Gallery Walls | The Do's and Don'ts!

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  • In this video, I go over my do's and don'ts of gallery walls! Gallery walls can be very tricky because on one hand they can look overcrowded, messy, busy and a hot mess, on the other hand they can look bare, disjointed from the space and confusing. So in the video I give you the do's and don'ts so you can design a beautiful gallery wall.
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    00:00 - Gallery Wall Do's and Don'ts
    00:42 - Do plan your wall
    01:17 - Don't make it up as you go
    01:55 - Do consider size, shape and scale
    03:10 - Don't overcrowd the gallery wall
    05:05 - Do tie the room together with the gallery wall
    07:28 - Don't hang the gallery wall to high
    08:25 - Do consider adding textures and other art
    09:25 - Don't add a lot of generic art
    10:52 - Do show your personality
    11:36 - Final Thoughts
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  • @tombuck
    @tombuck 2 роки тому +911

    I’m going to make a gallery wall that’s made up exclusively of “Live Laugh Love” art.

    • @gamzee3610
      @gamzee3610 2 роки тому +198

      That would make me die, cry, and hate

    • @amsteensberg1653
      @amsteensberg1653 2 роки тому +6

      😁😁😁

    • @LazyOily
      @LazyOily 2 роки тому +73

      In a hundred years that's gonna be a thing. "Look honey, I found ANOTHER Live Laugh Love -picture at the thrift store! Isn't that the darndest thing?"

    • @fornello123
      @fornello123 2 роки тому +35

      Thanks, satan

    • @strawberrie1
      @strawberrie1 2 роки тому +1

      😆

  • @loriegabidel
    @loriegabidel 2 роки тому +192

    I haven't hung my gallery wall, but I measured the space and all my art pieces, created an Excel spreadsheet where 1 box = 1 inch, and then made boxes the size of the art and moved then around until they looked good. Now I just have to stop being scared and put it up lol.

    • @j.m.7056
      @j.m.7056 2 роки тому +9

      Go for it! I admire your preparation!

    • @Rumade
      @Rumade 2 роки тому +9

      That's a smart way to plan!

    • @Anna-tt2tj
      @Anna-tt2tj 2 роки тому +4

      Haha im exactly in the same place. Good to know im not the only one

    • @cuzitey9006
      @cuzitey9006 Рік тому +4

      That is genius!!

    • @embee5557
      @embee5557 Рік тому +1

      I feel you! Have you done it? It’s taken multiple years for some of my ideas to get implemented 🙁

  • @Cornflake81
    @Cornflake81 2 роки тому +64

    I've learnt that I'm very sentimental with items in my home and i like to have a connection or a story connected. Gallery walls of generic or art thats just up to fill a space doesn't speak to me at all. I'd rather an empty wall before a crowded wall of stuff. To me, it another extension of comodification.

  • @IExpectedBSJustNotThisMuchBS
    @IExpectedBSJustNotThisMuchBS 2 роки тому +112

    Most people seem to have no concept about scale when it comes to hanging art or photographs. This is never more obvious than when looking at homes for sale online.

    • @Nick_Lewis
      @Nick_Lewis  2 роки тому +14

      Very true! It seems to really trip people up.

    • @jeanvignes
      @jeanvignes 2 роки тому +8

      Ha-ha! You remind me of ads for art back in the late 70's and early 80's that offered "sofa-sized paintings". That's one way to get the scale right but fail miserably on the art itself, which was horrible.

    • @JamieM470
      @JamieM470 2 роки тому +9

      I've been searching for a house online, and it seems to be popular now to actually stencil word art all over the walls of your house. At odd heights.
      With cringe-worthy sayings.
      I always think "that's gonna take a few coats of primer to cover it up". Ugh.

  • @christophermyers3758
    @christophermyers3758 Рік тому +59

    Thanks for this informative video.
    One more tip...
    When placing all the paper cutouts on the wall to visualize all the art, carefully measure where the hanging hardware will go first, and nail them into the wall through the papers. That way you can tear off the papers and hang the art in the exact space the first time, without making additional holes, and messing up your wall.
    🤔🤗

    • @cassette92
      @cassette92 7 місяців тому +1

      Omg! Great idea!!

  • @avni8277
    @avni8277 3 місяці тому +3

    I once saw this post where this girl found her dad's old engineering notes, and they were so pretty in great handwriting and diagrams so she put them in 4 frames and put them on a wall and I think that made such an awesome wall

  • @jumlee5215
    @jumlee5215 2 роки тому +229

    My favorite gallery wall that I’ve ever seen was a bunch of different old black and white photos of different shapes and sizes. All pictures of different people and places. I asked him who they were and he said “I have no idea, I bought them all at thrift stores because I liked the frames” 😂 This guys just had bunch of photos of other people’s family and it was amazing *chefs kiss*

    • @drakedrones
      @drakedrones 2 роки тому +2

      I love that!!!!!

    • @gailremp8389
      @gailremp8389 2 роки тому +1

      Love it..

