Picture this: you’re out shopping and find the perfect piece of artwork your home has been missing. Of course, you buy it immediately and bring it home to hang on your wall right away. Then you realize you have no clue how high you’re supposed to hang it. How far should it be from your furniture? At what point is it eye-level? Should you be looking up at it or straight at it?
Whether you’re in this exact situation or you’re planning your new interior design, this guide will help you find the perfect height to hang wall art that makes sense in your space.
The Correct Height to Hang a Picture:
Hanging artwork at the wrong height is a very common interior design mistake I see. As a rule of thumb, you always want your wall art to be eye-level. Your eyes should naturally meet the midline of the art piece when you walk by, as opposed to you having to look up at it. This ensures that your beautiful art can actually be seen without anyone having to crane their neck to admire it.
The correct height to hang a picture is around 55-60 inches from the ground to the middle of the art piece. This is a perfect average height for the eyes to meet the middle point of that artwork so that itcan be admired. Take my word for it when I say that this will never be an awkward height for a photo to hang on your wall!
The Correct Height to Hang a Picture Above a Piece of Furniture:
If you’re hanging a piece of artwork above a piece of furniture, the rules change slightly, just because it can depend on the height of your furniture or the type of furniture underneath your art. You don’t want your artwork to be too close or too far away from furniture, like a sideboard, couch, or console table.
How High to Hang a Gallery Wall:
For gallery walls, the same rules apply! Treat a gallery wall like it’s one piece of art so that the same rule applies – the midline of the art should be 55-60 inches off the ground. Once you create the center of your gallery wall with that rule in mind, the rest will flow naturally around it! Make sure not to make it too unbalanced on the top or bottom as not to lose that center point.
Wall Art That’s Perfect for Your Space:
Now that you know the correct height to hang a picture, get inspired by some of my favorite artworks that may be perfect for your home.
1. The Grand Central Time Lapse:
This abstract photograph of Grand Central Station reimagines the iconic space through a unique lens, capturing the essence of movement, light, and architecture in a fresh and thought-provoking way. The image distorts and fragments the familiar elements of the station—the intricate details of the architecture, the bustling crowds, and the flowing energy—into abstract forms and patterns. You can purchase this piece for your home when you clickhere.
2. Sophisticated 1
This painted neutral figurative art print captures the graceful simplicity of the human form through soft, muted tones and elegant brushwork. The artist's delicate use of neutral colors—gentle beiges and warm whites—creates a soothing and timeless aesthetic, allowing the figure to emerge organically from the canvas. If this is a perfect piece for your home, you can purchase it here.
3. Continuous
This large abstract art piece features bold, black geometric lines that create a striking contrast against a minimalist background, offering a perfect balance between structure and space. The sharp, clean lines intersect and overlap in a harmonious yet dynamic composition, drawing the eye in with their precise angles and thoughtful placement. Clickhere to add this gorgeous luxury piece to your home today.
I hope my guide on how high to hang a picture on the wall was helpful, and that you found artwork that inspires your home decor. To book me for your East Texas interior design services, click here to schedule a consultation call!
