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HOW TO MAKE A GALLERY WALL?

What’s the secret to a visually appealing gallery wall? Let us guide you through the art of displaying wall art sets.

Your home is where your personal style finds its truest expression. Creating a gallery wall is one of the most meaningful ways to infuse your living space with your unique personality.

Just like an artist uses a canvas to communicate their emotions and ideas, a gallery wall is your artistic medium, where you curate a collection that shows your essence.

By carefully selecting wall art sets and individual pieces, you have the opportunity to bring together images, colors, and themes that resonate with your taste and aesthetic.

Together, we will discover how to curate an art collection and how to create an eye-catching arrangement for it.

FIRST THINGS FIRST…WHAT ARE GALLERY WALLS?

A gallery wall is an arrangement of artworks, photographs, framed canvas prints, and other wall decor elements that come together to create an eye-catching composition. 


What sets gallery walls apart is the intentional selection and arrangement of the wall art pieces. It is not simply hanging a few random pictures on a wall, but rather telling a story, reflecting a theme, or capturing a specific interior design style.

THE ART OF CURATING YOUR OWN GALLERY WALL

To begin the curation process, it is essential to imagine the overall look you wish to achieve. Ask yourself: What mood do you want to create? Are you drawn to minimalist decor? Or do you prefer eclectic decor and mix colors and styles? Once you have understood your desired aesthetic, you’re ready to move on to the next steps.

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Choose a Theme

Selecting a theme for your gallery wall art sets adds a sense of coherence and intentionality.

One approach to selecting a theme is to focus on a specific subject matter. For example, does abstract art speak to you? Are you passionate about fashion art? Do you find floral art captivating? Another way to approach theme selection is to focus on color palettes or textures.

However you choose the theme for your gallery wall, the goal is to select a unifying element that adds depth and intentionality to your gallery wall.

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Harmonize Sizes and Shapes

The interplay of sizes and shapes becomes a vital element in gallery walls. Consider incorporating a mix of oversized art and smaller complementary ones.

Large wall art serves as anchor points, commanding attention and becoming the focal points of your gallery wall. Smaller wall art can act as supporting elements or fill in the spaces between large art pieces.

On the other hand, displaying diverse shapes add an extra touch of dynamism and movement. Consider incorporating rectangular wall art, square wall art, round wall art, or even irregularly shaped artworks like our decorative surfboards and skimboards.

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Balance Colors and Tones

When working with colors, it is crucial to find the right balance to strike a harmonious blend that makes the best out of your wall decor.

Begin by considering the existing color scheme of your space. Incorporate tones that harmonize with the existing palette, either by selecting colors that create visual contrast or hues that create harmony and cohesion.

A popular approach is to choose a specific color as a focal point for your gallery wall. It can be a bold accent color that adds a pop of vibrancy to the space (think of red wall art, pink wall art, or yellow wall art), or a more subtle tone that creates a calming ambiance (use, for example, black wall art, white wall art, or blue wall art).

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Play with frame styles

Your framing choices can significantly impact the overall aesthetic of your gallery wall.

Canvas wall art would offer a contemporary and modern feel to your gallery wall. Their frameless features add the wall art sets a sleek look that lets the artworks take center stage. On the other hand, framed wall art brings a sense of tradition and sophistication.

By mixing canvas prints and framed art within your gallery wall, you introduce a delightful contrast of styles and textures and create a dynamic display.

THE ART OF HANGING YOUR GALLERY WALL

Hanging your gallery wall with precision is a crucial step in achieving an elegant and professional finish. By following a step-by-step process, you can ensure that each artwork is positioned correctly. Here is a guide to how to hang a gallery wall:

Card 1. MAP OUT THE ARRANGEMENT
1. MAP OUT THE ARRANGEMENT

Before starting the hanging process, it is necessary to map out the arrangement on the floor. This allows you to visualize the overall composition and make any necessary adjustments before committing to a final design.

Card 2. DETERMINE THE PLACEMENT
2. DETERMINE THE PLACEMENT

Once you have finished the gallery wall layout on the floor, it's time to transfer it onto the wall. Start by selecting the center point of your gallery wall and mark it lightly with a pencil. From there, measure and mark each artwork's placement, taking into account the desired spacing between them.

Card 3. MARK AND HANG EACH ARTWORK
3. MARK AND HANG EACH ARTWORK

Once you are done measuring, mark the spot where the hanging hardware will be installed. Use a pencil to make a small mark. Carefully lift the artwork, aligning the hanging point with the installed hardware.

Card 4. CHECK AND ADJUST
4. CHECK AND ADJUST

As you hang each artwork, step back and assess the overall composition. Make any necessary adjustments to achieve a visually balanced and cohesive gallery wall.

Card 5. FILL IN THE GAPS
5. FILL IN THE GAPS

Once all the main artworks are hung, evaluate the spacing between them. If there are noticeable gaps or uneven spacing, consider incorporating smaller wall art sets or other wall decorations to fill in the spaces.

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