    • @gailremp8389
      @gailremp8389 2 роки тому +8

      Well we talk about we are all brothers and sisters in this world and one way or another. So I think that is a great idea. Plus being funky it's just a great idea. It's like when you go into some restaurants like Chuy's. And it has all these photos of Hispanic people in these frames and of course you don't know any of them. But the photographs are so striking and beautiful. Way to go

    • @stefanmakara373
      @stefanmakara373 2 роки тому +1

      Sounds pretty Mrs. Peregrine's Home to me!

    • @Chaotic_Pixie
      @Chaotic_Pixie 2 роки тому +4

      My favorite gallery wall belongs to my SiL.. its a mix of cross stitch, needle point, and embroidery pieces she thrifted from barn sales and yard sales over the years with a few pieces mixed in made by my mom back in the 70s, and some skulls. It's super eclectic, but it works! I'm currently curating a gallery wall of my own that will be all art made by myself or family & friends. It'll be on the wall in my office so the whole point is about it being what brings me joy, a sense of calm, and makes me feel loved.
      Oh! Another favorite gallery wall of mine is at my extended family's cabin. It was built in the 1800s and every generation of the 3 families who have owned the property have added to it. The cabin is remote and its hard and expensive to bring new stuff/update stuff... so the cabin has items that belonged to the original family that built it and every generation/family since including things like life jackets, kitchenware, bed linens, furniture, board games & puzzles, etc but my favorite is most definitely the family picture gallery wall in the upstairs hallway. All of them are dated with and labeled with who is in the photo. It's a time capsule for the property. My extended family had the place corn blasted and the logs resealed to restore the place, but they put the gallery wall back, exactly as it was and have only added to it. The cabin will be passed to their boys and eventually their grandchildren so I imagine the gallery wall is safe for another 100yrs at least.

  • @catherinebruner6435
    @catherinebruner6435 2 роки тому +42

    I did an entire gallery staircase but only of gold mirrors (different sizes and shapes) and it looks spectacular! Everyone is obsessed. It was insanely expensive because I used antique and vintage mirrors.

  • @clara_1212
    @clara_1212 2 роки тому +76

    I am literally sitting in my new living room staring fearfully at my blank walls. Thank you for the video and the perfect timing, Nick!

    • @lizcademy4809
      @lizcademy4809 2 роки тому +3

      Today is wall painting day, so not only are my walls blank, they're multicolored! (At the moment. I'm taking a break right now.)

    • @jeanvignes
      @jeanvignes 2 роки тому +7

      Get a big roll of brown craft paper and play with shapes, sizes, and arrangements until it feels right. Blue gum is your friend.

    • @clara_1212
      @clara_1212 2 роки тому +1

      Thank you! I thought about starting with a shelf so I can rearrange things for a while until I am sure which art pieces work together.

    • @Moluccan56
      @Moluccan56 28 днів тому

      @@jeanvignesBrilliant!

  • @Wordbiker
    @Wordbiker Рік тому +17

    Nick, I am a professional carpenter that has had many occasions now to hang pictures for clients. Of course the technical skills of aligning many objects of differing dimensions according to eye level or sometimes top or bottom alignment of frames is within my skillset. What I appreciated so much about your video is on the composition of walls which is purely aesthetic and artistic. Many clients don't know how to express their ideas and may need help with their composition which can be very personal and subjective. As I said, I am a technical person and sometimes this creates a disconnect between what the clients want and what information I need to implement their vision. Your video gave me many tools and discussion points to bring up with potential clients in order to satisfy their gallery wall desires. Thank you for your exceptionally well-spoken and detailed presentation.

  • @bandilenzimande5253
    @bandilenzimande5253 2 роки тому +28

    The 2nd "gallery wall" picture🤣💔 calling it minimal was so kind, bless you😭✋🏽

  • @Nick_Lewis
    @Nick_Lewis  2 роки тому +303

    I know many of you have struggled with gallery walls, so I hope this video helps! Also, happy Thanksgiving to my Canadian folks! (yes it's earlier than American Thanksgiving...) 🦃🇨🇦

    • @drouinjohnny9036
      @drouinjohnny9036 2 роки тому +7

      I move in my new condo 1 year ago and didn’t do my galerie wall in the living room...why?....I have the pieces...just needed your video to kick me in the B...ha ha ha ! Thanks

    • @eve1869
      @eve1869 2 роки тому +2

      I am considering a gallery wall for above my home office space and been collecting some cool postcards from every place I travel to. But I am afraid since they are all from different colors they may be too funky!

    • @dianeyoung8068
      @dianeyoung8068 2 роки тому +6

      Happy Thanksgiving Canada!

