Ronnie Wolf
This eye-catching look is great for panoramic scenes and tells the story of your photo in a unique way. It might sound elaborate, but we've broken down the process of splitting a photo into multiple frames to make it easy for you. The tips and steps you learn for a triptych gallery wall can easily be applied to a photo split into two, four, or more, once you know the basics! Play around with different sizes and types of frames to create a mismatched gallery wall. Don't be afraid to have a golden brass material next to your walnut wood — this kind of layout can really bring an entire room together, making the seemingly different complement each other. You could even honor some childhood family memories by scanning old photos to include in the collection.
One of our favorite photo collage ideas for a wall is to create a grid of smaller prints or frames. With this layout, the clean, crisp lines make what could feel chaotic, appear purposeful. Align your frames to touch in areas and create a unique, closed layout.
Use a variety of large and small frames (we'd recommend all in the same finish), and play around with different layouts on your floor before taking it to the wall.
With no set pattern or grid, feel free to mix and match different frames styles and sizes. The only method to this madness is to anchor the collection with a center piece and place the other frames around it or to the side.
To switch things up throughout your space, we love lining photos or frames up on a ledge. Align prints on a Wooden Photo Ledge or place frames on a built-in shelf in your space.
With this layout, use varying levels and lines to make your walls come alive.
Pair your Everyday Prints with just a few household items (string and clothespins) to recreate this suspended look in your space.
Gather your favorite frames, plants, and knick-knacks and layer them on the ledge. Whether you go with matching sizes of this frame or switch it up for a more eclectic look, these statement pieces come fully finished and ready to hang with instructions, making it even easier for you.
Symmetrical but with a touch of playfulness, this gallery wall layout is the best of both worlds. From the classic to the artistic, here are a few style thought-starters to determine which one fits you and your family best.
As we noted in our Minimalist Design Tips post, various elements can compete for attention in a room, drawing the eye in many directions and creating a sense of disorder.
One way to combat this effect is to create a couple of focal points that bring decorative pieces together into a single, cohesive element.
For a nod to the vintage, feature black and white photos and frames in your gallery wall. This style is ideal in a room that already has quite a bit of color from other design elements.
Stick to the same size, finish, and orientation for your frames and lay them out in a symmetrical grid on your wall. Go with a personalized, modern take on a gallery wall by mix-and-matching both framed and unframed prints.
You could even feature various art pieces or decorative plates to add depth and detail. Assortment of Everyday Prints and Gallery Frames (see @myfriendkelley’s page for details)
Freehand a mural all your own or use a stencil to create wall art that livens up your entire space. With slightly older kiddos, this can be a fun craft project to create together.
Where could the sight of some of your favorite places, faces, and experiences create the stop-you-in-your-tracks kind of joy? Think of rooms in your apartment or home with a good amount of blank space on the wall.
There you can arrange your frames within the outline on the floor, moving the pieces around until you find the look you love. Take note of the amount of space between frames with your tape measurer.
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