10 Tips for Creating a Collected Gallery Wall

I’ve always loved the looks of gallery walls because they add so much visual interest to a space. There are many different types of gallery walls. Some are symmetrical and structured with matching frames, and assuming you have the wall space, you can add to them over time by just continuing to expand the shape. Sometimes, they take on an organic shape with a mix of frames and other times, there is a mix of frames but an organized shape. But the look that I’m going for is a collected look that has a common color scheme, but a mixture of prints and art, different frames, and other wall decor added to the mix.
A collected gallery wall is a little of this and a little of that but with lots of meaning
Tips & Tidbits
Here are some helpful tips for creating a gallery wall:
1. If the gallery wall is visible from the side angle, look for pieces that are relatively similar in terms of depth so that one doesn’t stick out further than the others.
2. Try to incorporate only pieces you love because it will make the entire gallery more meaningful to you.
3. If you want a more formal display, use matching frames and hang them symmetrically. For a more casual look, try different frames in different sizes with an organic shape.
4. Unless you are going for an eclectic look, your pieces need to have at least one thing in common with each other so that the grouping feels cohesive. So even if you use different frames, keep everything within a particular color palette. Also ensure that you have some repeating sizes (see below).
5. Again, unless you want to create an eclectic look, ensure that there is some uniformity among the frames so that your eye can detect a pattern. You can use different frames, but stick to 2-3 sizes and make sure that you have more than one of each size so that there is some repetition.
Tips 6-10 can be found on my site, including tips for hanging and arranging! Please stop by for a visit to read more.