A Gallery wall has been a trend we have seen in many homes for some time now. Some gallery walls are more artistic in their imagines and others showcase family members from old to young. When done correctly, these collages can add a personal touch to the walls of your home while offering something unique in terms of artwork. Once you have decided on the area where you want to create a gallery wall, it can be helpful to create a template with craft paper to layout a plan for your wall before even choosing photos, frames or hammering a nail. The fun part will be going through your albums, memory stick, and computer’s photo files to locate the photos that you want to use in your gallery. Once you have chosen photos, decide where you want to hang them and what size of frame you want to use. Keep in mind that you will achieve different looks depending on whether you choose to print in colour, black and white or sepia. You can even incorporate childrens’ artwork, mirrors, word art, the first letter of your last name or other unique items to create interest and show your individuality! Don’t be afraid to use two different colours of mats. Try mix and match frames for an eclectic look.
Here are some examples of some gorgeous gallery walls to start you off on creating your own gallery wall.
This gallery wall is a nice mixture of incorporating different sizes and colours of mats as well as some word art to create a theme for this families treasured photos in their living room.
I love the simple sophistication of this white frame and white mat gallery wall with black and white prints the the addition of the perfect amount of shine with the silver framed mirror and silver metal “&”.
Not one for displaying a lot of personal photos but love quotes or a phrases from literature? Why not create a gallery wall of your favourite sayings or motivational thoughts? Nobody said gallery walls had to be photos!
I can see this next concept used in a teens room or down a hallway. No frames or measuring needing when you have a full collage of your favourite photos.
Afraid of commitment? Instal some simple shelving with an edge and have the complete freedom to change location of your framed photos or easily add as you wish till your masterpiece is complete.
