WALL DECORATION

A blank wall is like a blank canvas. But how can you use wall art to transform it into a harmonious whole? The answer lies in the right arrangement style, which has a decisive influence on the atmosphere in the room.

MODERN AND STYLISH

How do I arrange pictures on the wall correctly? What is the best way to hang pictures? Which wall design is modern? In this guide, we present the most popular styles and show you in an overview which style best suits your project.

PLANNING

Before you reach for the hammer or drill, you should plan your composition. Ask yourself the following questions in advance:

Do my pictures fit the size of the room and the furnishings? Do the colors and motifs of the pictures match? How do they relate to the room? Are there natural lines such as door edges, columns, or the dimensions of the furniture?

Our extensive filters in the collection overview will help you select these factors, where you can choose motifs by color and size. In addition, you can use our Inspiration menu to preselect motifs that are suitable for the respective room.

Before mounting, we recommend laying out all the pictures you have selected for the desired room or wall on the floor. This will give you a first impression and allow you to transfer the dimensions and positioning to a template.

Speaking of templates: in our download area, you will find drilling templates for all our standard picture formats that you can download and print yourself!

ARRANGEMENT STYLES

There are various established arrangement styles for harmonious wall design, which can be chosen depending on the number of pictures available and the desired effect in the room.

Below, we summarize the most common hanging styles to help you make your decision.

SINGLE HANGING

Single hanging is particularly suitable for skillfully showcasing a single work, and also wherever there is little space on the wall.

Pay particular attention to the size of the picture; it should not overwhelm the room—sometimes less is more. Also make sure it is hung at the right height; ideally, the center of the picture should be at eye level, which is approximately 1.45 to 1.55 m from the floor.

SERIES HANGING

Series hanging is the classic method for hallways or areas above the sofa or a sideboard.

This involves placing pictures of the same height next to each other on a precise horizontal line. This gently guides the eye through the room. To ensure a uniform look, it is advisable to use similar motifs and colors. For example, a row of exclusively black-and-white pictures has a very calming effect, but can also make a room appear darker.

When selecting a collection for row hanging, we recommend sticking to one edition, for example the WALL ART Edition in 40 x 60 cm (portrait) or 60 x 40 cm (landscape) format.

EDGE HANGING

When hanging pictures along an edge, all pictures are aligned with one edge of the wall pictures, which can run either horizontally or vertically. The edge can run at the top, bottom, right, or left. It is important that there is only one edge that all other pictures must be aligned with.

This style is very flexible and allows you to mix different sizes and formats, such as those from the WALL ART Edition and smaller formats from the ART EDITION, in such a way that the overall picture still appears calm and professional.

GRID HANGING

This type of hanging is ideal for those who love order and modern austerity. With grid hanging, pictures of the same format are arranged in rows and columns at exactly equal intervals. This creates a very calm and structured effect.

Since our WALL ART Edition offers consistent formats such as 40 x 60 cm or 60 x 40 cm, this allows you to create a perfect geometric grid (e.g., 2 x 2 or 3 x 3 pictures). Our ART EDITION is also perfectly suited for this purpose. With a square format of 20 x 20 cm and various colors, it is ideal for creating collages.

BLOCK HANGING

Block hanging is a modern and highly structured form of wall art arrangement characterized by its clear, geometric alignment. It is ideal if you want to combine many pictures of different sizes into a single unit without it looking chaotic.

The outer edges of all pictures together form a clearly defined geometric shape, usually a rectangle or square. Within this outer shape, the individual pictures can be placed in different formats and with different spacing (often evenly, but not necessarily). The strict limitation of the outer edges creates a harmonious, compact overall picture despite the variety of individual pictures.

Block hanging is suitable for all image formats and sizes, attracts attention, and looks like a large, coherent work of art on the wall.

PETERSBURG HANGING

The Petersburg hanging, also known as salon hanging, is characterized by a seemingly disordered yet harmonious abundance of different pictures.

Many works in different sizes, formats, and orientations (portrait and landscape) are hung close together. The works from the WALL ART Edition and the ART EDITION are ideal for this opulent look. You can combine the formats 40 x 60 cm, 60 x 40 cm, 30 x 20 cm, and 20 x 20 cm to create a lively, personal gallery.

INSIDE THE LINES

This creative approach involves arranging several images so that together they form an outer geometric shape, such as a large rectangle, square, ellipse, circle, or triangle.

The spacing and formats can vary within this shape. By mixing different formats (e.g., two 40 x 60 cm images next to a large 120 x 40 cm), you can create a compact focal point on the wall that looks like a single, large work of art.

STAGING

Art does not always have to be hung on the wall. Unmounted displays are ideal for a casual “studio look” and maximum flexibility when rearranging.

The pictures are casually placed on the wall or on or against furniture. An elegant and secure method is to use small or large easels. The Easel No. 1 from our accessories range is perfect for presenting our ART EDITION, for example. And for the large WALL ART Edition up to 60 x 40 cm, you can use the Easel No. 2.

All 8 arrangement styles at a glance

  • SINGLE HANGING

    Single image, serves as an eye-catcher. Appears dominant and focused.

    Suitable for: Single images

  • SERIES HANGING

    Pictures hang on a precise horizontal line. Creates a harmonious effect and draws the eye across the room.

    Suitable for: Hallways, long walls, or above the sofa.

  • EDGE HANGING

    Alignment of all images along an imaginary center line (horizontal/vertical). Appears structured, but flexible in image size.

    Suitable for: Rooms with low ceilings or above furniture.

  • GRID HANGING

    Identical formats, precisely equal spacing in rows and columns. Appears strict, orderly, calm, modern.

    Suitable for: series, black-and-white photographs.

  • BLOCK HANGING

    Many pictures and different formats, hung close together but in an orderly fashion. Creates an opulent and lively effect.

    Suitable for: Collections of different formats, personal galleries.

  • PETERSBURG HANGING

    Many pictures, different formats and motifs, hung close together. Appears opulent and dominant, but also lively, “organized chaos.”

    Suitable for: Large collections, personal galleries.

  • INSIDE THE LINES

    Images are arranged within a geometric shape (e.g., circle, oval, or rectangle). Appears compact and like a single large object.

    Suitable for: smaller wall areas, focus areas.

  • STAGING

    Pictures are arranged casually around the room, on walls, or on furniture. Creates a modern, “studio look.”

    Suitable for: Freedom-loving people without a fixed order, artists