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Gallery walls have been on the scene forever but there's a reason for their long lasting appeal: they look great. If you don't have the time, funds or inclination to redecorate a room in your home, updating and curating your artwork is a brilliant way to freshen up your walls and add impact.
We promise you don't need to spend a fortune. Some of the most fabulous gallery walls include inexpensive but personal items that make them so beautiful and unique. Amidst your art, you may want to display some of your most treasured possessions - things like framed concert tickets, letters, your wedding invitation or maybe even your child's first pair of shoes! Or perhaps you prefer a more structured look such as a row of oversized black and white photographs. There are literally no rules when it comes to creating a gallery wall!
Below, we will give you some ideas, inspiration and a failsafe way of displaying your artwork professionally. So, whatever your preferences, why not have a go at this easy update for your home!
1. The Impact of Colour
A beautiful display of art in tonal images brings colour to a neutral space.
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Artwork that picks up on your wall colour makes a bolder statement.
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2. Awkward Areas & Neglected Spaces
The beauty of gallery walls is that you can arrange them anywhere! They are the perfect fix for those irregular shaped walls and they brighten up a neglected little wall.
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3. Defining Areas
Corner gallery walls are a fantastic way to help define a corner in a room and add purpose in the most stylish and creative way.
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4. Eclectic Mix
Filling a blank wall with an eclectic mix of your favourite pieces is a great way to put your own unique stamp on your home and reflect your personality. You can mix up photographs, artwork, paintings, frames - anything goes. Your gallery will truly be one of a kind.
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5. Bringing Calm and Order
For simple clean lines, why not choose to display your images symmetrically. The following images show how sometimes the simplest display methods can be the most effective.
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6. Staircases
The large wall expanses on staircases lend themselves to displaying your treasured photos or artwork. You could take a look at Pinterest for some different approaches to a staircase gallery wall.
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7. Layering with Ledges
If a gallery wall feels a bit too permanent to you, picture ledges are a fabulously versatile way to display your art. Available at various places online, such as Ikea.com or desenio.com - the beauty of a ledge is that you can move your pictures around to create a different effect. Differing the sizes and orientation of your frames will help you create interest and you may want to bring in some trailing plants and something ornamental.
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8. Include Your Kids' Artwork
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Framing your child's artwork is a sure fire way to brighten up your home and create a truly personal and unique display. You could dedicate a wall to showcasing their art or mix it in with other paintings in your home.
So, all you need to do now is to get creative and get cracking! There's lots of advice online to help to with the practicalities of hanging your gallery wall. Essentially our top tips to create the look you are aiming for are as follows:
Choose a wall / area to decorate
Decide whether you're going for a structured design or eclectic layout
Collate your artwork & your frames - don't forget you can mix it up with surprise elements eg ceramics, hats or maps
Lay out your art on the floor to create the design you are going for
Use paper templates or tape to map out the design on the wall
Don't overcrowd the space - be sure to Image: desenio.co.uk space out the pieces & hang your art!
We've included some useful links below with more detailed advice, including potential layouts. We've also added some recommendations for where to buy inexpensive prints and frames.
Advice & Great Places for Inexpensive Prints:
junique.co.uk - https://www.juniqe.co.uk/hanging-pictures-gallery-wall?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIsJuY9--v7gIVlO7tCh2pGwHVEAAYAiAAEgIJ4PD_BwE
iamfy.co - https://www.iamfy.co/shop/gallery-wall-ideas?gclid=EAIaIQobChMI7LSFuZGw7gIVTdTtCh33QgHOEAAYBCAAEgKg0_D_BwE&utm_campaign=uk_en_generics_wall-art_core_em&utm_medium=generics_fy&utm_source=google_fy
Where to buy frames?
frames.co.uk
Whilst choosing artwork can be very personal, if you'd like some guidance, we'd love to help. Working with clients to source artwork that is meaningful to them is one of our favourite aspects of our job! Just email hello@sointeriordesign.co.uk if you'd like some guidance.
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