Lean Back

To hang or not to hang, that is the question: I personally got sick of the whole gallery wall trend pretty much as soon as I had the last picture hung above my sofa.  So, with that said, I quickly dissembled it and found myself with a surplus of art.  Instead randomly hanging it else where in my apartment I decided to take my deconstructed gallery wall and create an overlapping and leaning group on the floor in my office.  I liked the look so much that when it came time to decorate the area over my credenza I decided to go nail-free and just layer a few of my favorite pieces.

Some notes for creating this laid-back chic look...well it's all about the mix.  Mix mediums, frames and heights - place taller pieces in the back then lean smaller pieces in front.  And if you don't have a large art collection don't fret...you can get the same low-key look with a single piece.  Whether displayed along the floor, on a mantle or atop a dresser or credenza, this effortless look is perfect for commitment-phobes renters and makes switching things around easy peasy!

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