od/artindecorating/a/Gwheretohangart.htm

Once you have decided where to hang the art, here are some more tips/tools I find helpful:

• Hercules Hooks--they are my favorite tool and save lots of time and aggravation!
• To keep things on center--use two hangers (or nails) about 5" from each outside edge (bumpers on the bottom of pictures helps with this as well and protect walls, but if you are staging with the home owner's own art, you may not want to take the time to add bumpers).
• For staging, keep art around the room at approximately the same height so the eye has an easy journey!
• Cut our shapes the size of frames and tape on wall with painter's tape before attempting to hang groupings.  You can even measure where the nails should be!
• Wear an apron to keep your tools handy!

I would love to know any other tips you have to make this job faster! 

Submitted by Kim Dillon, Creative Eye Home Staging serving areas of Pennsylvania, Delaware and Maryland.