From Blank Wall to Beautiful Memories: 3 Steps to Create a Picture Gallery

A picture or gallery wall is the perfect way to show your personality. It’s about making a space fun and interesting for you. And, it’s a great eye catcher in any room. Use this article for tips and a bit of inspiration when you’re ready to start creating your picture wall. Pick up your hanging hardware, levels, and supplies at Wood Country Building Services!

Step 1: Choosing Your Photos

Select Your Photos

Typically, the main components of a gallery wall are framed photos. The first step to creating your gallery wall is to decide which photos you want to display. To create a sense of unity, pick a theme to use throughout. For example, you may have pictures from a specific vacation, family photoshoot, or event that all correspond to each other.

You can also choose photos that all have the same colour palette to create a visually appealing wall. You can stick to one colour overall, or incorporate complementary colours. Consider consulting a colour wheel for examples of complementary colours.

Consider the Colour Scheme

Before you choose a theme for your gallery wall, think about the colour scheme and aesthetic of the room where the gallery wall will be displayed. Choose an aesthetic that flows with the rest of the room to avoid your photo wall conflicting with existing furniture, wall colour, or other fixtures.

Step 2: Selecting Your Media

Choose the Frames

Once you’ve picked your theme and your photos, select the materials for the rest of your gallery wall. The first thing to consider is the picture frames you’d like to use. Whether you print your pictures before selecting your frames, or the other way around, make sure that your frames are the right size for your pictures. Don’t be afraid to have fun when choosing your picture frames! You can look for frames with fun colours and patterns, or even frames in funky shapes.

Add Variety

Your gallery wall doesn’t need to be limited to just photos. Think about including things like mirrors, chalkboards, posters, or plaques. If you’re striving for the eclectic look, you can also include 3D items. Think about incorporating elements like shelves with trinkets, candles or plants. When selecting your photos, make sure that all the elements flow together with the same aesthetic to avoid a chaotic and cluttered arrangement.

Step 3: Planning Your Layout

Start Assembling

Now that you have all the components for your gallery wall, it’s time to map out how to assemble it. To start this process, plan where you want your photo wall to go and how big you want it to be. If you’re having trouble finding enough wall space, you can work around fixtures like door frames, hanging plants, light fixtures, or tall furniture. Incorporating these features of your home can add interest to your gallery wall.

Instead of putting unneeded holes in your wall, lay out all the photos and other media on the floor to plan how it will look before hanging them. Start with the piece that will be your focal point – probably the largest photo. Next, set out any other large photos. To create a sense of balance, separate the large pieces on both sides of the focal-point photo. Once your large pieces are situated, fill in the gaps with your smaller items.

Think About Space

Adjust the spacing between the photos to create a larger or smaller display, depending on your preference. If you want a cleaner look, keep everything evenly spaced. Get creative and play around with the placement of your items to see what looks best to you.

Once you’re completely happy with the layout and overall look of your gallery wall, you can start hanging it all up. Be sure to start with your focal point and work your way out to ensure you don’t run out of space or stray from your plan.

You have now created a unique gallery wall that’s tailored to your style and flows perfectly with your home! If you have any questions about bringing your gallery wall to life, our team can help you find hanging hardware and provide tips on the best way to mount items on your wall.