Pictures that don’t share anything in common can look mismatched and misplaced.
This can work just as well for photographs in frames. Beach scenes and landscapes work especially well split across three canvases.
Try using frames that are identical in both size and appearance for an even greater sense of balance and homogeneity.
A grouping of three different sizes will create interest and energy.
Write on each piece of paper the picture that it represents (e. g. “family photo”, or “zebra print”) if they are all similar sizes. Use masking tape to stick the pieces of paper to the wall while you are trying different arrangements.
Make sure that the space between each picture is even for a horizontal grouping. Around 5 in (12. 7 cm) is a good place to start, and you can adjust the spacing according to what you prefer.
A spacing of 8 in (20. 3 cm) between each frame works well. This arrangement will help the ceiling to look higher than it actually is, making your space look larger and more open.
The center picture could be either you favorite or the most bold piece.
For a creative grouping, 2 in (5 cm) works well between each picture.
This will create a sideways triangle appearance, with the largest picture representing the base, and the other two pictures representing the point.
Two thirds up from the stair base will ensure that the picture is at the correct angle with the staircase. Staircase arrangements work best for equally sized, square pictures.
