We're all familiar with gallery walls in the interior decorating world; large collections of art displayed on a wall to create a statement piece for your home. Now I love a good gallery wall, but I hate the repetitive rustic and farmhouse style everyone seems to resort to right off the bat. There isn't anything wrong with those styles of interior decorating but they don't always fit into everyone's homes. Today I'll show you a few of my favorite examples of more eclectic wall galleries; stylish collections that truly show a wide range of styles and give you a few tricks in achieving your own uniquely curated for any space! Don't buy all new pieces for your gallery When it comes to picking out pieces for your gallery wall don't go out to Target or TJMaxx and drop hundreds of dollars on all brand new pieces of art and wall decor. My suggestion is to figure out what kind of style you're going for, maybe you want to keep all the pieces in the same color family, or you want to use pieces that reflect nature, whatever it may be trust me, going straight to name brand stores to shop will take away from the more personal vibes your wall will have. Instead, head out to your nearest consignment or secondhand store and see what you can find! Thrift stores and antique shops are bound to have way more interesting and meaningful pieces than any major name brand store. Looking at thrifted pieces in your gallery will bring back great memories and maybe you can find out stories from the shop owner for pieces you get, which you can then share later when everyone you know is fawning over your too cool collection. Mix it up with textures, shapes & sizes Don't be afraid to mix in a few different shapes and textures into your gallery wall. Don't just print out an abundance of quotes from Pinterest and call it a day! Mix it up by using metal and wood frames. Put some canvas art pieces into the mix as well as some rounded wall trinkets. Also don't be afraid to play with different sizes! Maybe some live plants would give your gallery wall unexpected pops of life? Whatever you decide on just make sure to keep it visually dynamic and interesting for yourself and your viewers! Keep it personal The most important thing to keep in mind is to keep your gallery wall personal to your own style, taste, and life! Make sure to include pieces you may have collected from your parents, friends or on your own through different shopping trips you may have taken. I know that when I shop at antique and thrift stores I tend to always come out with pieces that I like to tuck away for a rainy day. Whether it's vintage photographs of places I want to travel too, old maps, embroidery work or unframed and well worn out art, I love knowing that if I ever used those pieces in a gallery wall I can remember exactly what place I got them from and what that day was like, etc. A lot of what I have collected away right now I got from working estate sales for my mom and her business, AAA Organizing, and when I look at those pieces I can remember everything about the owner, their home, the long days of work we put into their sales, and how much fun we had together in-between busy crowds of customers. Make sure your own gallery wall can bring out those same nostalgic feelings! When it comes to gallery walls, keeping it visually stimulating and personal is the best way to go, no matter what your style is! I am planning on doing a major gallery wall myself in a few months in my new bedroom (yep - my family is moving into a new home and I can't wait to share more about it!) But until then, make sure to check out my Pinterest to find more inspiration pics and see what else I plan on incorporating into my new space!
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"A room should never allow the eye to settle in one place. It should smile at you and create fantasy" -Juan Montoya AuthorHi! My name is Kristen and in 2016 I got the crazy idea of starting a blog and diving headfirst into the world of interiors. I hope you enjoy the content you'll find on k.space and find inspiration to change your space and tackle all of your DIY projects- big or small! Archives
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