One of the most common decorating mistakes has nothing to do with crooked pictures.
It’s hanging them too high.
Many homeowners instinctively place pictures based on available wall space rather than how the artwork will actually be viewed.
The result is a room that feels disconnected, awkward, or unfinished.
Fortunately, there is a simple guideline used by professional installers, designers, and galleries.
A common rule in the art and framing industry is to place the center of the artwork approximately 57 inches from the floor.
Why 57 inches?
Because it closely matches average eye level for most adults.
Museums and galleries often use this standard because it creates a comfortable viewing experience.
When visitors enter a room, their eyes naturally fall near the center of the artwork.
This creates a visual connection between the furniture and the artwork.
When artwork is hung too high above furniture, it can appear disconnected from the room design.
Many people believe tall ceilings require artwork to be hung significantly higher.
In reality, the artwork should still be positioned where it can be comfortably viewed.
The extra wall space should not automatically force the picture upward.
A common mistake is treating the wall as the focal point instead of the artwork.
Gallery walls are slightly different.
Instead of positioning each frame independently, think of the entire arrangement as a single large piece of artwork.
The center of the overall arrangement should generally fall near eye level.
This creates a balanced appearance and keeps the display visually connected.
Many people center artwork on the available wall space rather than where people naturally view it.
This frequently results in artwork being positioned too high.
Once you’ve determined the proper height, the next challenge is accurately transferring the mounting locations to the wall.
Many installation mistakes occur after the correct height has already been chosen.
EZ Mount Plus was designed to simplify this process by helping transfer mounting locations directly from the item being hung to the wall.
Whether you’re hanging a single frame, a mirror, or a gallery wall, accurate mounting location transfer helps reduce measuring errors and installation frustration.
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