Viewing beautiful gallery walls in other people’s rooms is one thing, but creating one in your own can be a challenge. But it needn’t be hard to accomplish. Everyone can make their own place worthy of an Insta post with only a few easy considerations. We hope that the following suggestions and templates will help you make at least one area in your house seem its best. Before beginning any project, there are a few questions you should ask yourself.
Where to Begin with Preparation?
As long as the area is well-lit, uncluttered, and free of obstructions, a gallery wall can be erected almost anywhere. The first thing to consider is the location of the gallery wall; will it serve as a secondary focus point or the primary one when guests enter the room? Gallery walls are typically installed in the living room, over the sofa or headboard, along hallways or stairwells, or anywhere else where viewers may gaze at the artwork for a while. You can use the examples in the list below as inspiration for your own work.
The second question is, “What is the theme?
When creating a collage out of framed artwork, the second question to ask is what subject you want to work with. In a sea of posters, it might be difficult to know where to begin or what to search for. Artfully curated gallery walls highlight a trendy color scheme or one that contrasts with the sofa or bed. Perhaps it’s a collection of posters that represents something meaningful in your life, something that serves as a source of inspiration and equilibrium and, most importantly, something that makes you happy whenever you look at it. No theme can last forever. You can switch them out to suit the season, your personal taste, or a new aesthetic for the space. You need not delve far into your own psyche to settle on a theme. You can achieve wall art aesthetics by incorporating today’s most popular design elements.
It’s possible that your favorite centerpiece is all you need. The purpose of a gallery wall is to enhance the aesthetic value of your space while also adding definition and individuality. It’s not unlike putting on clothes. And a lovely coat or scarf can help you pull it all together. Gallery wall inspirations curated by the Myposterroom team are here to help you confidently begin creating your dream room no matter what you decide or whether you already know what posters you want to go for.
How much wall space do you need?
Though it may appear to be the hardest aspect of the process, deciding on a layout for your ideal space is actually quite simple. You can be inventive with your dimensions with a bit of labor and the use of templates for making a gallery wall.
Masking tape can be used to demarcate the area for your gallery wall, which can be a huge time saver. Use tape or paper to determine what size frames will fit inside the confines of the box you have drawn. This doesn’t have to be to scale, but it will help you visualize the final product.
This will help you determine the optimal number of frames and their dimensions. Either begin with a huge piece and work outward, or opt for a minimalist grid layout with identically sized frames and prints. This eliminates any ambiguity regarding placement, resulting in a neat outline. If you select a print with white borders, you may want to limit yourself to other prints that also have white borders.
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You can see if you’re covering too much or too little wall by marking the entire region. The length of your main piece of furniture should determine the length of your background wall if you are working around furniture, as shown in the below example. To get the full effect of your gallery collection, attempt to hang artwork down the entire length of your sofa or headboard. The ceiling and the floor are both accessible. Making a gallery wall can be done in a variety of different ways. It’s all about putting together a coherent look for your space. One can only imagine the possibilities. A decent rule of thumb is to leave at least 5 centimeters of empty wall space between each frame. Before ordering a series of prints for your gallery wall, you should take the size into account.
The hang
What now that you have your prints framed and your wall prepared? Now that you’ve had everything planned out and you have your own personal template, you can hang your own gallery using our three simple steps. Avoid the hassle of hammering nails into the wall and perhaps damaging the surface underneath. As an alternative to nailing or screwing into your walls, you might use double-sided tape to hang your pictures. If you change your mind about the gallery arrangement in the future, you can easily remove it and start over. Another option for displaying artwork is a picture ledge (shelf). A wider variety of frame sizes and greater flexibility in arrangement are also possible.
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