23 Nov 5 STEPS TO CREATE THE PERFECT GALLERY WALL

2020 is the year when I officially got into interior decor and created a space I’m much happier with thanks to some beautiful and affordable prints!  Here are my 5 steps to create the perfect gallery wall!

I had discovered Desenio on instagram and had been lusting over their gorgeous feed for ages!  Therefore you can imagine my excitement to have them provide me with prints and frames to create my gallery wall!

1. Pick a colour palette

Be it neutrals, minimalist tones, or very colourful prints, stick to a palette that matches your furniture.  In my case, I wanted to add pink accents to make the living room girly and cosy.  Simply with a throw and some pillows I ‘set the tone’.  I also love the mix of gold, white, pink, and green as they remind me of my beloved Ibiza.  I wanted to recreate that ocean and beach vibe and bring colour to the flat.

2. Pick a theme

As you can see on the photos I have taken from Desenio’s walls’ inspiration, there are recurrent themes that give the wall harmony.  The children’s room is playful, the living room on the previous photo is relaxing, while the next one is quite whimsical and focused on neutral tones in nature.

3. Pick the right frame

In my case, I picked all white frames as my wall is not too big and the space is not big either, therefore the white frames help me avoid it looking too cluttered and making the space appear even smaller.  However, if your wall and interior space is bigger, go for bolder frames such as gold or silver.  It’s always a great idea to match with your furniture!

4.  Measure the size in advance or go slowly.

In my case, I’m still finishing my gallery wall and waiting for a couple more prints from Desenio to arrive.  I wanted to play around with the prints and take my time to see where I wanted to place the frames instead of getting all the frames in one go.  But if you like to be more organised, measure your wall and decide what works best for you.

5. Play around with sizes

I love a gallery wall that has frames and prints of different sizes (unless you have a huge space and huge artwork that goes beautifully together).  The different sizes keep your wall looking playful, modern, and interesting.  Don’t be scared to mix text with images or graphics, it can add an extra touch!

Have you got any other tips you’d like to share with me? 🙂