Be bold. Be decisive. Be sure to measure. These are the keys to creating impressive wall groupings. From classic to style to contemporary chic, here you’ll find ideas to help you get the “hang” of things by adding some gallery-worthy glamour to your home.
Style and Symmetry
Groupings with matching frames, matting, subjects, and sizes make a striking impression. Birds and botanicals make for a timeless pairing that together lend interest to this neutral space accented with classic furnishings.
Botanical Beauties
Not sure where to begin? Try taking a look in your own backyard. When displayed on parchment and similarly framed, pressed leaves look lovely. Matching frames in size and style give any collection an elegantly uniformed look.
Mix and Match
In the very best wall groupings, each piece individually complements the whole. You can mix it up by incorporating a variety of pieces from your collection, or play it straight with similar elements.
Home Plate
For an equally impressive look with a bit of a twist, hang somewhat similar items in an unexpected, atypical formation. Blue-and-white dishes in a spectrum of styles lend themselves perfectly to wall groupings.
Chic Shelving
Assorted pretties gleam among books and artwork on built-in shelves, curated to reflect your personal style and story. Finish the look with polished picture lights.
Personal Touch
Anchor your gallery wall with photographs and keepsakes that have sentimental value. In this family room, portraits of the children hang above a sofa table and are mixed with china plates belonging to the homeowners’ great-grandmother.
Fun and Function
A bit of imagination is all you need to create avant-garde arrangements that show off your penchant for panache. All of these pieces have a story to tell so that when the homeowner looks at the wall, she can relive a memory. For guests, it becomes an inspiring conversation starter.
Faraway Reflections
Turn souvenirs that tell of miles traveled and friendships gained into beautiful art. Use Mod Podge to glue maps and photos to Styrofoam board or canvas.
Focal Points
Use wall groupings to highlight a room’s focal point. For example, the black and white tiles echo the harmony of the baby grand piano’s keys. Careful planning is the trick to creating this elegant and artsy assortment, so first assemble your grouping on the floor—this will allow you to arrange and rearrange until the design is just right.
All That Glitters
Gilded elements found in this grouping lend a touch of modern fancy and balance the rest of the décor’s creamy, neutral palette. To achieve this look, start with matching square frames and white matting. Stencil gold patterns on card stock or frame complementary wallpaper swatches.
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