Secrets to Hanging Art like a Pro!

Forget about ceiling heights
In general, be more concerned with how items relate to those on the ground and how that room will be experienced. In a living room, where you are most often sitting, art should hang in relation to sofas and tables.

Go Low
The most common mistake people make is hanging art too high. The goal of positioning things close to furniture is to allow your eye to join the items so they don't seem to float away.· The bottom of a piece of art should sit about 8"- 10" above a mantle (This space can be adjusted if you have items on the mantle, which will visually add height)· The bottom of a large piece of art or a grouping of pictures should sit about 10" above a sofa. The grouping should be almost as wide as the sofa but never wider · A very large piece should sit so that the centre of the piece is 60-65" off the floor.

Bigger is better
If you are worried about going too small or too big, go for big. It's rare that a piece of art is too large. We tend to play it safe and buy on the small side with the rationale that if it is not enough we can always buy something to add to it ... of course that never works.

Picture Perfect

Choosing art for your home can be both exciting and confusing!
Whether you have just moved into a new home or you just want to make your current house a home, choosing art can be a difficult process.
Below are a few simple tips that can make selecting artwork easier and ultimately more enjoyable;

Connect with It
You have to find art you like! Of course, this might seem obvious, but it can often be left out of the equation when selecting art. Don't be so willing to take other people's opinion of what is "good" and neglect to understand your own. Art is many things to many people, but when choosing how to select it, the piece needs to be yours and yours alone. It should affect you emotionally. Whether the piece inspires you, calms you, excites you or just generally makes you happy, that is where you need to start.

Explore Your Style
Contemporary, Traditional, Country, Modernist, and Exotic, these are a few of the many styles that can be exhibited through artwork. Make sure the art reflects the style and design of your home.

Scale and Proportion
Artwork is an important finishing touch for any interior. Make sure to relate the piece of art to both the scale of the wall as well as to the proportion of your furnishings ... this is a common mistake.



We have great art from 4 local artists. It is continually changing and moving, so make sure you come down and take a look at each artists pieces and see who best suits your style.