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Arranging art pictures with a system

Hanging pictures - The different possibilities

There are many different ways of hanging pictures and decorating a wall with paintings. It depends on the type of pictures and personal taste. If you only want to highlight one work of art, you can emphasise it with colour. In our recommendations you will find successful ideas for setting specific accents. The following arrangements are often chosen for several pictures:

The classic - row hanging

A classic row hanging works best with pictures of the same size. Hang them on a line and with the same distance between them. An alternative for different sized frames is to keep the lateral distances the same and align the pictures all according to the top or bottom edge or the imaginary centre line.

 

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Orderly chaos - Petersburg hanging

Much, more - Petersburg hanging. In this arrangement, densely placed paintings fill a large area, often an entire wall from ceiling to floor. The idea originated in one of the most important art museums in the world, the St. Petersburg Hermitage. The abundance of artworks should impress the viewer. It is important to create calm in this supposed chaos by using little tricks. Choose identical frames, mounts or formats when hanging pictures using this method to create visual harmony.

 

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Standing instead of hanging - the picture rail

Standing pictures instead of hanging them - sounds strange at first, but it's the trend. Arrange your works on a shelf or ledge as you like. Large frames can even be placed standing on the floor. The pictures may overlap or be widely spaced. The good thing about it - you can easily change the order at any time.

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All-round frame - Inside the Lines

This system is particularly suitable for combining different pictures. The principle is simple. The outer edges of all the pictures together form a geometric shape. This can be a rectangle, an oval or even a triangle. Whatever you like is allowed in the picture field. The easiest way is to start with your favourite picture and work your way out.

 

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Hanging pictures can be done in many ways and your own ideas should definitely be incorporated. A close arrangement of paintings is typically considered when the number of pictures is somewhat larger. The arrangement of several works of art, which often extends to the ceiling, is also known as "salon hanging". The walls of the Hermitage in St. Petersburg, which are hung in large areas, are considered to be the eponym for this extensive arrangement of pictures.

You will find further suggestions and ideas for the optimal hanging of works of art in your rooms in our work presentations and offers. You will find a selection below:

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