A project that I have
always wanted to tackle in my bachelorette
pad is
a gallery wall. Since I'm most definitely staying at my apartment for at least
another year, (before embarking on owning) this is a home decor assignment for myself
that I would definitely like to tackle before 2014 comes to an end.
Now, where to begin?
There are lots of things to consider when creating a gallery wall. What type of
art/prints to choose? What size of frames to use and do they all have to be the
same color? Where is the best place to put a gallery wall? I like to layout the
ground work first and do as much research as possible before pressing the start
button. It becomes way less daunting and stressful in the long run.
I've put together the
ultimate list of the Top-Six
things to consider when creating a gallery wall.
1. Where is the best
place to house a gallery wall?
Gallery Walls make for
great statement pieces in your apartment or home. Usually the best place to put
them is either in your entry way or above your couch in the living room/family room. Some people
even consider along the wall of where their staircase is. I've got my sights
for mine above my kitchen table. You always want to make sure the wall is big
enough to house at least 5 to 6 pieces of art in order to make the best
statement.
2. What size frames
should I use?
There is no right or
wrong answer to this question. I say, the greater array of different sizes, the better. This
gives the overall aesthetic more dimension and flavor. I like one large piece
and then several
4x6 or 5x7 sized frames surrounding.
3. Where can I find
affordable frames?
You should never break
the bank on picture frames. I wouldn't spend more than $10. The art inside of
the frames is really where you should be investing. If you do a little
research, you will be pleasantly surprised that there are a lot of outlets that
sell inexpensive frames. I've picked up quite a few frames on from 2Dogswoodworking or Ikea or even vintage flea
markets if you are willing to dig.
4. Where can I find
affordable art
that are still awesome and fun?
The Internet is a
wonderful source of information. There are so many independent designers out
there that make unique pieces;
you just have to find them. Society6
& Etsy
are some of my favorite sources around. You can even get framed art off of these websites too.
5. What type of
prints should
I choose?
Find what speaks to
you and you only. I usually pick prints based on my hobbies or things that I
love. You don't even have to stick to just prints, sometimes famous quotes or
sayings that are printed into art, make unique touches. I've got my eye on
using Shutterfly for
printing some of my own photographs, even my Instagram shots, and then
have them put on glossy paper or even canvas
prints.
6. What is the ideal
layout for hanging your pictures?
Again, there is no
right or wrong answer to this question. What makes a Gallery Wall truly special
is how it is hung on the wall. Nothing should ever be in a straight line or
structured. In fact, the best Gallery Walls have the prints displayed randomly,
and not aligned. Having different sized frames helps with constructing the
overall layout. The best way to decide how you want to display your prints is
first laying them all out on the floor and arranging. Because, once that nail
hits the wall, it becomes more challenging to re-arrange.
Do you have any tips you consider for Gallery Walls?
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