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How high do you hang art?

MEASURE When it comes to hanging your pictures or art, the general rule of thumb is to hang them at eye level.

MEASURE When it comes to hanging your pictures or art, the general rule of thumb is to hang them at eye level.

What if there is a significant height difference between you and your partner or roommate?

As an example, let's say you are 160 centimetres tall and your partner or roommate 190 cm? According to Under the Roof Decorating, it's all about compromise; you should meet in the middle.

As for hanging decor on hallway walls when viewed from a standing position, the general rule is placing the artwork so the middle of the piece hangs at 152 cm to 167 cm.

For an instructional video on where to hang your art and other creative decor ideas and how-to videos, visit utrdecorating.com.