    • @shadesofidaho
      @shadesofidaho 2 роки тому

      @@SensiblyTina ^^^^^^^ YES!!!!!!! Same in my house. I had a contractor almost refuse to do a front porch enclosure for me because I have a mosaic Welcome sign done on mannequin legs. And when he came inside and saw more mannequins done in glass he got all prissy on me like I was heathen. Hahahaha Life can be fun even in these crazy days. Keep it that way. And I too pray every time I hear a siren for not only the possible person injured but for the deputies safety in handling whatever problem they come upon. Tina I wish we were neighbors.

    • @jennaann5175
      @jennaann5175 2 роки тому

      Wait, are you Canadian too? ❤

  • @MarsVolta187
    @MarsVolta187 2 роки тому +301

    Hey Nick! You should consider a video series where your viewers send you pics/videos of their own homes and you rate our interior design skills, give us pointers, maybe even do a little light roasting. I'm really proud of my new space and I think you'd like it!

    • @karenmitchell6814
      @karenmitchell6814 2 роки тому +6

      Oh I’m sorry, but that sounds horrifying! 😱 The peril of telling the (gawd-awful) truth. Poor Nick!

    • @TheTambourinist
      @TheTambourinist 2 роки тому +10

      The problem is that a lof of your interior design depends on your funds. You can be super rich and have no taste, sure. But if you do have a taste, it's so much easier to create sth beauthiful with a lot of money. I'm also proud of my new space, but in some places I had to go for a compromise. E.g. if I wanted to spend more, I would have the kitchen, hallway furniture and wardrobes custom-made. It would definitely look better. Why I'm saying that is: although I love your idea, I think it can be difficult to deliver value with such an assessment without knowing what funds/ stores sb has access to.

    • @mybedtime1087
      @mybedtime1087 2 роки тому +1

      This is a great idea! You have helped me so much already, but sometimes I get stuck and wish you could figure out my decor dilemma for me. 👧🏻🌸

    • @Polyfire
      @Polyfire 2 роки тому +3

      I would love this!! I finally invested in some decorations for my home office which initially consisted of only white walls (the horror). Now they are bold with personality, but I want to see what Nick thinks of them!

    • @kbailey3238
      @kbailey3238 2 роки тому +1

      Ooooooh!!!! Love this idea!

  • @AlexandriatheRed
    @AlexandriatheRed 2 роки тому +218

    Dishonorable mention to those peel and stick wall decals that look like a Family Tree or Disneyland Castle with open spots for 5x7” frames. They’re a little too “live laugh love” for me 😅

    • @firemelon7296
      @firemelon7296 2 роки тому +5

      These are so tacky.

    • @nursewratchet59
      @nursewratchet59 2 роки тому +3

      Oh lord yes!!!

    • @minimini550
      @minimini550 2 роки тому +4

      I literally laughed out loud reading this! I completely forgot about those monstrosities

    • @debramason7237
      @debramason7237 2 роки тому +1

      ROFL 😅😅😅😅😅

    • @Iris-gy2mi
      @Iris-gy2mi 2 роки тому +1

      This made me crack up 🤣

  • @mr.fluffypants2326
    @mr.fluffypants2326 2 роки тому +69

    I personally don’t prefer gallery walls, but your tips here definitely help make them look a lot less overwhelming for me

  • @politemenace
    @politemenace 2 роки тому +75

    I personally love the eclectic style of finding new pieces and sticking them wherever you want. I don't know what this says about me... but I actually loved the examples you showed at 1:27, 1:34. 3:01 wouldn't be my cup of tea, but I still appreciate whoever did it for their individualism.

    • @Diva380
      @Diva380 2 роки тому +20

      The other thing is, I think they DID plan that gallery wall out some. The colors in the images DO go together if you look closely. Plus, I actually liked their kitchen area too.

    • @caroann
      @caroann 2 роки тому

      Me toooooo!

  • @franjones5312
    @franjones5312 2 роки тому +5

    I'm going to pour myself a big glass of wine and take a sip every time he says "sort of." Just having a little fun. Great info, as usual.

  • @ninak8506
    @ninak8506 2 роки тому +20

    I love gallery walls but have this overwhelming need for symmetry.
    Omgosh yes vintage album covers! So cool.

    • @punkitten2456
      @punkitten2456 2 роки тому +1

      I love framed album covers. I did this in one of my children’s rooms. My mom sent me old kids albums I loved from my childhood. They were well worn and scratched so not the best for actually playing. I purchased simple frames from Ikea and hung them up. Not only do all of my kids absolutely love them, they make me smile every time I see them. Vintage albums in simple frames make symmetry a breeze.
      We have other albums up as well in other areas. Most signed by the artist. As music lovers it works perfectly for us mixed with unique pieces of art and photography.
      I take forever to decorate but it’s only because I want to make it personal and unique to our family. Plus I always have the internal battle between wanting symmetry with wanting something more eclectic.
      I have been planning out a gallery wall for family photographs and I am so grateful Nick released this video. I was hoping he would toss a bit of his knowledge our way. I know what I want but I also know how easy it is to mess it up. His advice was so helpful. I finally feel like I can proceed.

