Have you ever seen a beautiful wall arrangement like this one in your favorite décor magazine and wanted to recreate it in your home? Of course you have, but if you’re like most people, you’d never think of recreating the same look in your house because you’re afraid that you’d mess up your walls. Right? Don’t worry, you’re not alone!

Here are a few easy steps to help you recreate this beautiful look for your home:

• First, build the look on the floor to help determine how much space to leave in between each frame.
• Once you’ve confirmed the final layout, measure the total vertical length of your display to decide on the correct height to hang it.
• Start by hanging the middle frame in the bottom row. Then hang the one on the left or right.
• As for the spacing between frames, keep it consistent to achieve the same look. Cut pieces of desired (identical) length of low adhesive tape or SpacerTape and simply peel the tape off when you’re done.
• Use Hang & Level to perfectly line up your frames on the wall. It will mark the exact location for your hardware, eliminating the chance of making extra holes in your walls.
• Next, hang the center row, aligning the frames with the bottom row.
• Finish the look with the top row, lining up the frames with the row below.

Tip: Once you’ve done all this work, you’ll want to make sure your arrangement stays straight. By placing small Anchor Points on the bottom corners of your frames, they will stay straight forever, keeping your look magazine perfect.

If you’ve shopped for framed art or picture frames lately you’ve probably noticed that many of them come fitted with two D-rings which can be quite challenging to hang. But don’t let that discourage you from buying the artwork you want.  Simply wrap picture wire around the D-rings and you’ll have the option of hanging your piece with 1 nail instead of 2.

This short video done by eHow with expert art framer Minnie Bell, shows how simple and easy it is to wire a frame http://www.ehow.com/video_2381448_add-hanging-wire-photo-frame.html.

To keep your frame from moving, she recommends placing rubber bumpers on the bottom corners, anchor points work as well.

At Under The Roof Decorating, we make picture hanging easy. Our innovative products as well as helpful tips and tricks make it simple to hang pictures where you want them – the first time! 

How We Did It

• Center the chair on the wall, and determine how much space to leave between it and the bottom frame.
• Cut pieces of SpacerTape or low adhesive painter’s tape to the same size to ensure equal spacing between pieces.
• Place the first piece of tape right above the back of the chair, in the center of the chair.

• Using Hang & Level, position the first frame so that the bottom edge lines up with the top of the tape.
• Keeping the tool on the wall, remove the frame and press the button to mark exactly where the nail goes.
• Hang the frame and using Hang & Level, make sure it’s level.

• Keep your wall display perfectly straight by placing bumpers or Anchor Points on the bottom corners of each frame.
• Place a piece of tape at the top and center of each frame to use as a guide for hanging the next frame above it.
• Repeat the steps above for the remaining frames.
• Once you’ve hung the last frame, remove the tape and you are done!

Close to the ceiling…

For our final frame, we couldn’t use Hang & Level to hang it, as it was too close to the ceiling, so here is how you figure out where it goes:

• Mark the spacing with a piece of tape like you did for the other frames
• Turn the frame over, and holding the wire tight, measure the distance from the bottom of the frame to the taut wire.
• Make a pencil mark the same distance above the top of the tape, and hammer the nail into that mark.
• Hang and level your picture, remove the tape and you are done!

If your piece is heavy, and fitted with a picture wire, use 2 hooks or nails to equally distribute the weight when you hang it. Not only will the frame be more secure on the wall, it will also hang straighter than if you used only one nail.

Additionally, if you’re hanging a series of pictures horizontally, the 2 nails will allow you to easily adjust the spacing between pictures by sliding the art back and forth on the nails without having to reposition them.

When you’re happy with the placement, simply stick Anchor Points on the bottom of your frames to keep them nice and straight – you’ll never have to waste time leveling them again.

At Under The Roof Decorating, we make picture hanging easy. Our innovative products as well as helpful tips and tricks make it simple to hang pictures where you want them – the first time! 

We’re always on the lookout for great ideas for fun new wall projects. Recently, we came across this unique idea that we love!

Jen and Tim of Insideways were looking for a piece of art big enough to hang above their couch when they decided to make their very own wall art. The initial inspiration came from Tim’s love of scrabble. http://www.insideways.com/2011/03/alphabet-soup.html  Three days and $50 later, they had finished their masterpiece and say, “It’s definitely worth it.”

A great conversation piece that not only looks fantastic but is guaranteed to keep guests entertained. What words can you find?

Once you’ve done all this work, you’ll want your arrangement to stay straight. By placing small Anchor Points on the bottom corners of your frames, you can keep your frames from looking scrabbled.

At Under The Roof Decorating, we make picture hanging easy. Our innovative products such as Hang & Level and Déco Nails as well as helpful “how-to” info and useful déco tips make it simple to hang pictures exactly where you want them – the first time!

It can be a real tour de force trying to keep picture frames straight on a wall. But take heart there are solutions available. Choose carefully though, some options are only temporary fixes, some are more damaging to walls than others and some choices will cure the problem.

Some people use tacky wax, silly putty, sewing needles, double sided tape or any type of tape folded on itself to hold the bottom corners in place.

