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When she told him he could just eat half, he bit into half of \u003Ci>each\u003C/i> green bean, leaving the remnants on his plate.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Often we assume people know things that they don’t. Not because the process is too complex, but simply because no one ever told them explicitly what to do. This certainly applies to hanging framed pictures. Some (maybe all) of these guidelines will be perfectly obvious to you. Others may be new information.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Let’s give a voice to some of these unspoken rules, shall we?\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Prioritize the Process\u003C/h2>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Choose your frame style first, art location second and arrangement (if multiple frames) third. How do you choose your frame style? That depends on the look you’re going for, and it probably depends on your \u003Ca href=\"https://www.framedestination.com/blog/picture-frames/top-4-interior-design-styles-and-frames-that-fit-right-in\">\u003Cspan class=\"s1\">interior design\u003C/span>\u003C/a> preference. If you can hone in on the vibe you lean toward—i.e., Coastal, Contemporary, Modern Farmhouse or Mid-Century Modern—then it’s easy to choose frames that suit the ambience you’re creating.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Not Every Artwork Needs a Mat Board\u003C/h2>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Mat boards are a great way to enhance a painting or a photograph, and they give an extra presence to smaller works. However, they aren’t a must in every situation. For example, you can go sans mat with watercolors and artwork on textured paper. Because of their large physical presence, \u003Ca href=\"https://www.framedestination.com/blog/diy/how-to-frame-a-poster\">\u003Cspan class=\"s1\">framing movie or concert posters\u003C/span>\u003C/a> are also good to go without needing a mat.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-image\">\u003Cimg data-public-id=\"blog/Industrial-Interior/Industrial-Interior.jpg\" src=\"https://res.cloudinary.com/frame-destination/images/w_1024,h_713,c_scale/f_auto,q_auto/v1661443723/blog/Industrial-Interior/Industrial-Interior.jpg?_i=AA\" alt=\"Not all art needs a mat board\" class=\"wp-post-4341 wp-image-4347\" data-format=\"jpg\" data-transformations=\"f_auto,q_auto\" data-version=\"1661443723\" data-seo=\"1\">\u003C/figure>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Mix Wood and Metal Frames—but Unify\u003C/h2>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Wood tends to be traditional, while metal has a modern feel. Can you display both in the same room? Yes! But I do suggest unifying them in terms of color or texture. For example, using a textured metal frame like our \u003Cspan class=\"s1\">Profile 99 in Satin Black\u003C/span> with our textured wood frame \u003Cspan class=\"s1\">Profile 543 in Black Dune\u003C/span>. For more on wood vs. metal, see our article on \u003Cspan class=\"s1\">\u003Ca href=\"https://www.framedestination.com/blog/picture-frames/wood-frames-vs-metal-frames\">How to Choose Between a Wood vs Metal Frame\u003C/a>\u003C/span>.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-image\">\u003Cimg data-public-id=\"blog/Wood-and-Metal-Frames/Wood-and-Metal-Frames.jpg\" src=\"https://res.cloudinary.com/frame-destination/images/w_1024,h_713,c_scale/f_auto,q_auto/v1661443714/blog/Wood-and-Metal-Frames/Wood-and-Metal-Frames.jpg?_i=AA\" alt=\"Wood and Metal Frames\" class=\"wp-post-4341 wp-image-4349\" data-format=\"jpg\" data-transformations=\"f_auto,q_auto\" data-version=\"1661443714\" data-seo=\"1\">\u003C/figure>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Symmetry Isn’t the Only Way\u003C/h2>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>If you’re displaying a group of paintings or photos on a wall, a symmetrical design is the usual format. For example, six frames that are the same size might be placed three-by-three, evenly spaced. Using an odd number of frames creates asymmetry for a more casual, relaxed look. Five frames of varying sizes placed in a staggered arrangement would be an example of asymmetry.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. Venture into Unexpected Rooms\u003C/h2>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Like your closet. After all, we step into them every morning to get dressed. Looking at a piece of art, particularly something inspirational, is a great way to start the day. We know of one boutique hotel company that hired a local artist to create hand-drawn birds and palm leaves in the closets of their Miami property. What a lovely surprise for guests! Bathrooms are another room we enter every day. Because of the high humidity and changing temperatures in bathrooms, metal frames or art will be a better option than wood. In fact, we have a special list of \u003Ca href=\"https://www.framedestination.com/blog/picture-frames/hanging-picture-frames-in-the-bathroom\">\u003Cspan class=\"s1\">tips for hanging art in bathrooms\u003C/span>\u003C/a>.