Theres no rulebook in the gallery wall game, but some guidance can be helpful.
Deciding how exactly to fill that space is the tricky part.
Might we suggest a gallery wall?
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This bit of decor always hits a charming home run.
We’ve rounded up our favorite gallery wall ideas to inspire your blank wall upgrade.
From there, the decorating potential is near limitless.
The designer chose all black frames to make the entryâs gallery wall feel cohesive.Credit:Hector Manuel Sanchez
Cater your gallery wall to yourspace and personalityby choosing what decor you plan to hang and arranging it accordingly.
Another gallery wall may mix family photos with gorgeous paintings and have sculptural art thrown in there to boot.
Theres no rulebook in the gallery wall game, but some guidance can be helpful.
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Look to the following ideas for inspiration.
Rethink the Traditional Gallery Wall
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Who says yours can’t include a life-size catch?
In thisWest Palm Beach guesthouse, they leaned into the surroundings when making their artful selections.
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Pair With Shiplap
Like gallery walls, shiplap has boomed into popularity over the last few years.
We’ve found that paired together, the two make for a stunning display.
Go Whimsical
Create a fun and funky display with fantasy-inspired art.
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Decorate your wall with spare dishes or dinnerware that’s just too precious to eat off of.Here’s how.
Climb The Stairs
Take cues from the space whenarranging your art.
Gallery walls look especially darling when slanted tosuit a staircase.
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This way, those climbing to the next level can do so with a view.
Consider Cluttercore
With acluttercorephilosophy, more is more.
Take a maximalist approach and fill the space with as much as you might that suits your fancy.
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This bird lover’s gallery is as lovely as can be and adds a hefty dose of personality.
A hanging strategy like this one can be renter-friendly with the help of peel-and-stick hooks.
Round A Corner
Don’t let the wall ending determine your gallery’s borders.
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Cut corners and create continuity by making your gallery wall from two connected walls.
Surround yourself with such tender moments in a stylish way by organizing them into a stunning gallery.
Form A Chain
Work in additional interest with small but meaningful details.
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The elegant rod and chains connecting these portraits take the whole look to the next level.
A gallery wall doesn’t have to be a one and done.
It’s much easier to hang this way and the effect will be interesting on the eyes.
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Get A Little Matchy
Install a series of matching pieces for a more coordinated look.
These all feature the same subject and style though vary slightly for a compelling overall display.
Mix and match some classic, simple frames with more decorative, ornamental ones.
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Fit The Space
Arrange your artwork in a way that’s complementary to your space.
Consider paneling, molding, and any other structures as guides for your art alignment.
Put together, it’s sure to unite gorgeously.
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Designer Ashley Gilbreath shows us how tocreate the look.
In reality, you’ve got a stunning gallery wall you’ll love.
Create A Nook
Small spaces can have gallery walls too.
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Don’t just pull a color out of a hat, though.
Take care that your chosen color works with the overall palette of the room.
Lean On The Landscapes
Landscapes are always a beautiful choice for artwork.
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Highlight Vintage
This attractive gallery wall includes old-timey mementos that make it more sentimental.
Sneak In A TV
This strategy works especially well if you have aFrame TV.
This way, your gallery wall will be complementary and cohesive without being stagnant.
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Include works of similar styles on other walls to complete the look.
This stunning diamond shape plays with frames of different dimensions.
Match Frames
Matching frames across the wall is a way to tie all the art together.
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Using this approach, art with different subjects or mediums suddenly becomes cohesive.
Take this opportunity also to match with other materials in the room.
Printing all of your photos in grayscale makes them instantly more cohesive and upscale.
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Work The Bathroom
There are no limitations about where gallery walls can be hung stylishly.
We even adore them in the bathroom.
Make A Statement
Hang a gallery to light up a brightly painted statement wall.
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This addition will help the wall make even more of an impression in the room.
Be Whimsical
Create a gallery wall as a fashionable way to exhibit artwork for your tots.
Show Off Antiques
We love having antiques in our homes, and the walls are no exception.
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Hang anassortment of heirloomsor antiques to bring character and charm to the whole room.
Use this location to show off your favorite decor rather than just a single stand-alone piece.
Set A Focal Point
Organize your gallery wall around one main piece meant to catch the eye.
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Here, coordinated art frames an opulent mirror.
you’re able to even have multiple art columns throughout the room.
Here, coastal imagery is mixed with abstract art in neutral, earthy color schemes.
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Celebrate Symmetry
Arrange your gallery to be a mirror image of itselfeither in art or in formation.
While asymmetry can be interesting, symmetry will always be pleasing to the eyes.
Give It A Shelf Life
Instead of hanging your art, let it rest on a shelf.
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We love this method because there’s no need to bother with a level tool!
Rather than keeping their oyster plates stowed away, this homeowner turned their collection into wall art.
Combine Materials
Don’t stop at framed art.
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Think outside the box and hang other attractive bits of decor too.
This will enhance the overall display by incorporating texture and new, intriguing shapes.
Make It Tiny
A gallery wall does not need to be the centerpiece of your decorations.
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It’s the details that really make a space, after all.
Bymatching your metals, you’re tying in multiple elements of the space.
Be Reflective
We can’t get enough of this exhibit wall made with mirrors.
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Skip traditional art altogether and hang a selection of mirrors for a gorgeous gallery.
Play With Size
Use pieces big and small for a dynamic, catered display.
Be sure to plan out your arrangement with these assorted-sized pieces of art before fastening them to the wall.
Here, the gallery wall delivers big on texture while forgoing the expected route.
A gallery wall is an ideal spot to display these meaningful landscapes or bits of memorabilia.
The trick here is choosing art in colors that will complement the shade of paint.
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Mix Media
The beauty of a gallery wall is often in its disorder.
There’s no rule against mixing photographs with paintings, illustrations, or sculptural art.
In fact, it’s encouraged.
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Play With Pattern
Create fun patterns with details on the plates and their arrangement on the wall.
The edges of this china form a checkerboard-like pattern.
Alternate two different sets of objects for a similar effect.
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Frame A Mirror
Come home to a welcoming entry full of interesting details.
Tiles and plates frame an oversized entryway mirror and continue the color scheme of the ginger jar collection.
Wall moulding provides a canvas to work within and frames the complete collage.
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