Heidi HarrisforMorse Design
In design, groups of three are always en vogue.
Read on as designers share their tried and true tips for making three pieces of artwork shine.
Not sure what size frames to use?
Heidi HarrisforMorse Design
Place furniture in a space first, though, and hang artwork as a finishing touch.
Hunter prefers ahorizontal arrangementwhen working with three equally sized art pieces.
Hunter adds that a level is a key tool to use to verify each frame appears uniformed and balanced.
Lisa Kooistra
Jennifer Hunter
Or Try a Triangular Configuration
DesignerSara Hilleryis a fan of this method.
She recommends opting for a gap between one and a half and three inches between each frame.
“Play with the idea of one larger frame juxtaposed against two smaller ones,” she advises.
Jennifer Hunter
“This will create some dynamic tension on the wall.”
Try a Picture Ledge
Looking to go a different route?
“I love making them more interesting by using large mats with smaller pictures,” designerAndi Morsesays.
Heidi HarrisforMorse Design
Some DIYers enjoy painting their picture frame mats for an extra dose of color.
You could even cover them in wallpaper!
And, Morse notes, frames don’t have to be custom to shine in a space.
