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 features framed prints, photographs, inlays, and objects, with frames coordinated to the metals of the other furnishings.
The Correct 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, then both will be perceived as a single unit. Above a sofa, pictures are usually hung lower than expected, as they belong to the sitting area, not the standing area.
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 dresser 1.60 meters wide, this means approximately one meter of picture width. Where a large format cannot be found, a group can replace 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 consistent, five to eight centimeters is a good value, and they are narrower than the distance to furniture and door frames. Uniform picture frames hold a colorful selection together. If you prefer simplicity: a row of equally sized pictures on a line always works. Learn more 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 an approximately 30-degree angle hit the surface without reflecting. With glass in front of the picture, the angle is crucial, otherwise you will only see the light fixture in the reflection. In addition to pictures, wall accessories and a wall mirror fill empty spaces; a mirror also brings additional light into the room.
Frequently Asked Questions
At what height should pictures be hung?
The center of the picture at 145 to 150 centimeters. Above a piece of furniture, a distance of 15 to 25 centimeters from the top edge of the furniture applies instead.
How large should a picture above the sofa be?
Approximately two-thirds of the sofa's width, individually or as a group. Smaller formats appear lost above wide furniture.
How much space between multiple pictures?
Five to eight centimeters, consistent throughout. The distance between the pictures must be smaller than that to furniture and doors.
Consultation by an Authorized Dealer
Casa Luxury is the interior world of an established, authorized Eichholtz specialist dealer. We are listed in the brand's official dealer directory and offer personal consultation, online and in our showroom in Essen. Send us a photo of the wall with measurements to info@casa-luxury.de, and we will suggest format and arrangement.
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Eichholtz Wall Art: models from the current range
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