Proper height to hang pictures

Most people hang art too high. But, you can avoid this common mistake by following this simple formula on how to hang pictures at the correct height.

Art looks best when you can appreciate it straight on. That means not having to tilt your head up or down to look at it. The center of the art should be 57” above the floor. BUT, before you hammer a nail at exactly 57”, there’s a couple of things to think about first. This formula works like magi

Let's talk about how high to hang pictures! This guide will give you an easy formula for every situation so you can find the perfect height.

As a rule of thumb, when pictures are mostly seen by people who are standing in areas such as hallways and foyers, hang your artwork so the center of the picture hangs at 60” to 66” (152-168 cm) from the floor. This is a comfortable height for most people, whether you’re over 6’ 3” or 5’ 6”. When you're hanging pictures in a room where you spend most of your time sitting, you'll need to judge the right height from a sitting position.

Luckily, when it comes to deciding just how high to hang pictures we have a few tricks up our sleeve. A handful of basic principles for you to keep in mind, that will help to ensure all of the photographs + artwork in your home feel cohesive, harmonious + intentional.

Hanging pictures on walls doesn't need to be complicated when you know the 57-inch rule. As long as the center of the artwork is 57 inches above the floor, your room should look pleasingly balanced, though there are exceptions to the rule.

When it comes to hanging pictures, the standard rule of ‘hang at eye level’ can be pretty confusing. Especially if you’re 5’6″ and your partner is 6’4″. Whose Eye Level is the right choice? His or Hers? If she hung all the pictures at her eye level – that’s what it would look like. On the other hand, can you imagine if he was to hang all the artwork in the house at his eye level? She’d get a sore neck trying to see them. So who is right? Him or Her?. For the sake of domestic bliss, and…

Quick, No-Measure tip for hanging art with double picture hanger hooks and getting the nails lined up on the wall precisely and perfectly level EVERY SINGLE TIME!