PICTURE HANGING: THERE’S AN ART TO IT

PICTURE HANGING: THERE’S AN ART TO IT
Chase Blatman
Pride of Place Picture Hanging 

Now, if you’re thinking I’m just going to tell you how to hang a picture, well, where’s the fun in that? 

Sure, TikTok is full of quick hacks for getting a hook into the wall. And your dad probably has some age-old wisdom on the subject too (highly questionable, let’s be honest).
But that’s not why I’ve gathered you here today.

What I really want to talk about is the art of picture hanging, something less tangible, but far more meaningful. The quiet magic that turns a house into a home.

Because the truth is, being a good Picture Hanger isn’t just about getting a frame up straight. It’s about understanding the human experience. Let me explain.

Just like people, pictures have personalities.
Some are shy. They don’t need the spotlight and are happiest tucked into a cosy reading nook, quietly observing, maybe catching a glimpse of you picking up that book you’ve tried (and failed) to start twice already. Third time’s the charm!

Others are social butterflies. They thrive in groups or clusters, surrounded by friends, swapping travel stories, and keeping up with the latest in global politics (or at least pretending to).

And then you have the big personalities, a pièce de résistance. The ones that demand attention. They want the best seat in the house, front and centre, so you can admire them all day long. A bit egotistical, really. But we don’t blame them.

Personal space matters to pictures, too.
Too little, and they feel cramped and overlooked, like being jammed into a train after the football, after a loss, no less.
Too much, and they feel lonely or disconnected. Even the Buddha realised enlightenment meant nothing without returning to the world.

But give a picture just the right amount of space, and it becomes its best version. You stop noticing whether it’s too big or small for the wall, and instead, you’re drawn straight into what’s within the frame.

Pictures are also great storytellers. If you’re quiet enough, in hallways, you can hear a lovely story of how grandma and grandpa met that’ll bring a tear to your eye, or in the study, you’ll get a complete breakdown with PhD precision on a topic you never knew you needed. Even around the dinner table, they’ll have no trouble keeping your guests engaged, just don’t leave the wine open near them, trust me. 

You see, when you really look at it, the pieces we hang aren’t just decorations. They’re like close friends. They don’t just guide us through a space; they help guide us through our lives. They show us our past, our milestones, our joys. They ground us, inspire us, and most importantly remind us, every time we pass them, that we are home.

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