A blank wall is the most common reason why an otherwise fully furnished room appears unfinished. Pictures complete it, add color, and draw the eye to the correct height. Eichholtz wall art works with framed prints, photographs, inlays, and objects, with frames matched to the metals of the rest of the furnishings.
The Right Height
The center of the picture should be approximately 145 to 150 centimeters above the floor, which is the average eye level when standing. This rule applies to free walls. Above a piece of furniture, a different rule applies: leave 15 to 25 centimeters between the top edge of the furniture and the bottom edge of the picture, so both read as a single unit. Above a sofa, pictures usually hang lower than expected, because they belong to sitting, not standing.
Size in Relation to the Wall
Pictures that are too small are a classic mistake. A single picture above a piece of furniture should occupy about two-thirds of the furniture's width; several pictures together should do the same. Above a chest of drawers 1.60 meters wide, this means about one meter of picture width. Where a large format cannot be found, a group replaces the single picture, but it must then be conceived as a block, not as scattered individual pieces.
Hanging Groups That Work
For a picture group, first define the outer shape, usually a rectangle. The distances between the frames remain the same; five to eight centimeters is a good value, and they are closer than the distance to furniture and door frames. Uniform picture frames hold a colorful selection together. If you want it simpler: a row of equally sized pictures on one line always works. More on this in the guide Eichholtz Picture Frames.
Light on the Picture
An illuminated picture appears twice as large. Wall lights above the frame or spotlights at approximately a 30-degree angle hit the surface without reflecting. With glass in front of the picture, the angle is crucial, otherwise you only see the light in the reflection. In addition to pictures, wall accessories and a wall mirror fill empty spaces; a mirror also brings light into the room.
Frequently Asked Questions
At what height should pictures be hung?
Picture center at 145 to 150 centimeters. Above a piece of furniture, a distance of 15 to 25 centimeters to the top edge of the furniture applies instead.
How large should a picture above the sofa be?
About two-thirds of the sofa's width, individually or as a group. Smaller formats appear lost over wide furniture.
How much space between multiple pictures?
Five to eight centimeters, uniformly. The distance between the pictures must be smaller than the distance to furniture and doors.
Personal advice
We advise you personally and online. Send us your room dimensions or a photo at info@casa-luxury.de and we will put together a suitable selection for you.
Eichholtz Wall Art: Models from the Current Collection
A selection of available models. Each image leads to the product page with dimensions, material, and delivery time.
Further in the guide: Eichholtz Picture Frames · Eichholtz Wall Mirrors · Eichholtz Decoration Overview · Luxurious Living Room Furnishing