    • @irishlady5051
      @irishlady5051 2 роки тому +1

      I just helped my son hang an arrangement of old album covers in his new apartment. The eclectic mix of musical artists and the graphic art specifically done for their albums make for a striking display!

    • @johnvonundzu2170
      @johnvonundzu2170 2 роки тому +3

      I have a vertical simply framed mirror (about 22"x50") over a sideboard with varying sized/shaped pictures arranged quasi-symmetrically on each side and a carved horizontal panel centered above the mirror. It works well - has a symmetry without being overly controlled looking.

    • @ninak8506
      @ninak8506 2 роки тому +1

      @@johnvonundzu2170 yes! I ve been thinking about a long mirror over my couch in a similar set up.

  • @amyquinn9494
    @amyquinn9494 2 роки тому +79

    Great tips, thank you! I completely agree about not using generic art. I have a gallery wall in my home office where every piece was purchased directly from an artist I love through Etsy, or their own artist website... places like that. And the wall makes me happy when I look at it because I love every piece and I know I supported independent artists in the process.

    • @jodiblackman7838
      @jodiblackman7838 2 роки тому +6

      this is definitely the way to go - no boring mass produced/dental office "art" but real art by working artists that you love.

  • @cynthiafialka1199
    @cynthiafialka1199 2 роки тому +74

    I have two gallery walls in my house. One is our “travel wall” going up our stairs. It’s all photos or small paintings from places we’ve been. No matching frames, mattes etc.and very random. We love it. The other one is in our den and it’s all wildlife photos or paintings. Love that one too.

    • @noeliashepherd5146
      @noeliashepherd5146 2 роки тому +1

      Cynthia, It sounds good. Could you show us your gallery walls, please ? Thank you in advance.

    • @cynthiafialka1199
      @cynthiafialka1199 2 роки тому +5

      @@noeliashepherd5146 Hi, I would but I have no idea how to do that. Sorry

    • @BodaciousWench
      @BodaciousWench 2 роки тому +2

      I like that idea for my postcards and ohotos

    • @lynnstlaurent6789
      @lynnstlaurent6789 9 місяців тому

      I am doing a travel wall up my staircase today. I hope I am as thrilling as you are. I am super excited to look at my beautiful photos and art.

  • @imma_cat
    @imma_cat 2 роки тому +13

    Before I moved into my first apartment with my now ex boyfriend I made pieces for a gallery wall in the kitchen. I got an old cookbook and cut out pictures of food and recipes. Found 6 or 7 small and medium frames that were wood or gold (all used). It was so fun to make and looked so cute.

  • @colsen4616
    @colsen4616 2 роки тому +12

    The first time I did a gallery wall, I found it useful to start with a large imaginary rectangle and hang everything within it. The tops of the frames are in line, continue down the sides, then get to arranging the space between items. I don’t strictly adhere to that, but it was a good place to start. Before I stumbled upon that tip, nothing was getting hung!

  • @jeanvignes
    @jeanvignes 2 роки тому +72

    I think your comments about MOOD of the space is super important. Let's be brutally frank for a minute: if your gallery wall is 12 photographs of your most beloved family members who have died? The mood is not going to be right for a cheerful yellow breakfast nook! If a young person in your family has disclosed to you that Grandpa Sylvester abused her as a child? Don't expect her to sleep in a guest bedroom with a gallery wall that heavily features Grandpa Sylvester! I love the idea of paintings, framed art prints, mirrors, and small shelves of objets d'art on a gallery wall, but family photos can be tricky. Think it through!

  • @Moluccan56
    @Moluccan56 28 днів тому +1

    Nick, I am perched on the edge of an almost complete gutting of my little townhouse. I have seen some of the other completed townhouses here and after watching many of your videos, I don’t think I want to put anything on them! New drapes, proper lighting, going to be protective of those clean walls!

  • @royalfizzbin2131
    @royalfizzbin2131 2 роки тому +19

    I think it's hilarious that some of the "bad" examples looked very cool to me. He would definitely think my place was too busy, lol

    • @twarlik
      @twarlik 2 роки тому +1

      I thought the one bathroom was actually pretty cool. You could tell it was intentionally done and a bit quirky.

    • @sarahm1447
      @sarahm1447 2 роки тому +5

      Agree! I love nick and I get what he's saying here, but he can pry my busy gallery wall out of my cold, dead hands 😂

    • @virginiacharlotte7007
      @virginiacharlotte7007 2 роки тому +2

      @@sarahm1447 if anyone walked into your house and started pulling your pictures off your wall in disgust: they are really no friend of yours! Go for it I say- it’s your house and your life. I’m kind of curious now!

  • @laurensl2323
    @laurensl2323 2 роки тому +31

    We called my parents gallery wall the Wall of Shame!

    • @suekpp
      @suekpp 2 роки тому +3

      Oh no! Picture!

