The most common mistake we see is art hung too high. Pieces end up floating near the ceiling, disconnected from the furniture and the people in the room. A few simple measurements fix that.
The 145 cm rule
For a single piece on an open wall, aim for the centre of the artwork to sit about 145 cm from the floor. That is roughly average eye level, and it works whether your ceilings are low or high. Measure to the centre of the frame, not the top.
Above a sofa or sideboard
When art hangs over furniture, the furniture becomes the reference point. Leave 20 to 25 cm between the top of the sofa back or sideboard and the bottom of the frame. This keeps the two visually connected. A wide or tall piece such as Amber Dunes should span about two thirds of the furniture's width, or be paired with a second piece to reach that width.
Above a bed
Headboards vary, so measure from the top of the headboard and leave around 25 to 30 cm. Choose something calm here; a soft landscape or a still life tends to suit a bedroom better than a busy pattern.
When to break the rule
In a hallway or reading nook where people mostly sit, you can hang slightly lower. Leaning frames on a shelf or console is another relaxed option, especially for pieces like Pears & Pitcher, and it means you can move them around whenever you like.
Tools that help
A pencil, a tape measure and a small spirit level are all you need. Every Ochre frame arrives with hanging wire and wall bumpers already fitted, so once you have your mark, it is one nail and you are done.
