Anna Hoffman gave us the history and background of the salon-style in her Hung: Salon-Style Display, but today I'm going to give you some tips on how to execute this look in your own home...
1. Gather and layout all the pieces you wish to display. Place them in front of the wall or space you wish to hang them on. You can keep them unified by choosing only one style medium, for example, only paintings or only black and white photography or you can create variation by using all different styles of work--even objects can be hung within the salon-style composition.
2. Measure the wall (or walls) where you will be displaying the pieces-- consider utilizing a corner instead of just one wall for added interest! Once you've measured the space where you will be hanging the work, you can map out the floor below with the dimensions and start arranging the pieces within that space. If you're mixing different forms of media on the wall, remember to consider color and scale when arranging your composition. You don't want all your colorful paintings on one side of the wall (or maybe you do!) and the graphite drawings on the other side. You can also trace out all the pieces on kraft paper and then cut them out and arrange them on the wall first before you start installing. This technique makes it even easier to envision the final arrangement and limits your chances of having to redo any holes you put in the wall.
3. Hang up your work! Grab your level and hammer or drill-- I suggest starting from the center of the wall and working your way out. But if it's easier for you, start from one side and work your way across. Have fun--and remember it doesn't have to be perfect, that's part of the beauty of the salon-style wall!
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Love salon-style walls. The possibilities are endless. I have a very narrow staircase and did this as well.
Salon-style wall aside (or included), I'm in love with that whole room in the first photo! The colors, the furniture pieces, the accessories! The wall style just adds to that, especially the mix of old and contemporary/humorous portraits.
Reminds me of this: http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/ny/big-window-challenge/the-winner-the-bachelor-party-the-big-window-challenge-075390
:)
with all respect, isn't this the 400th post about hanging pictures randomly on the wall? next up: arranging books by color...
I'm not a big fan of these kind of trends. Fortunately, within a five years, not only will it be gone, but no one will even admit to ever having done it.
I disagree, endiai. Salon-style walls have been around for a long time and I'm sure they'll be around even longer. They're beautiful and personal. If I had the space I'd have one in a heartbeat.
I'm all about that chair in the first pic.
endial-- As LovieDovie (really?) mentions, Salon-style hangings have been around for centuries, and certianly no flash in the pan.
For the other naysayers, try it. "Random and balanced" is NOT an easy mark to hit.
This post hit the spot. I was trying to figure out what to do with a wall in my living room I painted black. Mostly it's been sitting there blank and now I have some inspiration.
agreed! it has been around for centuries. personally i've been doing this for years!
I think the hard part is not in the hanging but in owning the right things to hang. I like this "trend" a lot more with when it's interesting pieces that would also stand on their own, rather than just a bunch of crap thrown up on the all.