There are a few exceptions to this rule.
Tips for hanging art on walls.
Make a rough.
If you have really low ceilings less than 8 9 divide the vertical length of your wall into quarters and hang your art in the third quadrant up from the floor.
Make your artwork level.
Walker says when hanging art try not to place it too high or low on the wall.
If you re hanging artwork by yourself cut paper templates to size for each piece of art and attach the paper cutouts to the wall with painter s tape.
To find the correct height for your artwork refer to the golden rule of hanging art.
Tips for hanging art gather supplies for hanging art.
And if you re hanging art above a sofa allow for 8 10 inches above the sofa back even if this breaks the 57 rule.
Decide how high to hang art.
Ensuring your art display is level is also essential to a professional looking display.
Work within the space.