This is a frequently asked question, so I have prepared an illustrated guide to help you get sorted.

For stand-alone paintings, the centre should be 150 cm (60 inches) from the floor, which is the average eye line. This is the artwork's focal point.

To calculate this, take the piece's height, divide it in half, and then add 150 cm. The number you get is the distance from the floor where the top of the piece should be. In the example provided, the painting measures 120 cm in height, the top of the painting should be placed at 210 cm from the floor. (120 cm divided by 2 is 60 cm. Add this to 150 cm, which equals 210 cm)

If the painting will go above the furniture, you need to leave a distance of 30 to 35 cm (12 – 14 inches) from the highest point of the furniture. 

Additionally, a painting shouldn’t exceed approximately 75% (or 2/3) of the size of the furniture it will be hanging above.

When hanging paintings on the same wall, there should be a minimum distance of 30 cm between two different paintings unless there is a creative intention, such as in a diptych or gallery wall hang, in which case this distance can be a minimum of 7 cm.

It is good to know that I offer complimentary installation of large paintings for Sydney Metro collectors, as I understand this can be a daunting task!