Gallery walls are a perfect way to display cherished family photos or a collection of prized artwork.  They are also extremely popular in current decorating trends.  In order for a gallery wall to be successful, however, it takes more than just placing pictures on the wall in a group.  By incorporating the following tips, you can easily create a gallery wall that will both showcase your prized photos or art, and be an aesthetically pleasing addition to your home.

1. Plan your content.  This might seem like a no brainer, but a successful gallery wall takes planning.  Start by planning the content of your gallery wall.  Do you want to include photos of your family?  Would you like to showcase artwork?  Perhaps you’d like a combination of both.  Just make sure that you find a unifying theme in your content so that the wall itself makes sense to those who view it.

1. Pick your frames.   Once you’ve decided on the content of your gallery wall, you’ll want to figure out the best way to frame it.  Although mismatched frames can work well in an eclectic setting, gallery walls generally look the best when the frames coordinate with one another.   Although your frames need not match exactly, they tend to look better when they are the same color.   Make sure, however, to vary the sizes of the frames to help create movement and interest.

1. Consider adding unexpected items.  When you think of gallery walls, photos generally come to mind, however, adding an unexpected item here or there can add variety and interest to a typical gallery display.  Think three dimensional items such as the monogram pictured here.  The addition of something unexpected will make your display that much more dynamic.

If you’ve been considering creating a gallery wall, but find the task a bit daunting, delay no more.  By incorporating the ideas shared here, you can easily create a gallery wall that will display your cherished photos or artwork in a beautiful and interested way.