How to Hang a Picture

A simple, straight-forward guide to how to effectively display art in your home—“A smart and encyclopedic resource for art appreciators and aficionados alike” (Lauren Smith and Derek Fagerstrom, authors of Wallpaper Projects and Show Me How).

“How to Hang a Picture’s charming illustrations earn it a display place on the coffee table, but its practical tips make it an indispensable resource for anyone’s home toolbox.” —Christine Schmidt, founder

Like tying a Windsor knot or brewing a perfect cup of coffee, knowing how to hang art on your wall is a hallmark of everyday style and nuts-and-bolts know-how. Most of us simply wing it with a quick eyeball and a swing of the hammer. How hard can it be?What can go wrong? The answer, of course, is plenty!

The skill and consideration with which you hang your art makes an aesthetic statement about the world you inhabit—and more important, when it’s done right, it very clearly looks a whole lot better. If Strunk and White’s The Elements of Style were crossed with a no-nonsense how-to manual, it would capture the tone and immediacy of How to Hang a Picture: simple rules and essential information presented with charm and intelligence—a user-friendly guide that details everything you need to know about hanging, framing, and displaying art.