1. Consider scale
A small work on a huge wall looks just as silly as a huge work placed on a small wall. Always make sure that the proportions of the piece you want to hang match the space where you want to put it.
2. Coordinate frames
It’s not necessary to use the same frame for every piece of art in a room. However, it does help if the style and color of the frames you use complement each other.
3. Take measurements
Before you hammer the first nail, get out your tape measure. Then measure the length of the wall to determine the centerpoint, which is where you’ll want your artwork to hang. Most often you’ll want the center of the work to be at eye level (roughly 5 feet 6 inches from the floor), but this can change depending on the size of the work and the height of your ceiling.
4. Create a grouping
When you have a big wall and lots of little photos or pieces of art, the best solution is to create a grouping. Generally, you want to have the largest pieces in the center and the smaller pieces on the outside. Go for either a symmetrical configuration or a more random composition.
5. Do a mock-up
Before creating a grouping of artwork on a single wall, you should lay it out on the floor first. This will allow you to play around with the group until you get it just right. For added hanging precision, trace the shape of each piece on paper (grocery bags work well) and cut it out. Then use painter’s tape to place each cut-out on the wall. This will help you determine where to affix the picture hangers. (This technique also works for determining where to hang a single piece of art.)