Our Most Inspiring Gallery Wall Ideas Yet
Simple tips for a curated look.
A big, open wall seems like it should be the easiest thing to decorate, but all that space can sometimes present challenges of its own. Looking for a little guidance when it comes to building out your gallery wall? We've got some beautiful photo inspiration and tips below. Keep reading for our 10 favorite wall gallery ideas.
1. Don't Start Small – Start Big!
Not so sure where to begin? Start by hanging your largest piece of framed wall art or family photo in a central location. It doesn't have to be right in the middle of your wall, but it should be somewhere close to the center. Build your gallery wall over time by adding medium and smaller pieces around the original piece.
Elevate any collection of wall art by keeping the frames consistent. It's super easy to do and creates a curated look. If you don't have all matching frames, stick to similar tones of untreated wood, brushed metal, or metallic gold.
Create a luxe living room with two large pieces of abstract art. We love this look because it uses a simple color palette and creates a calm and inviting space by coordinating the art with throw pillows. Bonus: Hanging just two pieces of art makes your life so much easier.
If your style leans toward the eclectic, you'll definitely be open to wall gallery ideas that mix things up. Play with differently textured frames and switch up sizes and mediums, but keep one thing consistent: the art theme. We love seeing these various coastal scenes displayed in mismatched frames and sizes.
Is framed wall art not your thing? That's okay, try canvas wall art instead. Canvases are stunning by themselves, but they look even better when paired with similar pieces. Canvas wall art is lightweight, making it easy to rearrange without using nails – perfect if you rent your space.
To create drama, put smaller prints in oversized frames with a large mat behind them. We love how hanging two frames with wide mats diagonally across from each other visually plays with this dining room's balance. This is one of our go-to gallery wall ideas if you have family portraits or photos from your travels that you want to display.
7. Lean In
Love the idea of a gallery wall but not ready to commit? Install picture ledges and prop art along them. There's no wrong way to do this since you aren't hanging anything on the wall. This is a great way to keep things fluid if you want to swap out art and decor seasonally.
Instead of using the entire wall for your gallery, keep art close together to define a single space. If your dining room is on an open-concept floor, simply group art together over the dining table. To further set the space apart, position wall sconces on both ends of the frames. The wall sconces will light your art and add a defined finishing touch.
For a twist on gallery wall ideas, hang decorative baskets instead of wall art. Because of their neutral colors, woven baskets complement any color palette. When placed against a dark accent wall, they really pop. Tie the room together with a few other textured pieces of decor like a jute rug and a nubby throw blanket.
You can't go wrong with a stunning mirror-filled wall. Aside from reflecting natural light to make your room feel bigger and look brighter, you'll also create eye-catching texture with the variety of frames. And you won't have to worry about creating a color palette since there isn't any art to work with.
Ready to bring these wall gallery ideas to life?