  • @lsamoa
    @lsamoa 2 роки тому +90

    Here's one tip I once read about gallery walls that I thought was very useful and that I successfully implemented myself, back when I had wall space for this kind of things: using lines and their intersections to organise the different elements of the gallery. You can for example make a cross with a long vertical line and a long horizontal one where the intersection is the centre of the gallery wall and every element is placed from the centre to the borders in the 4 spaces that the lines have created. Or have that centre of "gravity" be a top corner of the wall (which I did and it looked surprisingly great without much effort). Or have one long horizontal line at the top of wall and the elements go downwards from there. And so on. Thinking of it in terms of lines / centres of gravity makes the whole process easier and helps keep a good balance.

    • @eljaykayaye1186
      @eljaykayaye1186 2 роки тому +8

      I just realized I inherently did this. Just saw the pieces on a mental grid. I did a paper mock up on it first though.before hammering away.

    • @eliaschevette
      @eliaschevette 2 роки тому +6

      A great way to apply this one in a gallery wall is with the golden ratio.

    • @jodiblackman7838
      @jodiblackman7838 Рік тому

      Isn't this called a French Hang?

    • @b.bernal6151
      @b.bernal6151 6 місяців тому +1

      I do this and lay the frames on the floor first until I find an arrangement I like.

  • @Gerene37
    @Gerene37 2 роки тому +11

    Nailed it! No pun intended. It drives me insane when I see pictures that have been slapped everywhere with no real intent.

  • @ina5674
    @ina5674 2 роки тому +32

    Thanks! Also consider the glass used in these frames. there is the option of using glass that is less reflective. That will make your art be more clearly visible, especially when your gallery wall is near a bright window. It is more expensive, but totally worth it.

  • @Bandispaces
    @Bandispaces 2 роки тому +10

    I have struggled with gallery walls for 2 years.. Thank you for sharing♥

    • @Nick_Lewis
      @Nick_Lewis  2 роки тому +2

      Hopefully the video was helpful!

    • @johnvonundzu2170
      @johnvonundzu2170 2 роки тому +2

      It should be a bit of a struggle. You're probably doing just fine - it's the people unaware of the problem that have the worst walls.

  • @j.m.7056
    @j.m.7056 2 роки тому +5

    The reminder about considering mood and relation to other elements in the room is invaluable. I've had success in creating gallery walls and now I know why!

  • @LawMom6
    @LawMom6 2 роки тому +18

    I have a gallery wall in a corner behind my grand piano. It gives it such a "salon" look. Many of my pieces were collected from thrift shops, which I highly recommend if you are willing to be patient.

    • @j.m.7056
      @j.m.7056 2 роки тому +2

      Agree! Patience in collecting is key.

    • @saramartinez103
      @saramartinez103 2 роки тому +1

      How gorgeous! I will love to see it!!!! Thrifting is a must!!!

    • @JamieM470
      @JamieM470 2 роки тому +2

      My favorite piece is a framed print I bought at a thrift store. It's beautiful & I love it so much! Every time I look at it I feel so happy, and I can't explain why lol.

  • @katego370
    @katego370 2 роки тому +24

    I think you have to ask yourself "what story does this wall tell?" A bunch of squiggly lines framed on a wall in the latest trendy color might look really professional and grown-up but it says nothing. Sure, those individual pieces might be really artsy but then they would be better on their own, spread around the house. It's much more meaningful if the wall tells the story or the interests of the inhabitant's life. Pictures of all the places you went to, maybe a sunset wall with sunsets of all the places you traveled to, your own art if that's something you make, pictures of all the dogs you've had, pictures of your kids growing up, or all the crazy adventures you have been on. A lot of the gallery walls you see in retail catalogs or Pinterest look good in terms of colors and design but if you copy that at home, it's going to make your life seem empty.

  • @SW_Wilson
    @SW_Wilson 2 роки тому +29

    Also! If you’re doing a more formal gallery, a ruler and level tool will be your best friend. A crooked frame will be super obvious 😩

  • @polgara28
    @polgara28 2 роки тому +9

    You are the definitive voice of reason for the design community! Thank you for what you do, it really helps. Also, that photo example of framed album art gave me a fantastic idea on how to bring my husband into the design choices so it can be for the both of us! He doesn't care about design, but he's VERY passionate about music. Thank you a million times! 💓

  • @jeannette7243
    @jeannette7243 2 роки тому +42

    My tip: DON'T create a gallery wall using 153 colour photographs of family and friends.

    • @elizabethk3238
      @elizabethk3238 2 роки тому +8

      Family photos do NOT belong on the wall. It is NOT artwork. Try framing them instead.

    • @Moluccan56
      @Moluccan56 28 днів тому +1

      Ten thumbs up!

  • @wonhome2711
    @wonhome2711 2 роки тому

    Who would ever thought I would be binge watching Nick Lewis! I've learned so much. Thanks

  • @07ikkin
    @07ikkin 2 роки тому +18

    I helped my parents redecorate their house and did a gallery wall in the living room. Most of the frames are 5 by 7 rectangles, but they are different colors (but tie into the living room colors). Also, the photos is a family tree. Grandma and grandpa at the top, a photo of the extended family. Then my immediate family, then their families. It looks good

  • @Bess9779
    @Bess9779 2 роки тому +6

    Love the idea of marking the shapes on the wall before final hanging. As an artist, I constantly have to apply editing and your tips just made it all easier. Thank you!!

