3 Tips for Hanging Art in A Bathroom

When I started working on the kid’s bathroom, I was surprised about how little is offered online about hanging art in a bathroom. There are a lot of articles and blog posts about gallery walls and hanging art in your living room, dining room and hallways, but very little about the bathroom.

I would assume this is because although frequented a lot, bathrooms aren’t considered a primary living space.

I figured I would share some of the lessons I learned while picking frames/art for my children’s bathroom.

1. Size Matters

Bathroom art is usually an accent piece, not the statement in the room. When thinking about the art and frames be sure to pick frames and art pieces that won’t overwhelm the wall.

When picking out the frames for this bathroom I originally wanted square frames, but once I tried the shape on the wall, I realized visually it would feel too cluttered, and your eyes would feel like they didn’t have enough space to rest between the frames and the mirror or toilet. So I pivoted my idea and decided on standard rectangle style frames

2. Measure, Measure, Measure

Measuring the vacant space on the wall is just as important as the placement of the frames. Leave 6-8 inches of space between the toilet and bottom of the frame, this gives enough visual space for items you may place on the toilet.

For this bathroom I measured the full width of the wall I wanted to hang the art on, then I figured out how much space equally I wanted in between the frames that will be hung near one another. After figuring out the measurements I cut the size of the frame(s) out in paper and taped them to the wall. This helped me to visualize how everything would look, and make changes if necessary.

3. Frames add Interest

Unless the artwork is a stand alone canvas, the frame you select will add interest to the image. If you want a more subdued piece of art a frame that matches your bathroom’s trim will work well. If you want the image to pop a bit pick a frame that matches your bathroom hardware or accent color.

For this bathroom, I was disappointed to have to pivot the shape of the frames, so I knew I wanted a frame that would add some visual interest to the space. I found these frames on clearance in the At Home store. You can see how I changed the frames from their original look here

Overall, I think bathroom art can be a really nice addition. It’s affordable and a simple way to elevate the space. Whether you want the art to speak or the frame, it’s worth taking a bit of time to find pieces that really bring out the style of the bathroom.