Hanging Art Over Fireplace

We love the idea of displaying unrelated pieces of art in matching frames.

Hanging art over fireplace.

How to hang a painting over a fireplace mantel. Leaning art on furniture shelf or mantel. Tip 1 hang single artwork at eye level. Hanging art above a fireplace mantel.

My final above the fireplace artwork and how i made a too big frame work march 5 2014 at 2 41 pm let me back up. Design by ariel ashe photography by brittany ambridge. It warrants the spot because it adds to the focal point of the room. This dark gray stone fireplace takes center stage standing out amid warm neutral furnishings.

If the art is going above a sofa or console. However hanging a piece above the fireplace will often break this norm allowing for a bold unconventional choice of artwork. The taller the mantel the less space between the shorter the mantel you can add a bit more space. For my personal tips on how to integrate artwork into your home visit.

However a pair or set of small or medium works hung one on top of the other or side by side can provide scale without breaking the bank. Large scale art can be costly and hanging a small framed work above a fireplace can sometimes look amiss. If you re hanging your art above furniture it can be 4 6 inches above the piece. Hanging a large mirror above your fireplace is a classic way to decorate your mantel.

Here are the foolproof tips for hanging art that never fail us. The bottom of the picture should be approximately 3 to 6 inches from the top of the mantel. Not only do mirrors add a touch of glamour but they also create the illusion of a more open space. I picked out one of my mom s paintings to go over the fireplace but as you recall the painting was too small for that.

Some of them involved stylish morrors abstract artwork sculpture or totally out of the box things. The temptation might be to hang a dark artwork above to harmonize with the stone but the painted gray alcoves on either side complement the fireplace enough to leave the white space above the mantel primed for a brighter piece. When hanging artwork above a mantle there should be approx 4 8 inches of wall space between the top of the mantle and the bottom of the picture. We find it s best to hang single artwork at eye level and 60 inches from center to the floor is the magic number.

Jul 22 2019 if you re looking for stylish ideas for what to hang over your fireplace mantel check out this board. Guideline 3 how high should artwork hang above a fireplace mantel. This statement piece almost clashes with the straight edged colourful style of the interior but since it s hung up high above a contemporary fireplace it sets the tone of the room and adds to the room s character. It s packed with mantel decorating ideas for living rooms bedrooms and bonus rooms.