How Big Should Artwork Be Above Fireplace at Julian Fairfield blog

How Big Should Artwork Be Above Fireplace. The rule of thumb is that an artwork — or mirror — should be about two thirds the size of the fire surround and mantel over which it hangs, but here that rule has been broken. How high should artwork be hung above a fireplace or mantel? Decide on the size of the art to hang by. How big should art and a picture be above a fireplace? Artwork above a fireplace tends to look best when the width of the canvas size is larger than the opening of the fireplace, but smaller than the overall width of the mantel. Choose art to hang that is smaller in width than the fireplace opening. However, as a rule of thumb, aim for the picture to cover at least 80% of the space above the fireplace. Using the space above a chimneypiece to showcase artwork is not new, but a creative combination will stand out. The rule of thumb is that an artwork — or mirror — should be about two thirds the size of the fire surround and mantel over which it hangs, but here that rule has been broken. 66% is the amount of wall space above the picture, whilst the 33% will be between the bottom of the picture & above the mantel or firebox. A small piece of art can get lost above a large fireplace, while a large piece can overwhelm a smaller space. A useful guideline for hanging artwork above any piece of furniture is the 66% rule. The right way to hang art over a fireplace.

The rule of thumb is that an artwork — or mirror — should be about two thirds the size of the fire surround and mantel over which it hangs, but here that rule has been broken. Using the space above a chimneypiece to showcase artwork is not new, but a creative combination will stand out. 66% is the amount of wall space above the picture, whilst the 33% will be between the bottom of the picture & above the mantel or firebox. A useful guideline for hanging artwork above any piece of furniture is the 66% rule. Decide on the size of the art to hang by. The rule of thumb is that an artwork — or mirror — should be about two thirds the size of the fire surround and mantel over which it hangs, but here that rule has been broken. Choose art to hang that is smaller in width than the fireplace opening. How high should artwork be hung above a fireplace or mantel? The right way to hang art over a fireplace. Artwork above a fireplace tends to look best when the width of the canvas size is larger than the opening of the fireplace, but smaller than the overall width of the mantel.

Art Over Fireplace Size at William Wilkinson blog

How Big Should Artwork Be Above Fireplace A useful guideline for hanging artwork above any piece of furniture is the 66% rule. How high should artwork be hung above a fireplace or mantel? How big should art and a picture be above a fireplace? However, as a rule of thumb, aim for the picture to cover at least 80% of the space above the fireplace. A small piece of art can get lost above a large fireplace, while a large piece can overwhelm a smaller space. Artwork above a fireplace tends to look best when the width of the canvas size is larger than the opening of the fireplace, but smaller than the overall width of the mantel. The right way to hang art over a fireplace. Decide on the size of the art to hang by. 66% is the amount of wall space above the picture, whilst the 33% will be between the bottom of the picture & above the mantel or firebox. A useful guideline for hanging artwork above any piece of furniture is the 66% rule. The rule of thumb is that an artwork — or mirror — should be about two thirds the size of the fire surround and mantel over which it hangs, but here that rule has been broken. Using the space above a chimneypiece to showcase artwork is not new, but a creative combination will stand out. The rule of thumb is that an artwork — or mirror — should be about two thirds the size of the fire surround and mantel over which it hangs, but here that rule has been broken. Choose art to hang that is smaller in width than the fireplace opening.