  • @il42
    @il42 2 роки тому +6

    We have a fairly small, but well lit corridor upstairs going from bathroom to master bed and kids' room. Nothing in it, but wood flooring and white walls, so I painted a light grey rectangle on one of walls (painted about 30 cm from bottom, ceiling and sides) and within it I placed different sized white frames with my kids' drawings. It came together nicely, had designated area, made my kids proud to have their work displayed and puts a smile on my face as I walk past. It is not a gallery wall for guests, but for us.

    • @gailwilliams5278
      @gailwilliams5278 10 місяців тому

      That is a wonderful idea! I think guests would find it charming too.

  • @cynsochic
    @cynsochic 2 роки тому +9

    Lol "lost and confused and lack presence in your space." Powerful! Lol

  • @izzzzy_
    @izzzzy_ 2 роки тому +5

    Yeaaa this is why, i simply cannot do a gallery wall LOL what an ordeal!! They are beautiful though, but I'm putting up 2 enormous pictures and calling it a day😂

  • @Brandon-fv5sm
    @Brandon-fv5sm 2 роки тому +4

    We moved into a new house about 4 years ago and the front room has really high ceilings. I did a gallery wall on the large wall over the piano and I love it!!! I did plan it out before putting it up. It came together great! I have gotten so nice compliments and they are all personal pieces of art. They all have a story to go with them. And each of my kids have some framed art too 🤗. The 4 years we have been in the house I have never grown tired of it.

  • @ccook9021
    @ccook9021 6 місяців тому +1

    Thanks! I had NO idea where to start. EXCELLENT! THANK YOU!!❤

  • @techbots58
    @techbots58 2 місяці тому

    I finally put up a gallery wall of my own paintings. I love the more formal look, so I used the same frames and mats and spaced everything exactly 4 inches from each other on the tops, bottoms, and sides. I had a nice large wall to work with. I used a long level, a t-square and a chalk pencil to map everything out.

  • @snorkle5041
    @snorkle5041 13 днів тому

    ALWAYS on point. You're a classy intelligent yet humble designer and your recommendations are grounded and 💯 spot on in my opinion ❤

  • @tessajones9393
    @tessajones9393 15 днів тому

    I'm finally creating one. We live in a small house so I'm going to collect everything from the walls from the rest of the house and make one wall. It's a part of the decluttering of our house. 😍

  • @carolyncross9950
    @carolyncross9950 2 роки тому +6

    Love the way Nick illustrates the point he's making as in a visual clue - this is good; this, not so much ✅❌ It's really helpful. I personally am so over a gallery wall, I find them too busy and do you really look at each item properly ever? In lots of cases, I think choose one, maybe two items, place them beautifully to relate to a piece of furniture or the layout of the room and it will have much more impact. Less is more sometimes, right? And Nick's point about make it personal is key.

  • @sherricrewson3326
    @sherricrewson3326 2 роки тому +3

    Hi Nick. You are the best at explaining design principles. I've learned so much from you and appreciate your no nonsense delivery and your sense of humour. Would love to see you take viewers' photos of their spaces and offer suggestions on how to improve them. I think we could all learn from this process. Excellent channel.

  • @curveappeal8180
    @curveappeal8180 2 роки тому +18

    Thanks for this video! I’m curating some great pieces to hopefully make a gallery wall but choosing frames & arranging them leaves so much room for error. This was very helpful.

  • @rmcnally3645
    @rmcnally3645 2 роки тому +6

    Super timely! I'm about to work on our interior decor (I guess you could call it a "gallery" wall) in our new home, and I am suuuuuper happy to avoid some of the mistakes you've mentioned!!!

  • @lorenlash9174
    @lorenlash9174 2 роки тому +1

    Oh my lord, YES! Thank you for this video...those cluttered photo collections covering a wall drive me nuts. Scale, composition and variation are everything. FANTASTIC video ❤️

  • @hikuwai
    @hikuwai 2 роки тому

    So helpful, thank you! I also really appreciate how you curate your recommendations to more of your own videos, for those of us wanting to learn more in a particular vein.

  • @rachelwhissell6531
    @rachelwhissell6531 2 роки тому +10

    Happy Thanksgiving to you too. Even though I'm not a gallery wall fan at all (ok maybe 3 together max) as I personally find them too busy and feels cluttered but I did find this video very helpful. The visual dos and donts were great. Thanks.

