How Do You Hang A Painting Over A Fireplace Mantel?
When decorating, the wall above the fireplace should never be ignored. Because most fireplaces create an automatic focal point for a room, it can be to a homeowner’s advantage to hang artwork above the fireplace mantle where it is sure to be noticed by guests. Not only will the artwork be noticeable, but the proper painting can tie together the décor of an entire room. A painting that is hung improperly, however, will draw attention for the wrong reasons and may even be in danger of falling. Position the piece of art where you want it on the wall. Measure the amount of space left between the artwork and the mantle. Measure the length of the fireplace mantle using a tape measure and then measure the length of the painting. Divide the length of the fireplace mantle by two. This will give you the central point of the mantle. Divide the length of the painting by two. Add the number of inches of wall space you measured that will separate the art from the fireplace mantle. This is the “space
