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Hanging Artwork in Diagonal Lines
Add drama to an arrangement

Hanging artwork in diagonal lines makes it appear more dramatic and exciting.

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While artwork generally shouldn't be hung in offset arrangements, it is a useful technique in a stairwell as the floor levels change.


Photograph ©2000-2003 by Glenna J. Morton, About's Interior Decorating Guide Diagonal Lines
Strong diagonal lines -- either within a picture itself or in a line of pictures arranged on the wall -- add excitement to the composition.
Photograph ©2000-2003 by Glenna J. Morton, About's Interior Decorating Guide Offset Arrangements
Avoid hanging matching pictures in a perfect line whenever you'd like to emphasize a casual atmosphere. This works to create a dynamic diagonal line and stays away from a formal symmetrical look.


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