Here are our top 3 solutions:

If your frame is fitted with a picture wire:

• Keep the wire tight so your art will hang flush against the wall reducing the chances it will shift. In addition, using 2 picture hooks or nails will equally distribute the weight of the piece keeping it looking straight.

Silicone bumpers or “rubber feet”:

• Place them on the bottom corners of your frames. Their gummy texture will stick to the wall without damaging the surface.

Use Anchor Points:

• Just like the bumpers, they stick to the bottom corners of your frames. When pushed into the wall, they’ll keep your frames perfectly straight.  Guaranteed to survive dusting and a busy household.

At Under The Roof Decorating, we make picture hanging easy. Our innovative products such as Hang & Level and Déco Nails as well as helpful ‘how-to info and useful déco tips make it simple to hang pictures exactly where you want them – the first time!

It’s easy to recreate beautiful wall arrangements like this one that you see in your favorite decorating magazines or design shows.   You just need to know where to start.

Here’s how:

• Start by hanging the middle frame of the bottom row; then go left or right.
• Next, hang the center row, aligning the frames with the bottom row.
• Finish the look with the top row, lining up the frames with the row below.
• Tip: Mark the back of your frames with “center, left, right, top row, bottom row.  If you ever get tired of the pictures in your frames, you can swap the pictures and rehang them quite easily.

Of course owning the right tools to hang your frames will help. Use Hang & Level to hang each picture. It will mark the exact location for your hardware, eliminating the chance of making extra holes in your walls.

As for spacing between frames, keep it consistent to achieve a well balanced look.  Cut a desired length of SpacerTape, usually 2 to 3 spacers are perfect when hanging multiples. And simply peel the tape off when you’re done.

Once you’ve done all this work, you’ll want to make sure your arrangement stays straight.  By placing small Anchor Points on the bottom corners of your frames, they will stay straight forever.

At Under The Roof Decorating, we make picture hanging easy. Our innovative products such as Hang & Level and Déco Nails as well as helpful ‘how-to info and useful déco tips make it simple to hang pictures exactly where you want them – the first time!

Every room in your house can be beautifully decorated, including the bathroom. Create a focal point by hanging pictures over the bathtub, towel racks or toilet. Here are some tips to get you started:

Above The Tub

• If you want your tub to be the centre of attention, hang one large piece above it.
• Choose a soothing print that will help you relax when soaking.
• Make sure to leave enough wall space between your artwork and tub to avoid any damage from splashing water.

Above The Towel Bar

• Display one large piece or a combination of pieces that are at least 2/3 or equivalent to the towel bar’s width.
• Center your artwork with the towel bar.
• Placement is important. Don’t hang your art too close to the bar as it could get damaged every time you reach for a towel but don’t hang it so high that it’s floating on the wall.

Above The Toilet

• Choose pieces as wide as the toilet tank to create balance between the two.
• A tall vertical piece or a combination of pieces hung in a column will help fill the space.
• Leave enough space between the back of the toilet and your art to display some accessories such as: tissues box, folded towels, a basket etc.

Use the right hardware

• Safety is key when hanging a piece with glass in the bathroom. Be sure it’s fastened securely to avoid an accident.
• Alternatively, replace the glass in the frame with plexiglass which is more impact resistant.
• Place Anchor Points on the bottom corners of your frame to keep it in place and straight.

Avoid damaging artwork with hairspray or perfume

• Use caution when looking in the mirror and using hairspray or perfume. Artwork is often hung opposite the mirror and you don’t want to overspray and damage the art that’s behind you.

At Under The Roof Decorating, our mission is to make picture hanging easy.  We design products such as Hang & Level and Déco Nails to help you hang pictures exactly where you want them without making extra holes in your walls.

The focal point of every bedroom is the bed and what’s hanging above it, so it’s important to pick your artwork carefully. You can create a grouping, or choose to feature one special piece as we show in these examples:

What should I hang above my bed?
Hang things you love and bring you a sense of calm and serenity. Try abstract paintings, prints of nature or landscapes, black and white images or even nude art, for your eyes only.

Size It Right…
To create balance, your artwork (or grouping) should be at least 2/3 the length of the headboard. The shape doesn’t matter, it could be square, vertical, horizontal, round or oval as long as it’s the right size to counterbalance the headboard.

How High / How Low?
As a general rule, the bottom of your frame should hang 8” to 10” above the headboard. If you hang your artwork any higher it will look like it’s floating away from the headboard instead of being connected to it.

Use the right hardware…

• Safety is key when hanging a heavy piece. Be sure it’s fastened securely to avoid an accident.
• Use wall anchors or use 2 picture hooks or nails to secure your piece properly.
• Place Anchor Points on the bottom corners of your frame to keep it in place and straight.

Avoid this common mistake!

Don’t center your picture between the top of the headboard and the ceiling. It’ll end up hanging too high and look as if it’s floating. It’s best to visually connect your artwork to the furniture below.

At Under The Roof Decorating, our mission is to make picture hanging easy.  We design products such as Hang & Level and Déco Nails to help you hang pictures exactly where you want them without making extra holes in your walls.