The Ultimate Guide to Hanging Wall Art (Heights, Spacing & Layouts)

Minimalist line-art print being hung on a wall

The most common decorating mistake? Hanging art too high. Get the details right and even an inexpensive print looks like a designer choice. Here's the complete guide.

The Magic Number: 57 Inches

Hang art so its center sits about 57 inches from the floor — standard gallery eye level. This single rule fixes most awkward arrangements.

Spacing Above Furniture

When hanging above a sofa or console, leave 6 to 10 inches between the furniture and the bottom of the frame so the two feel connected.

Sizing the Art to the Wall

Your art (or grouping) should span about two-thirds the width of the furniture below it. Too small, and it floats; too large, and it crowds.

Spacing Between Multiple Pieces

Keep 2 to 3 inches between frames in a grouping so they read as one cohesive unit.

Choosing the Right Piece

Match the mood of the room: calm and minimal for bedrooms, characterful for living spaces. Browse our Wall Art collection to find yours.