10 gallery wall ideas

A great way to showcase all your favourite photographs, posters or prints whilst making a striking design statement, gallery walls add personality and a pop of colour to bare walls. It’s a more is more look, ideal if the maximalist decor trend is your style. 

They can be used to create a feature wall as an alternative to wallpapering or colour blocking—but most of all, a gallery wall tells your story. From travel memories, movie posters, vintage prints to original artwork, a gallery wall is a representation of you. 

If you’re thinking about curating your own, we hope these 10 gallery wall ideas give you the inspiration you need to get you going.

Mix up the styles or sizes of your frames 

Create an eclectic look with a mix of colourful, rustic or vintage style frames. Or mix things up with different frame sizes. These are two of the easiest gallery wall ideas to get right, as you can make a puzzle out of their differing sizes, thanks to their mix-and-match style. Grow your collection over time and simply add each frame into the space it best fits.

Mix photography, artwork, and textures 

On the other end of the decor sale, you could create a gallery wall through an eclectic mix of photography, artwork, mirrors, and even hanging macrame or plants for a multi-layered, textured gallery wall. Very much in the spirit of the boho decor style, this gallery wall idea really allows you to tell your story and create a personal decor narrative.

Arrange your frames on a picture ledge

Another unique way to display your artwork is by arranging your frames on a picture ledge. Not only does this create a multi-layered look, it means you can incorporate other items like hanging plants, vases, oversized letters and candles: whatever trinkets catch your eye. We love this look above the bed in a bedroom or above the sofa in a living room.

Keep it unified with the same frame colour or size

If your style is more unified, keep things matching by using the same frame colour or size. This style works well if you’re displaying a series of artwork or photography, for example, a collection of horticultural prints, or you’re trying to unify a range of work through cohesive framing. 

Either way, if you’re hanging the same sized frames, it’s more important than ever to make sure they’re properly spaced. So make sure you get out that measuring tape in the process!

Cover the entire wall

Got one wall that needs some excitement? Create the ultimate gallery wall by covering the entire thing. Perfect if you’re after a feature wall effect. By hanging your artwork below the eye line, it gives things a playful, non-conformist feel. Vive la révolution.

Go chic with black and white photography

Keep it monochrome with black and white photography. This creates a seriously chic aesthetic and one that is loved in homes with monochromatic colour schemes You can support photographers by purchasing their work either directly from their websites or platforms such as The Affordable Art Fair to discover new talent. It’s coffee table book style, on your wall.

Create a staircase or entrance hall gallery wall

A guaranteed way to make an entrance is with a staircase or entrance hallway gallery wall. This adds character to what are sometimes known as “dead spaces”: those little nooks and corners in your home you don’t know what to do with. Well, now you do.

For more hallway inspiration, check out these hallway decor ideas.

Create a gallery wall with mirrors 

A subtle way to bring light into a dark bathroom or add drama into a dining room, not only is a mirrored gallery wall something a little different, it can make a room appear bigger by reflecting natural, artificial, or candlelight.

Create a playful display for a nursery or kids bedroom

Playrooms are all about creating fun and visually stimulating spaces, and a novel way to do so is with a playful gallery wall display. It doesn’t have to be artwork, you can use fabric toys or textured materials. Whatever you think your little ones will enjoy.

Create a gallery wall with ceramics or baskets

No, we're not talking about your grandmother's old plate display (although we're into those too). Ceramics and woven baskets are having a real comeback right now. Great in a kitchen or a living room, it's a stylish way to display your collection and adds depth and texture to the blandest of backdrops.

There you have it, 10 gallery wall ideas guaranteed to curate an art gallery out of the barest of spaces. If you want to make a statement but are after something a little different, why not take a look at these 8 colour blocking ideas to liven up your space.