And a case for matching ones too…sometimes!

“I like to approach a gallery wall as one unit with many points of interest.”

It’s important to consider how each piece of art lives both on its own and among other works.

Vignette Wall with Paintings in Gold and Wood Frames

Credit: Paige Rumore

The mediumoil paint, textile, mixed media, photography, etc.should largely inform your frame selection.

Mismatching frames can be as wild or tame as you’d like.

“By choosing frames of all types, you have the opportunity to express your individuality and style.”

Dorothy Shain Henderson living room

“When William and I started dating, we decided to buy a work of art together every year. It didn’t have to be fancy, just something that we both loved,” says Henderson.Credit:JAMES RANSOM

“They visuallyminimize clutterand encourage focus.”

Eric Piasecki

Entryway with bold wallpaper and bench with gallery wall

The designer chose all black frames to make the entry’s gallery wall feel cohesive.Credit:Hector Manuel Sanchez

Red cream blue study and guest room Andrew Howard St simons Island Georgia

“Don’t worry too much about having the pieces look perfect,” says designer Andrew Howard about hanging a gallery wall. “When they’re a little bit messy, they look better.".Credit:Eric Piasecki