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Practical guides on planning, sizing, framing and hanging wall art, from the Elyra House studio.
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Size
How to choose the right wall art size
From 21 × 30 to 59 × 84 cm: how to choose a print size for a sofa, a bed, a desk or a whole wall.
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Small spaces
How to choose art for a small room
Small rooms can take more art than you think. How to choose size, colour and layout.
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Framing
How to frame wall art
Oak, black or white, with or without a mount: how to choose a frame for your print.
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Hanging
Hanging art at the right height
Why 145 cm from the floor works in most rooms, and how to adjust it above furniture.
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Colour
Matching art to your palette
How to pull colours from your room into your art, so the wall looks planned.
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Styling
Layering art with your decor
Shelves, ledges and leaning frames: how to layer art with the objects you already own.
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Living room
How to style wall art above a sofa
What size, how high and which layout: the simple rules for art above a sofa.
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Gallery walls
How to hang a gallery wall
Templates, a level and even gaps: a step-by-step guide to hanging a gallery wall.
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Gallery walls
How to mix and match prints
How to put different prints on one wall and make them look like they belong together.
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