Help with hanging art and mirrors
Hi there! I would love your help with how high I should hang these pieces. The starburst mirror does not leave much room at the bottom over the buffet—is that ok? I keep reading “hang at eye level” but what does that actually mean? Center should be at my eye level? I also plan to put a bench and rug at the entryway, not sure what kind though. Entering the home, you go right into the dining room. Thanks a bunch!
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PROSabrina Alfin Interiors
last yearI think that mirror is too big for over the console. Use it over the sofa instead, and put smaller framed art there. Maybe do a triptych of framed prints?
These are probably too large, but you get the idea:
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last yearlast modified: last yearThought this article might help. https://patternsandprosecco.com/design-tip-how-high-to-hang-art/
Use removable strips to test and defiinately have your furniture in its final location first. For instance, you could create a more balanced staircase wall, by moving console to left, not using that mirror due to its proportions and choose height/layering instead. In the space on the right just add large pottery.
Figuring out the right locations, using appropriately sized pieces and proper heights all come into play and usually come with some hits and misses to get right.Techi
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