HOW TO HANG ART OVER THE BED

The bedroom is a place of relaxation so your artwork should reflect that. The artwork you choose can set the mood for your room. Your bed is the focal point of the room so start there. I often get asked what size is best. Well, one of the biggest mistakes people make is to hang artwork that is too small. A queen bed is 60” wide and a king is 76” so keep that in mind when selecting artwork. You can also create groupings but don’t overdo it. Remember less is more.

Hang art at the correct height. Pictures should be hung at eye level. Hanging pictures too high is a mistake that many people make. A good rule of thumb is to hang the picture 5” - 9” above the headboard.

If you don’t have a headboard, don’t be afraid to go large.

Instead of one large item, don’t be afraid to hang two or three items above the bed.

Still need help? I created a few guides for my customers to help them in determining the correct size of their artwork. These bed sizes are standard and if you have a headboard keep in mind the overall measurement. Hope these illustrations will help you too.