How to Display Multiple Art Pieces

[Julie-Ann]

There is a real knack to this. It can look fabulous if done right or a cluttered mess if not. This article has some great tips on how to get this just right.

When you're looking for ways to adorn your walls, remember that good things often come in multiples. Grouping several pieces of artwork from the same series, or even hanging unrelated pieces together, is a great way to cover large expanses of wall easily and affordably, and make a dramatic statement. Here are a few ways to create the look in your home.

1.For the most polished look, frame multiple pieces with the same frame and mat style. You can hang them in a grid for a classic, geometric look, or if you prefer a more casual style, create an artfully scattered arrangement. Or go with something in between by creating an arrangement that isn't a perfect grid, but is symmetrical. (It's wise to plan this out before you start hammering.) Trace your frames onto pieces of paper and use painter's tape to plan your arrangement on the wall before you actually start nailing anything down.

2.If you favor a more eclectic look, but still want your collection to look cohesive, mix up the frames. You can buy frames of different sizes and shapes in the same color, or you can find vintage frames in various finishes and paint them all the same color to unify the look. You can even go with completely unmatched frames, but if you do this, especially, it's a good idea to hang all of the pieces with relatively equal amounts of space in between to create a sense of order.

3.Forgo frames altogether for a casual, flexible display. Use push pins or binder clips to hang unframed art straight from the wall. (This works best with heavier stock paper or cardboard, which won't curl around the edges or get damaged by the clips.) Large groups of postcards and photos can look great hung this way too. Just try to keep the arrangement neat, or your wall of art could end up looking more like a bulletin board.

4. Use picture ledges, like those from West Elm (see Resources below). It's a great way to keep framed art flexible.

5. Add ribbon. For small framed pieces, you can add two small eye screws to the top of the frames, thread a piece of ribbon through them, tie the ends together into a pretty bow and hang the ribbon on a small hook. (This doesn't work as well with larger pieces, which can be too heavy to hang from a piece of ribbon).

Do you have any other tips to add? Love to hear them

[Jane1957]

all great ideas - thank you - especially as this is my next project LOL
Went to take some photos of the new furniture to post today, can't find the camera!
My poor daughter when i said this a.m. - i'm in the groove to move today - and she knows mama means moving furniture! Had a blast!

jane

[Julie-Ann]

Oh it sounds like lost of fun. What a pity you can't find the camera. Maybe you moved that when you were moving the furniture