How to hang pictures on a wall?

Are you tired of that boring wall you're not sure how to decorate ? Want to hang some pictures but don't know how? Here are some ideas to help you hang pictures on a wall while maintaining aesthetics and balance.

How to prepare a wall for hanging pictures?

Decorating with paintings or prints is very common in both the living room and the bedroom. The first thing you should do is rethink the composition you're going to create . To do this, take the necessary measurements before drilling any holes, and even use a level to make sure everything is aligned.

Types of walls when hanging pictures

It's important to know what type of wall you're going to hang the frames on, as it will determine the type of anchor you need to install.

• Brick : If the walls are made of brick, the best anchors are polypropylene or nylon plugs, into which the hook is screwed.
• Plasterboard : For this type of wall, you'll need to use expansion, self-tapping, or "hanger" anchors, since these partitions are hollow inside and require specific anchors.

You can also use mounts that don't require drilling, such as easy hangers, adhesive hangers, or nailed hooks , as long as they are suitable for the weight of the picture you are hanging.

Types of styles when hanging pictures

Although you can arrange your frames however you like, we'll explain several arrangements that can make it easier for you to install your frames in the most harmonious way possible.

“2 rhythms” style

It's called this because it involves making four identical combinations with two large squares and two small ones , preferably elongated. This creates a symmetrical composition.

Rectangular format

The idea is to place the frames so that their outer perimeter forms a perfect rectangle , with the pictures inside. You can alternate between large and small pictures, as long as you maintain the idea of ​​creating a visually rectangular whole.

Windmill

As the name suggests, a central point is marked, and the composition is created using that point as the axis , placing the frames around it in the same direction. This creates a dynamic effect for the viewer.

3 identical and 1 different

It consists of placing a large frame with three smaller ones next to it so they're aligned . This system allows you to use frames of a wide variety of sizes, making it much easier to hang pictures that were previously placed in other places in the house.

Tetris

Referring to the video game, it involves assembling frames of different sizes so they appear to fit together . To achieve this, we must try to maintain the necessary distance and find the sizes that best fit each space. We recommend creating the composition on the floor beforehand so you don't have to make any changes later on the wall.

Vertical

If you have several identical vertical paintings , it can look great to place them aligned at the same height, making the ceilings appear higher.

How should pictures be hung on the wall?

It is important to keep in mind some guidelines for placing pictures on the wall in the most appropriate way.

• The first would be that it is best to place large pictures on large walls so that they cover the space well and do not create a feeling of emptiness, and small frames on small walls to create an effect of spaciousness.
• As for height, a painting that is too low or too high can break the harmony of the entire room, so ideally they should be placed at eye level , leaving the central point approximately 1.70 m from the floor.
• It is also important to maintain a minimum distance from the ceiling, about 40 cm , so if we are going to place a large painting and our ceilings are not very high, we will have to take this premise into account.
• If you have a low piece of furniture , measure the distance between the piece of furniture and the ceiling and use two-thirds of the space for your composition.

Once we have defined the space where we will carry out our assembly, the ideal is for the separation between the frames to be about 5 cm , since this way we will obtain a sense of unity between them.

Extra tips for ideal picture placement

Finally, we'll give you some tips for decorating your walls with pictures so they look perfect.

Measure the distances between frames

To make your compositions as harmonious as possible, it's a good idea to measure the distance between the frames and try to keep it proportional . This way, we'll leave more space between large frames and place the small frames closer together.

Alternatives to hanging a picture: shelves and racks

When decorating, you can use other resources that will help you and match the rest of the room, such as shelves or bookcases: it's very practical to place narrow shelves on which to place pictures . This will create a tidy look and you'll also be able to swap frames between different shelves, even between different rooms.

Common mistakes when hanging pictures

The first thing you need to be clear about when mounting your pictures is the type of anchor you'll use. Depending on the type of wall and the weight of the frame, you'll need to choose the most suitable one. Otherwise, you could have an accident if one of them falls.

If you're going to mix different types of frames, they should match each other : look for complementary colors and similar styles to avoid disrupting the overall harmony.

Finally, try to maintain the proportions of the wall , otherwise you will create a void or piled-up effect.