Gallery walls are fantastic additions to any home. They allow you to add your stamp on the place, showcasing your personality, memories, and other quirks that deserve a space on your wall. It’s no wonder they’re such a popular interior design trend. You can incorporate digital images, prints, photographs, artwork, and homemade designs to create a truly personal display. Plus, they give you the flexibility of switching up your designs, perhaps in line with the changing seasons.
Here’s what you need to know about pulling off your gallery wall.
Location
Firstly, you’ll need to choose the right location in your home. Unsurprisingly, you’ll need a relatively large amount of space to fill. You might go one step further and apply colour-blocking techniques to the wall to help your gallery stand out. It can also be used to bring out a particular colour theme within your chosen wall art.
Some might opt for their hallway, their living room or even their bedroom when it comes to displaying their gallery wall. Even better if you choose a big enough space that allows you to add to it over time. This will make it an ever-growing display, making it a fun project to build on.
Organize
In terms of organizing your gallery wall, there are some things to consider. Firstly, you’ll want to decide on the positioning of your wall. Popular layouts include the following shapes:
- Pyramid
- Staircase
- Split symmetry
- Centred
Some might go for a more uniformed look that reflects an Instagram grid, using square measurements when selecting their frames and prints. However, others might choose varying shapes to make a more diverse display.
It can also be helpful to set a theme to match the room. For example, you might go for an antique gallery wall using vintage frames and old-fashioned prints. Alternatively, you might focus on a certain colour scheme, such as pastel hues for a more romantic, feminine feel or monochrome to add a touch of contrast to the chosen room.
One of the most popular options is a mixed media gallery wall, where photos, prints, and objects hang beside each other to create a more artistic, maximalist feel in your chosen space. There are endless design ideas you can consider.
Fix
Now, it’s time to consider how you’ll fix your chosen items to the wall. Start by making marks on the wall and tracing the layout. You can use double-sided sticky tabs or screws to secure any frames or items in place. A good electrical screwdriver will make the job significantly easier –particularly as you’ll be doing the same motion time and time again.
Once you’re happy with the result, stand back straighten your items and admire your work!
