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Wanting to decorate your home in a personal and unique way? A gallery wall is a stunning way to make use of an empty wall in your home. It can turn even the drabbest piece of space into a conversation starter! Instead of buying generic signboards or hanging up a piece of cliched artwork, consider filling up the wall with personalized acrylic wall art instead. It will create a much stronger impact on your guests and make your house feel like a home. If you want to get started on creating a gallery wall, read on to find out how!
Step 1: Choose Your Artwork
The artwork is the most important part of the gallery wall. It is key that you choose artworks that reflect not only your personal tastes but also gel well with the overall style and feel of your home. Some try combinations of new and vintage prints in order to give a more naturally-assembled look. Others who want a more modern vibe go for the unity of style or color. You can also include some of your best family moments with personalized acrylic wall art. This will give the gallery wall a beautiful touch of coziness too.
Step 2: Keep It Unified
After you’ve chosen the art, make sure that your frames are not clashing. Keeping your frames in one style prevents them from taking the focus away from your artwork. If you choose wooden frames, a mix of light and dark-colored wood is a good way to add vibrancy without being too gaudy.
Step 3: Have a Plan in Mind
Before you being, try sketching out the arrangement of your framed art first. This will help you to visualize better and save time overall. If you prefer a more hands-on approach, laying the art on the floor can also help you see the overall composition in a convenient manner. Nothing is more tiring than having to constantly hang and rehang artwork!
Step 4: Make Sure the First Piece is Leveled
Using a level can help you ensure that your first frame is straight. This is important as you will inadvertently use the other frames on the wall as a guide. If your first frame is placed crooked, the rest of the gallery wall is most likely going to be crooked as well
Step 5: Keep Your Frames Spaced Apart Evenly
Try to avoid uneven spaces between frames. This can leave your gallery wall looking messy and unkempt. It is recommended that you start off with 2 inches of space first and add more if you like. Be warned, more than 5 inches can make your gallery wall seem disorganized.
Step 6: Measure the Spaces Using Tape
In order to maintain an even space between frames, using painter’s tape as “spacers” can help you streamline the process. Pre-measure and cut out painter’s tape before you begin. This is much more convenient than trying to balance measuring tapes or rulers when your hands are already busy hanging up paintings!
Step 7: Start from the Bottom and Work Your Way Up
This not only makes the process more convenient, but it is also a good way for you to get a sense of the space that is available. When your gallery wall is complete, you will be glad that you’ve printed memories that will last a lifetime!