ARTWORK

Incorrectly hung artwork is the #1 design issue we see in homesartwork that is hung too high, too small, and too far apart. We'll discuss how hanging curtains high makes the room look taller below, however, that same concept DOES NOT apply to artwork.

Hang single or side-by-side art pieces at eye level

57” – 60” from floor to the centre of the art

You want to be able to stand and be looking at the centre of the art piece

Keep the artwork scale in mind while hanging it close to the furniture below

If the art piece is being hung over a console table, or over a couch, the rule of thumb is to leave 4”- 6” of space from the top of the furniture piece to the bottom of the art Artwork should be 2/3 the size of the furniture below it

Hang multiple pieces as if they are one

Make sure to leave only a few inches between the art pieces to avoid them feeling disconnected

If hanging a gallery wall of art, leave 2”-3” between the frames

Curtains

When it comes to window coverings, curtains are an affordable and functional option. When hung correctly, they are also useful in “tricking the eye” to make your windows look larger and your ceilings appear taller.

The Higher the Better

The placement of the curtain rod is very important and should be hung in relation to the ceiling, not the window A general rule of thumb is to divide the space between the ceiling and the top of the window frame into thirds and install the rod 1/3 down from the ceiling. Now with an 8ft ceiling height, that will mean your rod will be quite close to the ceiling and that is OKAY! Hanging the rod higher will mean you will have longer curtains (see Tip #3) which naturally draws your attention upwards, making the ceiling appear higher than it is

Wider Than Your Window

We can also use curtains to make windows seem wider than they are. Extending the rod 6 inches past either side of the window makes it look more expansive, and gives you more space to pull the drapes back and let the light in While executing this trick, remember to keep the inside of the panels flush with the window trim for the illusion they’re covering a wider window

Kiss the Floor

There is nothing worse than curtains hung too short The best way to determine curtain length is to first measure the distance between the floor and the height of the curtain rod and then round up to the nearest panel size Most standard curtain lengths are 63”, 84", 96", 108" and 120” inches Generally, the drapery that hovers about ½ inch off the ground “kissing the floor” provides a crisp and clean look. One exception to this rule: if you are going for a more romantic touch, add 4 to 6 inches to allow for puddling on the floor