How to place paintings on the wall of the same size. Arrangement of paintings in the interior

The bare walls are boring and not at all interesting. Another thing is when they are decorated with a stylish composition of paintings, posters or photographs within. And even one single canvas can change the interior for the better, adding originality and volume to it. However, the incorrect arrangement of paintings in the interior can, on the contrary, exacerbate the situation and turn a luxurious living room into a model of absurdity and bad taste.

Basic rules for the location of paintings in the interior

There are a number of rules that help designers to correctly position paintings in the interior of various residential premises.

Large canvases cannot be placed over small paintings, since the first will visually suppress the second with their size.

Small canvases are best hung at a height of 1.5 meters from the floor, so they are most convenient to consider. Large works, by contrast, can be placed higher so that guests have the opportunity to appreciate them from afar.

Depending on the design of the walls, different types of mat should be used. If the wall surface is pasted over with bright wallpaper with a pattern, then the canvas needs to be “wrapped” in a wide baguette, which will soften the transition between the picture and the pattern on the wallpaper. If the walls are painted in the same color, then the frame can be both narrow and medium.

Compositions of several paintings should always be tied to the geometric lines of the room - to the contours of window and doorways, cornices, furniture.

Design techniques for posting paintings on the walls

With the help of paintings you can not only decorate the room, but also visually change its dimensions. Different-sized canvases placed horizontally in a row can emphasize the length of the room, while vertically oriented compositions, on the contrary, stretch the room in height. Small paintings visually increase the size of small rooms, so you should not hang large canvases in such rooms - they will “draw” space onto themselves and make the living area even narrower and cramped.

The combination of colors and sizes of paintings is also important. The correct ratio of shapes, parameters and shades will revive the interior, making it more saturated and interesting. Light gray walls instantly refresh if you decorate them with several panels with bright contrasting colors, clad in white frames. And bright interiors in rich colors can be diluted with black and white posters in plain baguettes.

Illumination of pictures

Not always empty walls in the apartment are well lit, therefore, if the decision is ripe to decorate such a surface with a painting or a whole composition of watercolors, you will have to think about lighting it. To do this, you can place a sconce or a special halogen backlight next to the canvases. It is halogen lamps that best cope with the task of correctly directing light streams, which, moreover, do not completely distort the color scheme of the paintings.

Painting has entered the man’s home since time immemorial. As known, beautiful pictures, prints and photographs are able to transform any home, making it cozy and unique. And skillfully placing paintings in the interior is not an easy task, it is a whole art. A well-thought-out layout of decorative elements, including paintings and art photographs, is an important aspect of interior design. When hanging such planar objects on the walls, the rules of optical equilibrium must be taken into account.

• try to arrange small-sized paintings in the interior (photographs, prints, etchings) so that they can be viewed from close range (about 1 m), slightly below the level of the person standing (optimal height is 150 cm)
• when choosing large-format paintings, and even with a large picture, it is important to provide an overview from a distance of several meters
• the large size of the painting for the interior, as well as its active color, can change the perception of the entire interior - visually reduce the area of \u200b\u200ban overly spacious room, therefore, it is necessary to consider such factors when choosing artworks
• a large or medium format picture will look better if its center is located at the height of the level of view (ideal - 160 cm)
• if the wall surface has an active texture or coloring, place the picture on a mat with wide margins, then the artistic details of the picture and subtle color transitions will not be lost against the background of a patterned or textured wall
• it is also necessary to take into account the architectural division of the wall surface, the position of the upper edge of the door, the horizontal division of the built-in furniture and even the presence of ledges of eaves and fireplaces, while trying to compositionally “tie” the format of the picture to such lines
• remember that it’s undesirable to place large paintings in the interior over small ones, since upper works can visually “press” the lower ones

Horizontal lines

If you want to place several paintings in a row on the wall, arrange them so that the bottom edges of the frames form one horizontal line. Well, if you like two rows of paintings, then align the upper edges of the row in one horizontal line, and the lower edges of the lower row in the other.

The human eye is very susceptible to horizontal lines and their division, so if the lines "jump", then the attention of the viewer will focus on uneven gaps between the hanging paintings, which will certainly weaken the perception of fiction.

You can also improve the proportions of the interior with the help of paintings. For example, a horizontal series of works of art can visually increase the width of the wall and the height of the room. If you want to visually shorten the length of a narrow and long room, then hang a large picture with a bright image on the end wall.

If your house has a fireplace, try placing a large picture above it. Thus, it will occupy the status of the compositional center of the room. Some designers advise hanging a small picture above the fireplace, leaving a little free space around it. Such options for the location of paintings in your interior will certainly draw attention to the plot of the canvas.

Illumination of pictures

Before proceeding with the placement of paintings, you must also remember about the backlight. First of all, it is important to provide good lighting for the whole room, which is supposed to be decorated with an artwork.

Additional illumination of paintings can also be used to illuminate large-sized paintings or the one you want to highlight and make the main decoration of the interior. The best option is to embed the backlight into the frame.

The paintings are a wonderful decoration of the interior, especially if they are harmoniously combined with his style. This can be several inherited paintings, colorful works by contemporary artists or family photographs. However, choosing the right canvas is only 50% success. It is very important to correctly place them on the wall or place them on a different plane (on shelves, consoles, in niches).

Cedar Lee is a professional artist, her works are presented at the opening days of major cities in the USA and Canada, and her ten-year work experience in the gallery provides valuable advice on   competent arrangement of paintings in the interior.

It’s best to start with modeling. Before you purchase your favorite picture in the salon, you must determine for her a decent place in the apartment. To do this, measure the dimensions of the picture, make a model of cardboard at home and, applying it to different walls, choose the best option.

   . It is important to choose a picture of the necessary proportion in relation to the furniture over which it will be located. The picture should not be lost and should not dominate. Optimally, eating the extreme vertical lines of the picture is slightly shorter than the length of the furniture itself. This rule is true for consoles, chests of drawers, sofas and applies not only to single canvases, but also to compositions from several paintings.

However, if you decide to fill the wall space in the manner of a gallery, this rule can be circumvented, but all other walls should be free.

In order not to overload the space, it is necessary to leave the free part of the wall around the picture. Sizes of the picture will help determine the size free space. This rule allows you to fully enjoy the look of your favorite painting or collection, without violating the fragile harmony of the interior.

When placing a picture, it is important to determine its center. The middle line, which can be conditionally drawn horizontally, should coincide with the focus of vision. If the ceilings in the apartment are quite high, then for this point the middle of the wall is selected. This rule applies to compositions from several paintings.

When determining the format of a composition, it is worth sticking to the style of the interior. So, more stringent rules, and modern style allows for more free tricks.

In more detail - in the illustrations.