Tips for Hanging Pictures Straight in Your Apartment

If you have a measuring tape and some painter's tape, you can mark off where to hang pictures so that they’re straight. First, you need to ascertain the center of the picture from the front side. If you’re uncertain where the center of the picture is, lay it down and use your measuring tape to find the center. Mark the center with a small piece of tape.

Next, decide where you want the bottom of the picture to be. Mark the spot on the wall with a tiny dot with a pencil. Then, start your measurement from the floor and go up to the dot, noting the number of inches. Place a piece of painter's tape horizontally at that spot. Next, measure up from the floor again, this time several inches to the side. Be sure not to go beyond the width of the picture you’re hanging. When you reach the correct number of inches, place another piece of tape. Now all you have to do is place your picture so the bottom is flush with the tops of the two pieces of tape. Holding the picture in place, use your pencil to mark another tiny dot where you should place the nail, using that first piece of tape as your marker. Finally, you don’t want to leave tape and pencil dots, so erase the dots and carefully remove all your tape. Voila! A perfectly straight picture without ever having to use a level!

Our apartments in Lake Oswego are even more gorgeous when you decorate with your own artwork and personal pictures. If you’d like to view some of our floor plans, please contact us today.

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One of the most satisfying ways to decorate apartments in Lake Oswego is with artwork. Artwork is affordable, and it helps define your personality like nothing else can. Of course, there are tricks that designers use when decorating rooms with artwork. Here are a few insider secrets.

Artwork in the Kitchen

The kitchen is often most overlooked when it comes to decorating with artwork. But smaller, accent pieces can make big statements, and help to define your cooking style. Love pasta? Choose small prints of Italian bistros with outdoor seating. Is your kitchen the heart of your home? Say so with a phrase piece of art that celebrates family life. Place kitchen artwork near seating areas and on the sides of cabinets.

Artwork in the Bedroom

The bedroom is a place of solace and rest, and the artwork in here should be understated, with muted colors that imply relaxation. Opt for landscapes or seascapes with soothing brush strokes and gentle themes. Place bedroom artwork where it can be enjoyed as you recline in bed, or while you get ready in the morning. 

Artwork in the Bathroom

Bathrooms do well with seaside-themed artwork. Images of beaches, sunsets, seashells and ocean life are particularly appropriate for bathrooms. Place bathroom artwork where it can be viewed as you bathe, or on the wall facing the mirror, where you can see its reflection during your morning routine. Opt for colors that evoke natural waterscapes, like coral, aqua and gold.

Artwork in the Living Room

The living room is where you can place big, bold art pieces that express your home’s environment and lifestyle. Whether you favor abstract designs, portraits, or cityscapes, it will all look at home in your Lake Oswego apartment living room. Place living room artwork where it can be seen from the sofa. Use smaller accent artwork pieces and arrange them in groups on smaller walls. Choose artwork with colors that either match or complement your furnishings.

At Kruseway Commons in Lake Oswego, we have floor plans that will suit any personality or style. Come see what we have to offer and envision your own artwork in these beautiful apartment homes. Contact us today to learn more.

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