Every scenario is different so at the end of the day make sure you love the way your art is displayed.
Spacing of hanging light between walls.
This formula is critical for lighting a space because if the lights are too far apart they will look like spotlights with big shadows.
Choose the spacing between your pictures.
The ideal spacing between multiple artworks is 3 to 6 inches.
Set the light so that the centerline of the mirror and the centerline of the light line up.
Some experts recommend leaving a space between light fixtures that is twice the distance from the wall to your first light.
Spacing criterion ceiling height maximum space between each light.
Adjust the light so that it sits over the mark you made on the wall which should leave 3 inches between.
For functionality and adequate lighting the spacing between pendant lights should be uniform.
The distance between the wall and the first light unit is the same as the distance between the wall and the last recessed light unit and is half the space between the recessed light fixtures.
Find the correct balance for the wall.
As a general rule two to three inch spacing between pictures works well.
To avoid shadows in corners and along walls install lights within 1 5 to 3 feet of them.
The 57 inch number is a good average height but if your eye level is different be sure to use that measurement when hanging art.
The exact distance between each light is based on the amount of available space but a standard rule.
Placing the pictures too closely may make your wall look cluttered.
If you leave too large a space in between pictures it disrupts the flow of your eye gaze as you scan across the wall.