3rd December 2019

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How big should art be?

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In general, art should take up 57% - 75% of any wall that isn't covered by furniture or moldings. If your artwork will be hung over a sofa or credenza, it should be 2/3 to 3/4 the width of your furniture. If you are hanging a piece over a standard, 76" wide king size bed, it should be between 45" - 76" wide.

Also, what are standard canvas sizes?

Standard Frame Sizes

Frame Size	Mat Opening	Image Size
11" x 14"	7.5" x 9.5"	8" x 10"
16" x 20"	10.5" x 13.5"	11" x 14"
20" x 24"	15.5" x 19.5"	16" x 20"
24" x 36"	19.5" x 29.5"	20" x 30"

How high should art be above furniture?

Hang art over a sofa or headboard so that the bottom of the frame is 8 to 10 inches above the furniture piece; the art should be visually connected to it, not floating high above it. If you're hanging a smaller work over a large unit, try adding sconces or other art to fill out the composition.

How do you measure the size of a painting?

For a framed artwork, use this format: Height x Width x Depth. If your work is not framed, our experts need to know the size of the Canvas. If your work is framed, our experts need two measurements for your painting: Sight and Frame. Sight: The area of the artwork that is visible inside the mat or frame.

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How big is a canvas?

Oblong canvases are long in one direction and quite slender in the other, sort of like a panoramic view photo, but they can be aligned to be either wide or tall. You might find oblong canvases in sizes as small as 3″ x 9″ or as large as 12″ x 36″.

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How far do you hang a picture from the ceiling?

Our rule of thumb is to hang all pictures at 57" on center. This is "gallery height" and roughly the average human eye level. To do this you measure up 57" from the floor (mark here). You want your picture's center - whatever size - over this point, so measure your picture - top to bottom, divide it in half,

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How high do you hang a picture above a couch?

Typically, the bottom of a single art piece or grouping should hang about 8 to 10 inches above the back of a sofa. You can tweak the measurements a few inches to allow more room for placing your arm on the back of a sofa or to accommodate a very high wall.

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How high should a picture be hung above a mantle?

Above a mantel or console: Hang four to 12 inches above, depending on the height of the mantel or console. If the mantel is four feet or taller, then hang four to six inches above. If the artwork (or mirror) is taller than three feet, lean it on the mantel or console for a casual effect.

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How high should a clock be hung above a mantle?

Subtract the clock height measurement from the height of the space above the mantle. Divide the amount of space left in half. For example, if the height of the space is 3 feet and your clock is 2 feet tall, the amount of difference is 12 inches. Divide the 12 inches in half for a total of 6 inches.

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What height to hang a picture?

Most galleries hang their art at average eye level, about 58 inches high. The center of the artwork, not the top of the piece, should be at that height. This means you need to do some math: Measure the distance between the wire and the top of the frame, and measure the height of the art and divide it in half.

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What height to hang picture?

If you're hanging pictures that will be viewed from a standing position such as in hallways and foyers the best rule of thumb is to hang your artwork so its center hangs at 60” to 66” from the floor. Regarding hanging pictures at eye level, it can be very confusing especially if you're 5'4” and your partner is 6'3”.

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How far should a picture be hung from the ceiling?

#1 – Pictures should be hung at eye level — not too high, not too low. With that in mind, here are some picture hanging spacing tips to keep in mind: Pictures should be hung approximately 60 inches from the floor. Leave at least a 3-inch to 6-inch gap between the top of your sofa and the bottom of the picture frame.

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How high do you hang a picture above a toilet?

Since most toilets are less than 30 inches, the centre of the picture should hang 56 to 60 inches from the floor. Hanging art near furniture isn't like hanging art directly above furniture; in most cases the centre of the picture should still be 56 to 60 inches from the floor.

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How high do you hang a mirror over a dresser?

When you have space above a piece of furniture, the height of the furniture determines how high you install the mirror. Hang the mirror so the bottom is 4 to 6 inches above the upper edge of tall furniture; for example, maintain 6 inches between the bottom of the frame and the top of a six-drawer chest.

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How long should a floor mirror be?

The Short and Long Of It. In order to show a reflection of your entire body, a mirror must be at least one half as long as your height. For example, if you are 68 inches tall, the mirror must be at least 34 inches long or you will only see part of yourself in the reflection.

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How big should my dining room light fixture be?

To determine the diameter of a light fixture that's best for your space:

Measure the length and width of the room in feet. Example: 10 feet by 12 feet.
Add the two lengths together.
Swap that value in feet for inches (so 20 feet becomes 20 inches)
This is the ideal diameter for a light fixture in this room.

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How big should a chandelier over a table be?

A good rule of thumb is to make sure your chandelier is one-half to three-quarters the width of your table. For the right hanging height, position the bottom of the chandelier about 30-32 inches above the table, adjusting to work with the size of the table and the overall scale of your space.

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How big of a light fixture do I need?

A general rule of thumb formula can be used to determine an appropriate diameter for ceiling fixtures. To determine this, measure the length and width of the room. Add those two numbers together and then convert the total into inches. So if your room is 10 feet by 12 feet, the ceiling fixture should be 22 inches wide.

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How tall should a chandelier be?

Step 3. Determine Chain Length. If your ceiling is less than eight feet high, your dining room chandelier should hang 30" to 34" from the table top to the bottom of the chandelier and be centered over the table. If your ceiling is higher than eight feet high, the recommended clearance is 36 to 40 inches.

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How big of a chandelier do I need?

A good way to determine the correct size fixture is to add the length and width of the room measured in feet, then convert this number to inches. If your room measures 18' x 22', look for a chandelier with a diameter of 40 inches.

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How big should a chandelier be in a dining room?

The best way to achieve this is to select a fixture that's diameter is somewhere between half and three quarters the diameter (or width) of the tabletop. For example, if the dining room table was 48" wide x 60" long, the chandelier that is 24" to 36" in diameter would be an appropriate size to compliment the table.

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How far should a chandelier be from the table?

Hang a chandelier approximately 30 to 34 inches over a table with an 8 foot ceiling height. If your ceiling is higher than 8 feet, mount the chandelier an additional 3 inches higher for each foot of ceiling.

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How high should a chandelier be from the table?

When hanging the chandelier, make sure to hang it at the proper height. The bottom of a chandelier over a dining table or kitchen island should hang 30 to 32 inches above the top of the table or island. Most rooms call for at least 7 feet of space between the bottom of the chandelier and the floor.

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How do you determine the size of a chandelier for a room?

A simple way to determine a chandelier size is to add the dimensions of the room together in feet and then convert the answer to inches. The answer in inches should equal the diameter of the fixture. So if your room measures 10' x 14' the diameter of the fixture should be about 24".

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