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Woman & Home
Lifestyle
Millie Hurst

Wondering where to hang pictures on a wall? Here are 5 essential placement tips from interior designers

Three images of rooms with artwork on the walls to support interior design advice on where to hang artwork.

There's no better conversation starter than artwork inspired by our hobbies and holidays abroad – they never fail to add character and colour to our spaces. Whether thrifted or bought online, a few inexpensive prints can totally transform a living room on a budget. It's just that hanging them up can feel a little intimidating, or just a lot of effort, but anyone can do it with our rules of thumb below.

Frankly, if you have already chosen your artwork and framed it, you're onto a winner; the hanging part is simply the final flourish. You can always lean artwork on shelves, mantlepieces, or even on the floor for a super casual and bohemian vibe, but this seriously limits where your art can go.

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