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Tips for hanging pictures, art, or mirrors on your walls...

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Real Estate Agent with eXp Realty TREC License #741526

If you are looking for ways to hang certain items, this article is a must read.  I especially like #3.  DONT HANG ART TOO HIGH.

Original content by Sharon Lord

phoenix-home-decor-carved-wall-artHere are some tips for hanging art and other objects on your walls:

1.  Art hangers are the best choice for hanging heavy or over-sized items.  The package should tell you the weight they can support - from 5 lbs up to 250+ lbs.  When in doubt, use the bigger hanger!  Always err on the side of caution, especially with glass art or mirrors.

2.  If you are hanging a series of paintings or grouping of art, start from the center and work your way out.  Lay out all the pieces on the floor to make sure you are happy with the layout before you commit it to the wall!

3.  Make sure you don't hang your art too high - the general rule is that the center of your painting or mirror should be at eye-level.

4.  When hanging art over a sofa or table, keep the art relatively close to the item to tie them all together and give good visual flow.

Sharon Lord
Argent Decor
Phoenix Vacation Home Furnishing & Home Staging
www.ArgentDecor.com
Sharon@argentdecor.com
602-774-2294 Showroom

Comments (5)

Donnie McKinney
Purchase Realty Group - Paducah, KY
Donnie McKinney CCIM, Purchase Realty Group

Hi, Monica. May I add a suggestion? Get some of these gizmos. They just push through the drywall, will hold a tremendous weight, leave a tiny hole upon removal & make life simple ;) (from my wife, Marsh, the ultimate shopper)

picture hanger

Jul 23, 2011 05:47 AM
Monica Atherton
eXp Realty - Georgetown, TX
Your Georgetown Real Estate Gal

oh, how fabulous!!!

Jul 23, 2011 05:57 AM
Li Read
Sea to Sky Premier Properties (Salt Spring) - Salt Spring Island, BC
Caring expertise...knowledge for you!

Good tips...it is so common to see paintings hanging way too high....

Jul 23, 2011 06:44 AM
Not a real person
San Diego, CA

Happy Monday!

Aug 14, 2011 09:31 PM
Monica Atherton
eXp Realty - Georgetown, TX
Your Georgetown Real Estate Gal

thanks Russel! You too.

Aug 15, 2011 01:51 AM