Who doesn’t love a gallery wall? We’ve been designing a lot of them lately, and are reminded what great character and layers they give to a space. A gallery wall is such an excellent way to tell a story about the people who live in a home, and give visitors a little insight into their hosts. Plus, they make great conversation starters!
We thought we’d share some of the principles we live by when getting ready to help a client with a gallery wall.
Mix Your Materials
Textures, composition, finishes…we pay close attention to the marriage of these elements when laying out a gallery wall. Don’t be afraid to mix modern and traditional, landscapes and portraits, oil and etchings. Be sure to incorporate something personal to you…whether a family photo, or a vintage piece from a trip, one of the keys to a great gallery wall is making it personal.
Incorporate Other Types of Art
Don’t limit yourself by what fits in a frame. Anything that can be hung can be part of a gallery wall. Shelves, sconces, shadow boxes, clocks, mounted sculptures. Think outside the box…literally.
Go Symmetrical
When most of us think “gallery wall,” we picture frames of different shapes, sizes and materials and an eclectic mix of artwork. But a gallery wall can also be built to please those who prefer a little order in their lives. We like this type of layout for art that is part of series, or pieces of a whole, as in the photo below.
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