Rashad Will DDS
So we’ve set ourselves the task of demystifying what goes behind creating a gallery wall for your room. You can use a gallery wall to decorate any part of your home, from your kitchen or bathroom to your library or bedroom.
If done right, a gallery wall can transform spaces in your home, making it look like an extension of you.
Create an art wall with prints and paintings of your favourite artists. A mix of different image sizes, frames and textures always lends an interesting touch any wall. You can go for an all charcoal or sketches only wall, mix in oil paints on canvas, arrange different phases of art of your favourite artist etc.
Create an art wall with prints and paintings of your favourite artists. A mix of different image sizes, frames and textures always lends an interesting touch any wall.
You can go for an all charcoal or sketches only wall, mix in oil paints on canvas, arrange different phases of art of your favourite artist etc.
Lovers of the eclectic style usually do up their gallery wall in a whimsical fashion. Mixing different kinds of art such as photographs, artefacts, paintings, quotes, fabrics, clocks and other wall hangings like dreamcatchers, chalkboards, animal figures, alphabets, plants, plates, mirrors etc, can creating an intriguing wall and even become a conversation starter for your guests. The most common gid styles depending on orientation are horizontal, vertical or square.
The most common gid styles depending on orientation are horizontal, vertical or square. Heart shaped gallery walls look super cute and add a vibe of warmth and love to any space. Decide on the kind of vibe and ambience you want to create in the area that you are doing the gallery wall.
(themed images whether contemporary / classic, architectural images, vintage photographs) Cafe (popular or friendly quotes, fabric patterns, food or drink related visuals) (popular or friendly quotes, fabric patterns, food or drink related visuals) Sentimental (special moments photographs, black & white images) (metallic frames, ornate frames, luxurious vibes) Glam (fashion images, vintage fashion magazine covers, bling elements like embellishments, pearl details, metallics etc)
(fashion images, vintage fashion magazine covers, bling elements like embellishments, pearl details, metallics etc) Classic (clean and staright line frames, classical art, historical images, heirloom art, old family pictures, neutral hues) (clean and staright line frames, classical art, historical images, heirloom art, old family pictures, neutral hues) Garden/Botanical (dried flora and fauna, tropical prints, wooden frames, earthy hues, botanical images) You can also pick multiple areas within your home like kitchen, bathroom, library, kids’ room, playroom, bedroom, work/study desk, dining room, corridor, stairwell, over sofa, above headboard, empty wall in front of dining table, entry way, surrounding the TV, bathroom wall and so on. You can also pick multiple areas within your home like kitchen, bathroom, library, kids’ room, playroom, bedroom, work/study desk, dining room, corridor, stairwell, over sofa, above headboard, empty wall in front of dining table, entry way, surrounding the TV, bathroom wall and so on.
For instance, if the area is already too busy with furniture and decor, go for subdued images and hues, and stick to a single colour theme. For instance, if the area is already too busy with furniture and decor, go for subdued images and hues, and stick to a single colour theme.
Gallery walls are a way of expressing your own self and your aesthetics, so it is important to not get stuck to references and inspiration, rather use them as a guide. To add more fun, you can also play with your choice of wall paint colour or go for textured or patterned wallpapers.
