Creating a Captivating Gallery Wall
Are you sick of waking up every day in the same boring room with nothing on the walls, just wishing you had a little bit of spice to add? Well then, it’s time to explore the gallery wall! This mesmerizing art, photograph, and other wall decor add-on can make any room bloom into your own little world and add a dash of your style and flair.
At The Dryden our goal is to make people laugh, stretch minds, and create in a range of genres. Whether you need a puzzle that will really test you, a little kick in the pants to motivate you, or a place to drop what’s on your mind, we encourage you to find words and simply enjoy creativity and motivation. Therefore, we are delighted to share with you our how-to create a gallery wall in seven steps, leaving your guests amazed at your elevated space!
Start Curating
Before you even start, my first tip is to get your eye in! Scour through magazines, Pinterest, Instagram to find wall decor items, wall story or a tag that grabs your attention. Think about the vibe you want overall, the direction of a well-curated, zen, etc.; or mismatched, gypsy.
Pick Your Parts
With some inspo gathered, go ahead and pick the guys that will create your gallery. Opt for a combination of different sizes, shapes, and mediums — such as framed prints, canvases, and 3D pieces even. The important part here is to create an eye-catching but harmonious display.
Set Up and Reset
This is the fun part — setting up and resetting your pieces until you find ‘the one’. Try laying out your pieces on the floor or a large table for a more casual configuration until you like one. Remember there is no one-way here, so feel free to do lots of try combo and get creative!
Measure Up and Mark
Now, after your layout has been decided, it is time to measure and mark up on the wall.
Use a measuring tape to gauge the size of your gallery, then with a pencil mark where the locations for each piece will be. And wearing this final exhibition you are assured a perfectly symmetrical and balanced and even play!
Install Gently
It’s time to start hanging your pieces.
Makes sure you utilize one level so that every piece is quite straight and hang it appropriately with your wall anchors / picture hangers before mounting it to wall securely. Be patient and double-check!
View, step back, and appreciate
With all that work, it’s time to just step back and let yourself admire your beautiful gallery wall. Take a second to pause and appreciate the harmony of a perfectly curated, visually stunning medley of pieces. Delight in turning an empty wall into an art, representing your one of a kind vibes, and personality wall.
It may feel like a *battle* to create a gallery wall, but that can be any old space that has long since been traded in for the ease of a tiny bit of foresight and creativity. So what are you waiting for? Get your inspos on and ready to bedazzle your walls with a jaw-dropping gallery in no time!