hallway gallery wall
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- Mix your frame sizes – I originally had too many small frames making it look really busy. Adding larger frames into the mix kept it from looking cluttered.
- Don’t take it down too low – I love the look of a full gallery wall. In the first round there was another row of photos at the bottom. It was just too much. Check it out from other angles.
- It’s ok to mix styles – My frames were all bought at different times over the years, range from traditional and modern, and are a mix of black, white, and silver. Some were garage sale finds that I painted. Mixing frame styles and colors works since the photos are all black and white. Which brings me to the next bullet point.
- Photo color – If you’re going to be mixing up the style and color of your frames, black and white photos are your best bet. If you want to use colored photos, stick with all one frame color and/or style to keep things from being too busy.
- Just nail it – Let me start by saying I’ve done it both ways. I’ve dealt with patching a bunch of nail holes from a gallery wall I had to take down when we moved. I’ve also used Command Strips when we rented as to not damage the walls. I had one or two frames fall down but (so long as the frame wasn’t broken) I could easily put on another Command Strip and put it back up. I was willing to deal with that while we were renting. Now when it comes to a busy hallway like ours where things easily get knocked around, just bite the bullet and nail the darn things in. Place a Command Strip at the base of the frame to keep it from going crooked. It’s the only way I’ve found to keep a frame up on the wall for good. Yes, you’re going to have a ton of nail holes in your wall. If you ever change your mind or move, filling and repainting really isn’t that big of a deal. Trust me 🙂
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NewestIt looks amazing, Shelley! I love s gallery wall!
Thank you, Kristy! I have to tell you, I just finished your book this morning and LOVED IT!!!!!! I was up late and got up early so I could see how it ended 😀 I can't wait to tell everyone about it!
Shelley, your gallery wall came out beautifully and I love your tips! I have always wondered how those command strips held up long term. We had our foyer and upstairs hall painted in the fall and I still haven't hung the gallery wall I was planning. I just have one blank boring hallway right now. I am pinning a couple of your pictures to motivate me! Your space looks great!
Shelley
Thank so much, Shelley 🙂 Yeah, I had even used the larger Command Strips for heavier/larger frames and just wasn't having luck with them long term. They seem to be ok for really small pictures though. Hearing frames crash down is one of the worst! I had a large one fall down in our bedroom at night and about came out of my skin!!! I have a feeling your blank wall won't be boring much longer 😉
oh i love this! i want to do a gallery wall of photos up our staircase one day. maybe before my kids graduate high school.
Lol! Right?!! I feel that way about so many projects right now. I have a cross stitch pillow I am making for Izzy and thought I would be done in a few months. Two years and several long road trips later, it's still not done. Maybe it will be her graduation gift 😀
I'm gonna have to try the Command Strip thing. Mine are all nailed, but holy %$#@ if I'm not straightening those %$#@ things at least once a day. Drives me CRAZY.
Yes!!! My mom has a gallery wall going up the stairway. In the last few years they've started having frequent small earthquakes. She was ALWAYS straightening frames before putting Command Strips on the bottom.
i really love this gallery wall of photos its great.