Home decor trends often change so quickly that when we finally hop on board – the fad has passed! Even though colours, subject matter, and themes may shift – a showcased collection of framed prints or photos will never go out of style. Here, I’ve gathered a few items (and suggestions) for creating a gallery wall in your home.
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First off, gallery walls are not a new thing. Not even close! A gallery wall (otherwise referred to as a salon wall) has been around since 17th century France, as a method of displaying art. Early exhibitions featured floor to ceiling arrangements of artwork in different styles and focus, which was commonly showcased in French salons.
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There are many different types of methods of arranging and featuring art as well. Such as; a grid wall, a themed wall, the linear gallery wall, and – my personal favourite – the focal point gallery wall. However one chooses to brandish their personal interests and passions – through artwork – making the decor your own is what matters most.
What to display photos & prints in?
Frames
It is best to begin with determining the size and style of the gallery wall you wish to create. Are you looking for symmetry? Or do is a more organic esthetic more your style? Once these points are confirmed, you can decide on the frames. Don’t let this task completely overwhelm the project. This is supposed to be fun! Select a colour (black, white), choose a style (metal, wood), and whether or not a matte board is needed. Below are a few examples of frames. Canadian friends click here.
Poster Hangers
Another approach to displaying a gallery wall would be to use poster hangers. This method would be more of a minimalist direction of showcasing prints and photos. Most poster hangers are magnetic and are weighted a little to allow the print to hang straight and flat. Again, these hangers are available in many sizes and colours to suit every design expression. Canadian shopper can shop here.
How to display posters & photos?
Strips and hooks
Creating a gallery wall in your home will inevitably mean many, many holes will be made in your lovely walls. But not necessarily! We’ve been using Command hooks and strips for hanging wall decor for a while now and I am obsessed with them! This damage-free hanging solution sticks and holds without the stress of holes and patching. Right now, the velcro-type Command strips are my go-to. These were used in both of my gallery wall installs with Poster Store and I’d use them again and again!
These Command strips are inexpensive, easy to remove, and easy to correct if changes are needed. They are available in all different sizes and styles! Check them out Canada!
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Frame shelves
For those who change out their decor with the seasons – and just for the hell of it – a frame shelf way be the way to go. Even though the shelf itself has to be properly fastened to the wall, the frames and coordinated decor can be changed out effortlessly. Simply swap out the photos or prints in the frames and style them freely on the wall shelf! Here are a few options for my Canadian friends!
Need a little help with creating a gallery wall in your home?
Check out Poster Store. Endless ideas and effortless designing. Check out their gallery wall inspiration. Simply browse their infinite selection of curated poster collections, click on the one you like, and you’re done!
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