Artwork
adds color, texture, and personality to your Hollywood apartment.
Hanging art involves two stages: the planning stage and the
implementation stage. Planning where your art will go and how you
want it to look on your walls ensures your art achieves the best
effect in concert with your furnishings and other décor. Proper
hanging techniques make it easier and faster to hang your art
securely so you can enjoy it for very little effort.
Laying
Out Your Art
Laying
out your art is much like laying out your furniture—you should take
into account the style, color, and size
of your art to achieve the greatest effect. Art can act as a
standalone feature on a blank wall or complement your furnishings and
other décor. Standalone art should be large and bold, drawing the
eye and taking up enough space so as not to feel overpowered by the
blank wall around it. Tapestries and scrolls work well for this type
of effect, but large posters and collages of smaller prints are also
a great way to highlight an otherwise blank wall. When pairing
artwork with your furnishings, it’s important to balance the size
of your art with the size of the pieces around it. Hanging a small
picture above a large couch won’t look balanced—instead, use a
larger piece of art or group several small pictures to match the size
of your art and your furniture. Groups and motifs also work well in
areas such as bathrooms, hallways, and bedrooms, even when you don’t
have much space for art. Making a group out of similar images creates
a larger piece of art it exactly the size and shape you need to make
the space work.
Hanging
Your Art
When
it’s time to hang your art, using the right tools is key. Dedicated
picture-hanging hooks are always a better choice than screws or
nails, as they are designed to hold artwork securely in place. Make
sure your hook is capable of supporting the full weight of your art,
including the frame—you can use two or more hooks for larger pieces
for added security. Regardless of the weight, using two picture hooks
per frame will provide superior stability and prevent pictures from
ending up off-kilter. Using D-rings instead of a wire also provides
better stability. When hanging your art, use a ruler and a level to
help make this process easier; if possible, recruit a friend or
family member to make the job go much faster. Having a second pair of
hands to hold art in place while you check to make sure you like the
placement is invaluable. In a room where you’ll be primarily
standing, hang art such that the center falls at 57” above the
ground—this is average eye-level, making your art more readily
visible and the overall effect more aesthetically pleasing. If you
are hanging art in an area where you’ll be sitting most of the
time, you can lower the center by a few inches to accommodate this
change in viewpoint.
Vida
Hollywood Apartments offers one- and two-bedroom floor plans with
convenient access to some of Hollywood’s most popular hotspots,
including Hollywood Blvd. and the Hollywood & Highland Center.
Click through our
website for more details about our modern apartment community,
including amenities like our resort-style pool and assigned covered
parking. Contact
us online or stop by in person to discover how you can make Vida
Hollywood your new home today!
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