Hanging a Be At Peace Print: Placement and Framing Ideas
By House of Joppa | Published: 2026-11-03
Category: How-to Guides
Learn where to hang your Be At Peace Print, how to frame an 8x10 Catholic print, and when an art display easel is the better choice for peaceful Christian wall decor.
Quick answer
Hang the Be At Peace Print at eye level in a spot you see during quiet routines—near a bedroom chair, entryway table, or desk—and frame the 8x10 sheet before hanging. If you rent, move furniture often, or want the print on a shelf, use an Art Display Easel instead of putting holes in the wall.
Match the spot to the quote, not just the wall
The Be At Peace Print carries a quote from St. Francis de Sales about setting aside anxious thoughts. That makes it more useful in a place where you pause than in a high-traffic gallery wall you only pass by. A bedroom corner, a reading chair, or a small desk area gives the words a daily job.
Catholic wall art placement works best when the image supports what already happens in the room. A peace print near a spot where you pray, journal, or drink your morning coffee will be read far more often than one hung above a sofa facing the television.
Framing an 8x10 print: what to decide first
The Be At Peace Print measures 8x10 inches and arrives unframed, so the frame is a separate decision. Before you shop, decide whether the frame should recede or lead. A thin black or natural wood frame keeps attention on the quote; a wider, warmer frame makes the piece feel more like a devotional object.
Framing Catholic prints also means choosing glass or acrylic and a mat. A mat adds visual breathing room around a quote-heavy design, while frameless glass or a simple clip frame suits casual rooms. Check the frame's stated opening size rather than assuming any 8x10 frame fits an 8x10 print exactly.
When an easel beats a nail
An Art Display Easel holds a print at a subtle 20° angle from vertical, which keeps the text readable on a shelf or console without wall damage. That makes it a practical choice for renters, dorm rooms, or anyone who rearranges decor seasonally.
The trade-off is footprint. An easel needs a stable surface with a little depth and clearance behind it, and it puts the print at a lower height than a wall hang. Measure your shelf or table before committing, and keep the easel away from busy walkways where it could be knocked.
How to hang and frame the Be At Peace Print, step by step
- Choose the room by routine: Pick the room where you already pause daily—bedroom, entryway, or a small desk nook—and stand in that spot to judge the wall at eye level. Common mistake: choosing a wall because it is empty rather than because you will read the print there. If you cannot name a daily moment when you would see it, choose another spot.
- Measure the wall space and the 8x10 print: Mark an 8x10 rectangle with painter's tape at eye level and check it against nearby furniture, switches, and door swings. The print arrives unframed, so add the frame's outer dimensions to your taped outline before deciding. A frame can add several inches on each side; tape the frame size, not just the print size.
- Pick a frame that fits the room: Choose a thin frame for a calm, quote-forward look or a wider wood frame for a warmer devotional feel, and confirm the frame's opening matches 8x10. Common mistake: buying a frame with a different opening size and assuming the print will fit. Bring the print's 8x10 measurement to the frame purchase.
- Decide between hanging and an easel: Hang the print if you want it at eye level and the wall is yours to alter. Use the Art Display Easel on a shelf or console if you rent, rearrange often, or want the print lower and closer to a chair. Check that the surface has depth for the easel's 5.5-inch footprint. An easel trades wall height for flexibility; a nail trades flexibility for eye-level placement.
- Hang at eye level and check the light: Center the print at roughly eye level for a standing viewer, or slightly lower for a seated reading spot, then step back and check for glare from a window or lamp. Common mistake: hanging too high above furniture because the wall looked bare from across the room. View the hung print from the seat where you will actually see it.
- Keep the display simple around it: Leave breathing room around the print rather than crowding it with many small pieces, and pair it with one or two quiet objects—a candle, a small cross, or a plant—on a nearby surface. Check that nothing overlaps the quote when viewed from the main seat. If the quote is partly blocked from your usual seat, move the neighboring object.
Product facts that shape the plan
- Be At Peace Print: The Be At Peace Print is an 8x10 inch piece made in the USA and sold unframed. You can plan the wall space and frame budget before it arrives, and you are not locked into a frame style chosen by someone else.
Be At Peace Print - Art Display Easel: The Art Display Easel is a 10.5 x 5.5 x 12 inch upright support that holds items at a 20° angle from vertical. It gives you a no-hole display option for the print on a shelf or console, provided the surface has enough depth for its footprint.
Art Display Easel
