How to Hang Framed Wall Art

When you invest in beautiful art for your home, you want to display it in a way that does justice to both the piece and your space. Knowing how to hang framed art correctly is a helpful skill for any art-lover, collector, or interior designer. My collectors ask me this question fairly often, so I decided to create a helpful guide for you.

👉 In this guide, you’ll learn:

  • What kind of hanger is the best method for framed art

  • Exactly how to hang framed art, step-by-step

  • Pro tips to keep your artwork safe, level, and looking stunning

These tips will help you create a peaceful, gallery-like feel in your own home. This is not difficult and anyone can do it!

👉 The best method for hanging framed art:

Wire hanging kits are the preferred method for framing. Here’s why:

✅ Even weight distribution: A wire spreads the weight across two D-rings, making it less likely that your art will tilt or fall.
✅ Adjustability: A wire makes it easy to level your art after it’s on the wall — no crooked frames!
✅ Clean look: Using a wire keeps hardware hidden behind the frame, so your art is the star in your space.
✅ Flexibility: If you decide to rearrange your gallery wall, wire-hung art is quick to move and re-hang.

👉 What You’ll Need 

  • A tape measure or ruler 

  • Pencil

  • Hanging wire (you can get an inexpensive wiring hangin kit which will include this and the D- rings - see below for a couple of links)

  • D-rings 

  • Two wall hooks or screws (weight-rated for your frame)

  • A level

  • A hammer or drill

Hanging kit examples:  This one is rated for 40lbs and this one is rated for 55lbs

This is what they look like 👇👇

Wire Hanging Kit for Art


👉 How to Hang Framed Art with a Wire Hanger

Step 1: Attach the Wire to the Frame

  1. Lay your frame face down on a soft surface.

  2. Screw a D-ring into each side of the frame, about ⅓ of the way down from the top.

  3. Cut a piece of hanging wire about 1.5–2 times the width of your frame.

  4. Thread the wire through each D-ring, pulling it snug but leaving a little slack so it forms a gentle arc.

  5. Twist and secure the wire tightly, wrapping any excess wire around itself for safety.

It should look like this 👇👇

How to hang framed wall art

Step 2: Mark the Wall

  1. Measure the distance from the top of the frame to the peak of the wire when it’s pulled up taut.

  2. You can use painter’s tape to visualize your art placement on the wall.

  3. Mark your hook locations based on the measurement above, ensuring they’re level.

Step 3: Install the Hooks

  1. Use your hammer or drill to install wall hooks or screws with anchors (use drywall hooks if you have drywall).

  2. Make sure they’re secure and weight-rated for your frame.

Step 4: Hang and Adjust

  1. Hang your art by placing the wire over both hooks.

  2. You can use a level if you want to adjust the frame until it’s perfectly straight.

  3. Step back and admire your new art. 🎨 🖼️

👉 Bonus Pro Tip: Create a Nature-Inspired Gallery Wall

If you love surrounding yourself with beautiful art, consider grouping several framed pieces together. Using the wire hanging method makes it easy to adjust each piece until your arrangement feels balanced and serene. You can turn your walls into your own personal gallery!

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