Guide Library
Detailed help for the rooms and layouts people actually decorate
The calculator is best for exact nail placement. These guides explain how to choose the right visual height, how much width an arrangement should cover, and when a room needs something different from the standard 57-inch rule.
How high to hang art above a sofa
Learn how to size artwork to the furniture below it, how much breathing room to leave above the back cushion, and why the correct height is usually lower than a generic gallery rule.
Gallery wall spacing guide
Use spacing ranges, footprint planning, and arrangement-width checks to make a gallery wall feel intentional instead of scattered.
Bedroom art placement guide
Plan artwork above headboards, dressers, and benches without making the room feel top-heavy or too busy near eye level.
How to hang art on stair walls
Understand why stair-step sight lines change everything, and how to keep a staircase arrangement visually connected from the bottom landing to the upper floor.
How to use these guides with the calculator
Start with the article that matches your room, then use the calculator to test frame sizes, center height, and hanger depth. The written guidance helps you choose a better target height and layout width before you mark the wall. The tool then converts that plan into exact distances from the floor and the left wall.
What you will find here
- Measurement checklists for common furniture and wall types.
- Rules of thumb for sizing artwork relative to sofas, beds, and open wall spans.
- Practical guidance for spacing, alignment, and overall arrangement width.
- Related links so you can move from one room type to another without starting over.