2. Lean and layer art. Wall decor doesn't have to hang on the wall. Display framed artwork on any surface, be it a fireplace mantel, floating shelf or console table, by leaning it against the wall.

Whether one large piece or a collection of several, as shown here, art in the bedroom should span at least 2/3 the size of ...

Too large of a gap makes the art look like it’s floating away and disconnected from the furnishings below. Over a fireplace, hang the artwork four to six inches from the top of the mantel.

In the past, designers resisted the idea of hanging a television over a mantel, but that design rule has started to evolve, especially when it comes to the family room.

2. Lean and layer art. Wall decor doesn't have to hang on the wall. Display framed artwork on any surface, be it a fireplace mantel, floating shelf or console table, by leaning it against the wall.