Hanging Art Salon Style

It’s really hot to hang art groupings salon-style on a wall.  It takes a lot of confidence to start nailing up art in a seemingly hodge-podge kind of way, and you may feel held back by a lack of cohesive art to choose from (or so you think).  But really, you need very little to unite an odd grouping of art.   Just the idea to do it and the decision to hang 5+ pieces close together make a girl seem really arty and bold. Southern Living 226x300 Hanging Art Salon Style


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Creating a Photo Gallery

Creating a photo gallery is a great way to consolidate your family photos and make a statement.  It can be a little daunting, however, when you don’t know where to start.  I have some simple pointers to help you make it happen.

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  • Choose a hallway or one wall over a sofa or dining room buffet.  Gather various shapes and sizes of frames.  Choose all silver or gold, or spray paint them all the same color – black, cream, gray, light blue.  Or, choose 3 styles of frames that are similar in finish to give the arrangement more depth and interest.  [Read more...]

The Secrets of Hanging Art


Here they are.  All the secrets to hanging your artwork so that you will not be mocked for hanging it poorly:


Match frame shape to wall shape.  Hang a vertical piece of art when you have a vertical sliver of wall.  Hang a horizontal piece of art or a horizontal grouping on a wall that is a horizontal rectangle. DSC 4402 300x199 The Secrets of Hanging Art


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