A good gallery wall looks as if it grew slowly over time, even when you hang it in one afternoon. The trick is a little planning before the first nail goes in.
Start with one anchor
Choose the piece you love most and let it set the tone. A portrait frame such as Terracotta Blocks works well as an anchor because it gives the arrangement a clear centre of gravity. Hang it slightly off-centre if your sofa or console is not symmetrical.
Build outward in a loose grid
Add two or three square pieces around the anchor, keeping the gaps between frames the same, usually 5 to 8 cm. Even spacing is what makes a mix of sizes feel intentional. A graphic square like Clay & Olive Squares pairs easily with a portrait piece.
Mix frames, repeat colours
You do not need matching frames. Oak, black and white can sit happily together as long as the artwork shares a few colours. Pick one or two tones, such as terracotta and olive, and make sure they appear in at least three pieces.
Give the eye a rest
Include one quiet piece with plenty of white space. A fine line drawing like Single Stem stops the wall from feeling busy and lets the bolder prints stand out.
Try it on the floor first
Lay the frames out on the floor, or cut paper templates and tape them to the wall. Step back, take a photo and adjust before you hang anything. It takes ten minutes and saves a lot of patching later.
Not sure where to begin? Our Gallery Wall Edit brings together six pieces chosen to hang well as a group.
