Decorating Tip: Getting Lean

Pictures and mirrors don’t always have to be hung on the wall. An elegant way to display a cherished work of art is to lean it against the wall. Resting a picture on a mantle, a sideboard or even the floor gives it a sense of importance and sets it apart from other decorations.

Leaning a picture is an elegantly casual way to draw attention to a piece. If you’re leaning a picture as part of a grouping, you may consider loosely attaching it to the wall so that it doesn’t slide off and damage itself or the other objects around it. With a little creativity, you can create an interesting tableau centered around your leaning artwork.