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-image\">\u003Cimg data-public-id=\"blog/Unexpected-Room-Art/Unexpected-Room-Art.jpg\" src=\"https://res.cloudinary.com/frame-destination/images/w_1024,h_713,c_scale/f_auto,q_auto/v1661443719/blog/Unexpected-Room-Art/Unexpected-Room-Art.jpg?_i=AA\" alt=\"Art in Unexpected Rooms\" class=\"wp-post-4341 wp-image-4348\" data-format=\"jpg\" data-transformations=\"f_auto,q_auto\" data-version=\"1661443719\" data-seo=\"1\">\u003C/figure>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">6. Consider the Spacing Between Frames\u003C/h2>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>I’ve seen groupings spaced as close together as 1/32” and as spread apart as several feet. Very tight and wide-spaced groupings can work in some applications like tiny rooms or giant walls. But the standard is around two to four inches, with six inches being the maximum to keep the viewer’s focus. To dive deeper into this topic, see our post on \u003Cspan class=\"s1\">“Creating an Art Gallery—at Home.”\u003C/span> Of course, rules can be broken. It’s just good to know the rules before we break them.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-image\">\u003Cimg data-public-id=\"blog/Frame-Spacing/Frame-Spacing.jpg\" src=\"https://res.cloudinary.com/frame-destination/images/w_1024,h_713,c_scale/f_auto,q_auto/v1661443728/blog/Frame-Spacing/Frame-Spacing.jpg?_i=AA\" alt=\"Spacing between frames\" class=\"wp-post-4341 wp-image-4345\" data-format=\"jpg\" data-transformations=\"f_auto,q_auto\" data-version=\"1661443728\" data-seo=\"1\">\u003C/figure>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">7. Straighten Up\u003Cb>\u003Cbr>\u003C/b>\u003C/h2>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>I’m easy-going by nature, but I have to admit that crooked pictures drive me slightly crazy. It’s all I can do to keep from straightening the offender if I see a tilted picture at a restaurant, or heaven forbid, a friend’s house. Our post on \u003Ca href=\"https://www.framedestination.com/blog/picture-frames/how-to-keep-picture-frames-straight\">\u003Cspan class=\"s1\">How to Keep Picture Frames Straight\u003C/span>\u003C/a> addresses this very issue, with clever tips like using two hooks rather than just one.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A Few Bonus Notes\u003C/h2>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan class=\"s1\">• \u003Ca href=\"https://www.framedestination.com/blog/category/glazing\">Glazing\u003C/a>\u003C/span> is an overlooked, but critically important, part of framing.\u003Cbr>• Cardboard does not make good backing for photos or art, and will accelerate your art’s decay. Choose a specific backing material such as acid-free \u003Cspan class=\"s1\">PaperMat Backing\u003C/span> which is ideal for artwork protection and support.\u003Cbr>• Don’t \u003Ca href=\"https://www.framedestination.com/blog/diy/hanging-picture-frames-without-nails\">hang your picture on a nail hammered into the wall\u003C/a>. Use quality \u003Ca href=\"https://www.framedestination.com/ctg/framing-accessories/picture-frame-hanging-supplies.html\">\u003Cspan class=\"s1\">hanging hardware with wire.\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-image\">\u003Cimg data-public-id=\"blog/Advanced-Framing/Advanced-Framing.jpg\" src=\"https://res.cloudinary.com/frame-destination/images/w_1024,h_713,c_scale/f_auto,q_auto/v1661443732/blog/Advanced-Framing/Advanced-Framing.jpg?_i=AA\" alt=\"Advanced Framing\" class=\"wp-post-4341 wp-image-4344\" data-format=\"jpg\" data-transformations=\"f_auto,q_auto\" data-version=\"1661443732\" data-seo=\"1\">\u003C/figure>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>• Finally, if you’d like to go a bit deeper, check out these \u003Ca href=\"https://www.framedestination.com/blog/picture-frames/secret-professional-framing-tricks\">\u003Cspan class=\"s1\">advanced framing tricks\u003C/span>\u003C/a> which give you insights into using spacers, additional backing for Museum-worthy presentations, and creating special effects with floats and glazing.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Now that you’ve got the lowdown on hanging your framed pictures, you’re all set to fill a wall with something beautiful. If you have any questions, we’re always here to help.\u003C/p>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Related Read:\u003C/strong> \u003Ca href=\"https://www.framedestination.com/blog/resources/how-to-hang-a-picture\">How to Hang a Picture\u003C/a>\u003C/p>\n","2020-08-18T14:30:19","2022-12-15T10:43:27",[146],{"name":147,"slug":148},"Resources","resources",{"url":150,"label":151},"https://frameblog.framedestination.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/FD-BlogHero_IMG-HangingFramedPictures.jpg","Hanging Framed Pictures",{"name":153},"Mark Rogers",{"title":155,"metaDesc":156,"metaKeywords":157,"canonical":158,"schema":159},"Hanging Framed Pictures: 7 Unspoken Rules | Frame Destination","Considering hanging your favorite picture or poster on your wall? 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