Displaying Your Portraits
Where Do I Hang My Portraits ..
You will get the most viewing enjoyment from your portraits if they hang in the room where you spend most of your leisure time. For most people, this is the family or living room. When selecting a location, consider a wall that is at a comfortable viewing distance and angle from the main seating areas. The most popular places for hanging include over the fireplace, above the headboard of a bed, above a sofa or loveseat, or above the piano. Places that generally do not work well: in a hallway, small foyer, or in conjunction with an existing group of photographs.
Selecting the Proper Size ...
Three factors determine the proper size for a portrait:
- Face Size. The most important part of the portrait is the expression. Being able to see the expression is the key to enjoying your portrait. For the average size room, a face height of 4" t0 6" is recommended. Any smaller, and the expression will not be visible, and you will not get the viewing pleasure you paid for and deserve.
Viewing Distance. The distance from the seating area to the hanging portrait will determine how well you can see the expression. The above recommendations are based on an average viewing distance of eight to ten feet.
Horizontal Wall Space. This sometimes determines the exterior dimension of your portrait. For design purposes, the framed portrait should utilize at least 80% of the available horizontal wall space.
Deciding What Is Best For You ...
You will be able to see your portrait originals projected to all of the available sizes in our gallery to help you with your decisions. This will allow you to see your portraits exactly the way they will look in their chosen locations. We want to finished portrait art to look perfect in your home and this is the easiest way for you to visualize your images. You will be able to make intelligent, informed choices with confidence.