One of the fastest ways to transform your space from just-moved-in to home-sweet-home is to hang a few things up on the wall. For some, hanging one large statement piece will do the trick, while ...

In 17th-century Paris, the paintings of recent graduates of the Royal Academy were hung floor to ceiling so as many as possible could be viewed, creating a sensation and inspiring grand salon ...

‘Leaving the floor neutral allows the eye to naturally travel upward, and a color on the ceiling emphasizes the room’s height without making it feel cavernous.’ 6. Add detail to walls ...

"Formerly called salon walls, framed pieces were hung from the floor to the ceiling in a haphazard manner. This same idea translated into wealthy homes, as owners were keen to show off their ...

The history of gallery walls “Gallery walls were first seen in France in the 1600s, when they were called salon walls,” Jung says. Salons, or cultural hubs, democratized art by ditching the ...

Instead, arrange the collection on the floor in a space the same size as the wall. Leave several inches between each item. The most interesting displays are usually asymmetrical – don't hang the ...

A so-called dream home for literature lovers has hit the market in Columbus, Ohio, packed wall to wall with more than 7,000 hardback books and dramatic floor-to-ceiling shelves — and it's listed ...