Gallery walls continue to lead as a trendy way to decorate the walls of your home without having to paint or pick out wallpaper. While it might look like an effortless process, there's usually a lot of thought and consideration that goes into making a wall look good. In order to make sure your gallery wall looks up to par, consider some of these styling tips.
Measure Everything First
Even though it might seem like a tedious step you can skip, do not skip the measuring step. Whether you use a simple measuring tape or find a measuring app for your phone, there's no excuse to not know the dimensions you’re working with. Having an accurate idea of how big your wall is and the sizes of your pieces can make placement a lot easier. Factor in the same amount of space in between each piece of artwork. It's also good to set the pieces in front of the wall in order to get an exact rendering of what the wall will look like.
Include Framed and Unframed Accessories
Framed photos are necessary when you're creating a gallery wall. If you want to take it to the next level, get custom framing for your artwork so that you have exactly what you want while also making your wall even more unique. Frames provide uniformity, and when everything looks uniform you’re left with a more polished appearance. However, for a bit of extra flair in the style department, consider adding a few unframed pieces. You might opt to hang a decorative sconce, a sculpture, or a plant on a shelf among your artwork. There are plenty of ways to add unique decorative pieces that aren't just artwork.
Create the Right Color Scheme
An incredible color scheme grounds the look of the wall. It should also complement the room it's hanging in. Take a look at the color wheel in order to get a better idea of the colors that complement each other in order to build the perfect look. Even if your color scheme is fall colors, adding a pop of sky blue can provide an unexpectedly pleasant appeal that can tie everything together.
Do Trial Runs
Before you drill holes in the wall and screw nails in place, do a trial run with removable wall-friendly tape. Set all the pieces on the ground in the ideal order you'd want them. If it looks good, hang them. If not, rearrange them until they look the way you want them to.
Just like any other decorating project, it's important to take your time in creating the perfect solution. Don't rush the process by looking for a ton of art pieces to put together. It's great and extremely special when you can hang cohesive pieces that mean a lot to you. It's also okay to change your mind if you've found a better piece that you'd like to hang in another's place. Whatever speaks to you most is what you should go with as you curate the perfect gallery wall.
