Spruce up your space in a single day by creating a dynamic gallery wall that packs in the personality.
However, with these five easy steps, putting together your own gallery wall is simple.
For a mismatched effect, choose items that go together but aren’t matchy-matchy.
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Fordisplaying small images or art pieces, look for wall collage frames that hold multiple pieces in one unit.
Trace and Test
The hardest part of hanging a gallery wall is establishing where to hang pictures.
Before nailing any holes, set your gallery wall layout.
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Start by tracing each piece of art on kraft paper, then cut them out.
On each piece of paper, mark the picture’s hanger placement.
This will come in handy for hanging your art at the correct height.
Next, use painters tape to hang each cutout on your wall and get a feel for the layout.
Start by hanging the largest item at eye level when designing your gallery wall layout.
You’ll want artwork to hang 57" from the ground at its center.
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If you have soaring ceilings, opt for large-scale art that will fill more of your wall.
Floor-to-ceiling gallery walls can also make an impressive statement.
Use a ruler to guide your placement.
Aim for 36 inches between each piece of wall art and around all sides of the frames.
Arrange larger art with more space between frames, and group smaller artwork closer together.
Use a level as you work to double-check everything’s straight.
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Pairlarge wall artwith a few smaller pieces, or even out intricate wall paintings with empty frames.
The visual change can actually will draw they eye and create more impact.
Once you’ve planned and organized your layout, install your gallery wall using adhesive strips or nails.
For heavier pieces, confirm to drive into studs or use drywall anchors.
