57 IS AN IMPORTANT NUMBER
How you hang your artwork can make a huge difference. The gallery standard is for the center of the piece to be at eye level: 57 inches. No matter the size of the piece or the wall, this will feel right because it matches average height.

How to Hang A Painting in 3 Easy Steps

TOOLS:
Tape measure

Pencil

Level

Hammer + nail for small, lightweight pieces (8×10 or smaller), hook

Drill, bits, anchors and screws for larger pieces

STEP 1: HORIZONTAL MEASUREMENT

To center a piece on the wall:

1. Measure the width of the wall
2. Divide the width by 2
3. Draw a vertical line on the wall ( | ) at the center point, right at your eye level

In most cases, measure from edge to edge and ignore wall interruptions.

STEP 2: VERTICAL MEASUREMENT

A. Divide the height of your piece by 2

B. Measure the distance from the top of your piece to the hanger

Note: If your piece has a hanging wire, pull it up and taut (into a “frown” instead of its resting “smile”) and measure it from the center to get an accurate number.

C. Measure your center point: 57” is the standard

Then, do the math!

A – B + C(57) = Hammer here!

Draw a horizontal line ( — ) through your vertical line to make a ( + ) on the wall.

You are ready to nail/screw!

STEP 3: HANG IT!

Nice video, covers a lot of different techniques from Lowe’s

Gallery wall: here’s a great how-to from Studio McGee.

How to Hang a Heavy Picture on a Plasterboard Wall.

The size and weight of your piece + the type of surface = the best hanging hardware. But I always recommend consulting a pro and is well worth the peace of mind that the piece is hung securely.

If you love interior design In this video, learn how to hang artwork the right way

I hope it was useful for you to learn the subtleties and important points. Good luck and may your favorite painting inspires you in your interior.

With you Artist Nata Shemshur