Hanging those artworks isn’t easy, so follow these dos and don’ts to bring the most out from your art

Wherever you get your pictures, in your mind’s eye you want them to be as expertly hung as the Royal Academy of Arts’ Summer Exhibition. But poorly spaced frames and wonky canvases can spoil the final effect.

In the first instance, think about where a piece of art will look its best and the hanging system – picture rail or hooks – that suits your home.