  • @elizabethcohen1035
    @elizabethcohen1035 Рік тому +4

    Been watching your videos and I love love love your focus on real-life design. Chairs need to be functional, real people need storage, etc. And I love how you discuss how to take those real-life needs and make them beautiful through design. Thank you! :)

  • @monicamolloy5105
    @monicamolloy5105 2 роки тому +1

    Don’t have one, don’t want one, but i certainly appreciate your attention to detail and organization, “mapping it out” is genius. Thanks. Monica

  • @Beehiveable
    @Beehiveable 2 роки тому +17

    This was perfect, I'm planning a kids art gallery wall in our School corner

  • @robinriley5984
    @robinriley5984 2 роки тому +4

    I prefer one beautiful image - or maybe 3, lined up and similar in size - to a gallery wall. I just find it more peaceful to look at one image at a time. But also, I can see how difficult gallery walls are to do well and how they would appeal to many people. Your guidance is helpful for anyone who is planning such a wall.

  • @semperfidelis2970
    @semperfidelis2970 Рік тому

    Your advice is spot on and helps this novice to avoid making disastrous mistakes because decorating doesn't come naturally to me.
    Your candor, your frankness is refreshing. A person that is confident in what they advise does not need to mince words.
    Besides all of that you are very handsome. Thank you.

  • @jaybax2083
    @jaybax2083 2 роки тому +5

    Cool idea,
    One can print out pictures of different Gallery walls from the internet to decorate the wall with.

    • @elletee9183
      @elletee9183 2 роки тому +3

      Even better, do it in a room filled with small scale miniatures of Overdone Aesthetiqué and Impractical Furniture!

  • @davidb6635
    @davidb6635 Рік тому +5

    3M Command Velcro strips are really good to get the alignment/adjustments right, and stop each piece from hanging skewed ever time. Top tip.

  • @jennbidwelledwardson2885
    @jennbidwelledwardson2885 2 роки тому

    This is so timely and helpful! I am curating family photos for a gallery wall and never thought about texture. I will now add a rosemailed plate made for my inlaws to celebrate their anniversary, made in Norway by a family member and maybe a few other treasures that tell our story. I really hadn't considered anything other than family photos until I watched this video.

  • @nicoleallen3079
    @nicoleallen3079 2 роки тому +8

    I am SO excited for this video!!! It’s already been saved onto my “how to” list!!! I have been struggling for almost 2 years on how to layout a gallery wall. The template cutouts is a brilliant idea that I need to use!!! Thank you so much Nick!!!! This is amazing!!!!

    • @j.m.7056
      @j.m.7056 2 роки тому +2

      Also, try layout on the floor if you have room.

  • @PeanutbutteredDailey
    @PeanutbutteredDailey 2 роки тому +1

    Thanks for the tips! I wanted to use my own art and turn my hallway into a sort of gallery space, so this video was helpful and gives me things to think about while I decide what I want to showcase from my work.

  • @Ghstgrl825
    @Ghstgrl825 2 роки тому

    Thank you Nick for your guidance. I’ve been stuck on what to do for a gallery wall of family photos and beach memories for our beach house. I started it but not was happy with it, so this gives me great ideas!

  • @ivanakostic5385
    @ivanakostic5385 2 роки тому +1

    Dear Nick, hello from Croatia! Your videos are so inspiring, funny and very useful, so thank you so much for making them that way! All the best!

  • @justCarila
    @justCarila 2 роки тому

    Hi, I really appreciate the way you explain with "do's and don'ts" images. Its easier to understand for me. Thanks!

  • @33Jenesis
    @33Jenesis 2 роки тому +24

    I have several linen tea towels from museums featuring famous cat art and several Toulouse Lautrec famous pieces also in linen tea towel form. I thumb tag them on the wall to be my gallery wall.

    • @ninak8506
      @ninak8506 2 роки тому +2

      I love this idea!
      My mom did something similar years ago with menus. That was when restaurants were so unique & their menus were art.

  • @2Blessed
    @2Blessed 2 роки тому +1

    Whew! Sigh of relief, I think I've done pretty well, based on these guidelines! I feel like I am fairly skilled at creating gallery walls now, I've done many, and at least in my opinion, they look very nice. I seem to have a knack for choosing the right pieces and arranging them well. I also like to lay out everything on the floor to get a visual of how the actual pieces will look in the arrangement I have in mind. Then use the pieces of brown paper taped on the wall to get the alignment correct, and you can put your hangers, nails, or whatever over the paper and tear the paper away when you are done for easy hanging!

  • @everythingilike-lisalovesf8540
    @everythingilike-lisalovesf8540 2 роки тому

    Perfect video I am working on a gallery wall. Love that you made this Nick!

  • @madelinedarling5213
    @madelinedarling5213 2 роки тому +2

    Love this! I’ve been struggling with gallery walls in my new rental.

  • @Damnedpaperclip
    @Damnedpaperclip 2 роки тому

    I love this channel. Such useful tips with such good taste. I am having so much fun watching these videos and learning a lot. Thanks Nick!

  • @sherrierichard2848
    @sherrierichard2848 8 місяців тому

    Excellent visual examples! Love the “Do’s and Don’ts.” Great information and tips.

