arrang i ng artwork
picture
hanging
Achieve an expert look when displaying your prints
A rra n gin g a g ro u p of pictures
GATHER YOUR SUPPLIES
■ Thin scrap cardboard or brown paper
■ Prints and suitable hooks
■ Low-tack masking tape
■ Scissors and pencil
HERE’S HOW
STEP 1
Trace outline of your prints onto
cardboard or brown paper and cut out.
Number each frame and template so
you don't get muddled. By checking the
back of each frame, you can also mark
the position on each template where the
screw or hook needs to go on wall - don't
forget to pull hanging
wire to full tension
before measuring.
STEP 2
Use masking
tape to delineate the
area on the wall where
you want the images
to hang. Your furniture
will help you define this
area. You could choose a
boxed area (See Picture
Template 1, right) or
go for a horizontal mid-
line with a balanced
arrangement of pictures
above and below (see
Picture Template 2).
For a narrow section
of wall, place masking
tape vertically and hang
your collection of prints
symmetrically
(see
Picture Template 3).
Picture
Template 3
Picture Template 2
Tall story
Fill a narrow section of wall with an
eye-catching vertical collection of
prints that almost stretches from
floor to ceiling. It sure beats hanging
one small, lonely picture, and adds
delightful colour and interest.
STEP 3
Use tape to
attach templates to
wall and move them
around until you are
happy with the composition.
STEP 4
To avoid marking the wall,
mark then drill straight through paper
templates at hanging point, then hang
pictures according to your plan.
For project supplies, see Stockists page
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Picture Template 1
Designer displays
When framing pictures, the right
frame can make an enormous
difference. These identical prints
(above) show how you can
totally change the look of an
artwork by altering the mat and
frame. For really professional
results, keep a few basic rules
in mind, and before you start,
decide how many frames you
want to hang - one, or several?
Pictures should suit the size
of your wall; large pictures
look best on larger walls while
smaller pictures are generally
more effective when grouped
together or displayed in smaller
spaces. Avoid hanging a single
small picture on a large area of
wall as it won’t have any impact.
When visiting your framer,
or doing it yourself, play with
several alternatives before
deciding on a frame. The right
one will jump right out at you. ►
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BETTER HOMES AND GARDENS, APRIL 2011 bhg.com.au
