Give the pieces something in common.
A set does not need the same subject in every image. A repeated color, similar line weight or shared sense of space can connect different subjects. Start with the piece you most want to live with, then choose companions that support it.
Compare all the images together. If every piece is equally dense or equally bright, the arrangement may feel busy. A quieter image can give the eye a place to rest. Keeping frame finishes consistent is another way to connect varied artwork.
Choose the number for your wall.
Two pieces can form a balanced pair over a console. Three can stretch a composition horizontally, and a larger set can fill a broader wall. The number alone does not determine the result: outside dimensions and the spaces between pieces do.
Our larger coordinated sets let you select the complete collection or any two or more members. Check the selected pieces and total before adding the set to your bag. Each piece keeps its own artwork, orientation and print configuration.
Calculate the whole arrangement.
For a row, add all outside frame widths and the gaps between them. For a grid, do the same for each row and column. Use finished dimensions, including mats and frames, rather than the image sizes alone.
Arrange templates before making holes.
Use one paper template per finished piece and label each with the artwork name. You can try a neat grid, a centered pair or a more relaxed arrangement without committing to hardware positions.
- Mark the center of the full arrangement and align it with the wall or furniture you are using as its anchor.
- Keep gaps consistent for a formal grid. If you vary them, check that the whole arrangement still feels intentional.
- View the templates from a normal sitting position and from the doorway. Move the group as a whole before adjusting individual pieces.
- Follow the hanging hardware instructions and use fixings suitable for the wall and the actual weight of each piece.
Leave enough space for the room.
The arrangement shares the wall with furniture, light fittings and daily movement. Give a lamp or doorway enough room to work. A smaller selection from a large set can be more convincing than squeezing every piece into the available space.
Room illustrations are helpful for exploring an idea, but the final layout should come from your own measurements. If the spacing is hard to judge, send a wall photograph and measurements so we can help narrow the options.