A Step By Step Guide to Hanging a Gallery Wall

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Gallery Wall Hanging Gallery Wall Hanging is a great way to add artistic focus to an empty wall. This project is an easy way to combine framed photos, artwork, heirlooms and other decorations into a cohesive collection that adds color and personality to any room.

Read on for tips on collecting art and installing a gallery wall.

What is a gallery wall?

A gallery wall is any creatively arranged collection of art, photographs and objects that uses framing, spacing and placement to create an interesting display. Gallery walls are not only trendy, but they are also a great use of space, especially in small homes or apartments.

Gallery Wall Design

Choose Your Wall

Decide where you want to decorate. Gallery wall hangings are a good choice for a wall that is very large and bare, has an odd shape or does not fit a normal size, such as a corner or column.

Measure your wall to get an idea of ​​how many pieces you will need to fill it and note the measurements for later.

Choose your gallery wall style and decor

Next, you need to collect art for your wall. When you're looking for ideas for gallery wall art and photos, it can be helpful to choose a style or theme for your collection. A complete element of a gallery wall can make a presentation more cohesive and help the eye move through the art. The theme of the gallery wall can be color or black and white; symmetrical or organic; uniform or eclectic. It's totally up to you.

If you have some photos, frames, or artwork you'd like to add, use them to inspire other ideas for your gallery wall. Choose the accessories that complement them and choose the appropriate frames.

Your gallery wall can contain almost anything. Here are some gallery wall ideas to get you started:

  • Framed photos
  • Framed and unframed photos
  • Mirrors
  • 5. Album Covers
  • 6. Small Sculptures
  • 7. Shelves

Choosing at least one large piece will help anchor the gallery. A matte finish to pictures and art can also give a wall a more professional and polished look.

Organize Your Art

After you've selected and framed all the artwork, photos, and memorabilia you're bringing, measure from the floor to a space that's the same height and width as the wall space you're planning. to use Mark it with masking tape.


Place the gallery wall elements on the marked floor space and begin arranging the art in the order you want to hang the pieces. Place the largest pieces first, then fill the space between them with smaller items. A gallery wall hanging tip is to place your largest piece closer to the center than the top. This will help balance your display.


Continue placing items until you find a suitable composition that matches the wall space. Then you proceed to install the parts.

Gallery Wall Mount Tools

To hang art you will need:

  • Level 1
  • Tape measure
  • Hammer
  • Nails (sizes vary according to the weight of the interior)
  • Recycled paper
  • Pencil
  • Painter's Tape
  • Stud Spike (For Heavy Items)

You can replace the hammer and nails with adhesive hanging strips if you want, but be aware of the weight limit when hanging heavy items.

Creating the Wall

Before you start hammering, take some time on the wall to hammer the nails in the right places:

  • Using paper and pencil, trace each piece of art onto the paper . and cut out the shape. We recommend using recycled paper bags or newspaper to keep your project green.
  • Using a tape measure, measure the distance of the hanger from the top and sides of the frame. If there is wire behind, pull the wire to the top of the frame until it is taut, then measure the distance from the top. Use your measurements and mark that spot with an X on your paper. This is where the nail comes in next. Mark the sketch so you know which part it fits.
  • Hang the cutouts on the wall with masking tape in a floor-to-floor arrangement. Use a level to make sure the outline is straight. Leave 2-3 inches of space between sections. If you don't want a symmetrical gallery wall, the spacing doesn't have to be exact.

If you are hanging something heavy, such as a large frame, artwork or mirror, it is best to hang it on the wall. Use the ping finder to find yours. If there are no nails in the desired location, use more than one nail and make sure they are suitable for the weight of the product.

Hang Your Art 

1. Using the paper outlines of your pieces, insert a nail into the marked location on the hanging hardware. If the piece requires more than one nail, use a level to make sure they are straight.

2. Tear off the paper patterns.

3. Hang the gallery wall pieces.

4. Use your level and make sure the pieces hang straight.

 5. Step back and appreciate your gallery wall.

Now that you have hung your gallery on the wall, you can enjoy your diverse artwork and photo collection. how did it go Share more gallery wall installation tips on social media.


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