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| ahhh so calming and orderly |
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| ok...my heart is beating a little faster, but I love the way these look |
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| I am in full on panic mode even thinking about attempting this. And wait one damn minute..is there any order to how these were hung? Nothing is hung symmetrically! |
- Take a Xanax {This is more for me than you}
- If your art varies in size, start with the largest pieces and work your way out
- Try to keep frames in the same color.. obviously from these pictures, there are exceptions to this
- Genius Tip #1: Lay out your frames on the floor first to get the desired look
- Genius Tip #2: Trace and cut out shapes of your frames, poke holes where the nails are to go and tape it up to the wall see example here
Now for any experts out there please answer this question. In some of these galleries, the pictures are lined up directly in line with the one next to it, but then others are hung randomly. Is there some science to this that I don't know? Anyone is free to chime in here!
Images via: Be Mine Interior Design Lonny Gary Spain Domino {bedroom, dining room & srtiped wall}
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I'm actually meeting with a client this morning to hang a gallery wall for her. I dont really know the "key" to a good one though... I'll let you know how this one goes.
ReplyDeletehaha re #1.
ReplyDeletei actully JUST hung mine two weeks ago..i did a baby one. i recommend baby steps.
you're not alone - i find it totally overwhelming. we only have three frames up on the wall right now and j did it with a measuring tape and level. but i know at this point, i'm only comfortable with frames in the same color family. good luck!!
ReplyDeletetip #1 take a xanax.... tip #2.... start drinking heavily on said xanax and see where the gallery wall takes you from there .... tip #3.... once you are drugged and intoxicated, you will LOVE your damn gallery wall and think you are a genius.
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A gallery wall is on my list to do after I finish redoing an old vanity ... I'm loving the look of two and three but that may be too aggressive for my skill level!
ReplyDeleteGood luck!
Haha, I can totally relate to this!! I get anxiety over them too but LOVE the look of them. I can't wait to see what you come up with if you give it a 'go'. Good luck and I agree with Taylor.. take the xanax and follow it up with some cocktails! You'll be fearless :)
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Yeah, I understand completely. Looks like you have to be a master to make some of these "galleries".
ReplyDeleteBut the look of them is gorgeous!
Have a wonderful weekend, Elizabeth!
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I totally have gallery-wall anxiety too -- I keep putting it off because I'm afraid it's going to suck. Love your inspiration photos and tips!
ReplyDeleteI have a similar issue. I love what other people do, but hate how I do it! I think I'm going to have to hire someone to decorate my house. Also- too funny on the little mix up last night. Glad you like the post, though!
ReplyDeleteCheers, Elizabeth of The Corner Apartment
i agree with all your tips, too funny about the xanax!
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I'm planning on doing this in my living room, definitely laying it out on the floor first ;)
ReplyDeleteI just got off the phone with Yahoo and they were super unhelpful {this is an understatement} so I channeled my anger into some, hopefully, helpful tips for you.
ReplyDeleteThis place sells kits: http://thepicturewallcompany.com/endless.html and if you want to use your own frames, you can use them for more inspiration. They are very regular so you won't find something that looked like you just effortlessly threw it up there on this site.
If you already have frames you want to use, I would suggest using pieces of paper cut to those sizes and taping them up like in your link. You can put them where you think you want them and live with it for a few weeks or months if you need to and move them around until they are perfect. Just use a tape that will come off easily like drafting tape or painters tape {which you probably already have from painting the stripes}. Don't even think about the nail step until you are sure you want to put a hole in the wall.
If you can use photoshop, Sketchup or illstrator you can also make a mockup and move it around until you are happy. I wish you lived closer, back when I worked in retail I was in charge of putting together and maintaining the gallery wall of frames/mirrors/artwork.
Also, if you look at the examples of the advanced walls you posted, there is a regular distance of a few inches in between all the frames at their closest point. Even around the round mirror, this distance is maintained. It sometimes is a bit wider where the frames aren't the same shape or size, but things never get closer than what looks like 2 or 3 inches, I used to use about 2 but it depends on what you are hanging.
I'm off to find tequila {my xanax} to cool off a bit more, have a great weekend! :) You can email me if you have more questions. Whatever you do, it will look great!
wow!!! THANKS for all your helpful tips..will you just come over??? haha! Hope your email sitch gets figured out! xo
DeleteThat last gallery wall from Domino is one of my all time favourites. I always spend ages arranging it on the floor and just kind of eye it when hanging on the wall. I think one of the most important tips, no matter your arrangement style, is to make sure the pictures are hung straight by using a level!! Love your blog xx
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hahaahahh I am totally with you- there is no way that I can even think about attempting this! Maj props to you and can't wait to see how it looks!!!
ReplyDeleteLiterally love this!! Totally using this how-to. Xo
ReplyDeletelove the "advanced"!
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