You’re definitely not alone if you’re not sure how high to hang pictures on your walls.
What Is the Correct Height to Hang Pictures?
Also, avoid hanging prized artwork in direct sunlight.
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The UV radiation can cause fading, cracking, and warping.
Special products, such as brick tension hangers or wall anchors, might be required for your project.
The best part about hanging artwork is that it’s an easy fix.
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You may have a few extra holes in the wall, but that’s also easy to remedy.
The sweet spot is often within the range of 57 to 60 inches.
you might’t go wrong within those dimensions.
If most people in the house are taller, go for 60 inches.
But also take into consideration the height of your walls.
You have more flexibility to go higher if the room has higher ceilings.
The 2/3 rule is a guide for hanging more than one piece of art.
Avoid hanging pictures and art in direct sunlight and in rooms that experience large temperature fluctuations.
(If you want to hang art in the bathroom, choose pieces that aren’t one-of-a-kind.)
