How to hang pictures like a pro

Regardless of where in your home you want to hang pictures or what layout you decide on, getting it exactly how you want it is easy. Just follow these simple steps and you can achieve even the most elaborate art wall with everything perfectly straight – and no unnecessary extra nail holes.

A wall in a light living room with an art cluster in various RÖDALM frames above HOLMERUD side tables with orchids and deco.

Here’s what you need

Frames for your pictures
A roll of paper
Pencil, scissors and masking tape
Ruler or tape measure
Hooks or nails for hanging

Scattered items on a dark-wood surface, including SVÄRDFISK scissors, a SUSIG cork desk pad, a paper roll and RÖDALM frames.

Pen and paper preparations

Trace your frames on the paper and cut out templates for each frame. Measure from the top edge of the frame to the hook or string on the back. Then, make the same measurement on the paper and make a mark with a pencil.

A dark-wood surface with SVÄRDFISK scissors, a paper roll and a measuring tool on and next to a flipside-up RÖDALM frame.

Working out the right layout

Next is finding a configuration that you like. If you want, start by trying different layouts on the floor, as it’s easier to move things around. When you’ve found a nice balance and have the templates taped to the wall, mount hooks or nails at your marks, through the paper.

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A cluster of taped-up paper templates on a wall above a golden-brown HAVBERG swivel armchair and HOLMERUD side tables.

A woman holds a hammer to a nail placed on one of many frame-sized paper templates taped to a wall in a bright living room.

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From sketch to frame

Once the hooks or nails are in place, remove all paper templates carefully so the tape doesn’t leave marks. Now to the best part – hanging your pictures. If you want, use a spirit level to get everything straight.

A woman holds a frame to a wall that is otherwise covered in taped-up paper templates. On the frame is a TRIXIG spirit level.

Premiering your picture wall

Voila! Your room has a new centre of gravity. And since you can easily change motifs within the frames, you can update and change the look of your wall over time. How’s that for a personal gallery?

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