  • @shiplesp
    @shiplesp 2 роки тому +25

    Not a fan in general. I prefer a larger statement piece. I have seen some gallery walls that really work, but I still default to a single piece. The most I will go to is a multi-piece artwork, like a triptych. But this is just me :)

    • @anasha1647
      @anasha1647 2 роки тому +2

      I could not agree more .

    • @kleebraden26
      @kleebraden26 2 роки тому +3

      I agree. Gallery walls give me anxiety for some reason. I also prefer statement pieces or some blank space lol

    • @annaizak8639
      @annaizak8639 2 роки тому +1

      I agree, it’s a trend for a while.
      Planing to design your home should not be following a trend. Rather think about something timeless. For me it’s a oil paintings.

    • @jaxxiet5851
      @jaxxiet5851 2 роки тому +8

      Oof disagree totally, gallery walls aren’t new, and that tri art thing I do not like at all. Not a trend, you either have an eye for it or you don’t. All cool either way. I love the interest it brings.

  • @sharleybarnes7627
    @sharleybarnes7627 2 роки тому +1

    Loved your ideas. My gallery wall has been building, I didn’t plan it out. I kinda like it but after hearing your tips I should probably tweak it.

  • @harrisonkurt1770
    @harrisonkurt1770 2 роки тому

    So insightful and helpful! Thank you. I feel a lot more confident about going ahead with mine now.

  • @ingridveilleux4786
    @ingridveilleux4786 Рік тому +1

    I'm binge watching all of your videos!!! You are inspiring me to de-clutter (just because I should have already done this) and to put away in storage things that don't fit the look in a more disciplined way

  • @TheKrisMontoya
    @TheKrisMontoya 2 роки тому

    This video is perfect. I am planning a gallery wall right now. After watching this video I have some new ideas about what I can incorporate.

  • @tamarad4146
    @tamarad4146 2 роки тому +1

    I'm always sad when the video ends. I love your videos.

  • @danishirey9441
    @danishirey9441 2 роки тому

    We have a gallery wall that goes up our stairs that is a collection of family photos through the years. My husband took the time to measure everything and I love the way it turned out. Not too busy but not too bare.
    We used the same size frames from our wedding as our "baseline" and then expanded out from there with different sizes, textures, and layouts. We planned it out with newspaper stencils of the frames before we hung a single nail.

  • @monevaluation4716
    @monevaluation4716 10 місяців тому

    Outstanding advice and very comprehensive. Exactly what I was looking for. Thank you.

  • @borleyboo5613
    @borleyboo5613 2 роки тому +3

    Great tips. Thank you. I’m planning a gallery wall above my sofa so this video is timely. 👍

  • @yvonnelittle1185
    @yvonnelittle1185 2 роки тому

    Thanks for the video. Hubby and I just used your tips to help us create a gallery wall incorporating frame tv. It looks so great. Thank you :)

  • @rabbitgregory9289
    @rabbitgregory9289 2 роки тому +3

    Thanks for the tutorial. Curating the art in my home is always a challenge. Happy thanksgiving-I hope you’re eating delicious food with people you love.

  • @keepartit
    @keepartit Рік тому +1

    Great commentary on how to display. Thanks for the great video!

  • @eldritchelsbells
    @eldritchelsbells 2 роки тому

    Great tips as usual! This is really an awesome guide for each individual style and taste - thanks so much :)

  • @Erinv_
    @Erinv_ 2 роки тому

    Great video thank you! I’m excited to plan out my gallery wall now 🥰

  • @AbsoluteLeeNot
    @AbsoluteLeeNot 2 роки тому +1

    This was super helpful. I’ve had all of the pieces I want to hang for like a year at this point, but they’re still all on the floor, leaning against the wall. Maybe now I’ll actually get them up on the wall.

  • @hereforit2347
    @hereforit2347 2 роки тому

    I usually don’t like the dark wall thing but the one in your dining area works. I like how it contrasts with the kitchen giving it a real sense of separation and the way it looks from the white-walled sitting room. It also looks like it’s in a corner giving your eating area a sense of intimacy. The color and glow of the ceiling fixture warms up the space and plays nicely against the warm kitchen cabinetry and the warm woods in the living room. 👍🏾

  • @TcTess
    @TcTess 8 місяців тому

    Perfect timing! I’ve been repurposing frames for old family pictures. We formed a Facebook group and invited all the relatives we could find so we could share old photos. I now have beautiful family pictures from the 1800’s on up. The only changes I made to them was the I printed most in sepia tones since that was what many of them were anyway. I have dozens framed but haven’t worked up the courage to start hanging yet.

  • @elliw.
    @elliw. 2 роки тому +1

    Thanks for the amazing video. I was struggling with a big empty wall. Feel much more confident now. 🙏😊

  • @xochitlmartinez4890
    @xochitlmartinez4890 2 роки тому +1

    My partner insists on keeping his framed degree displayed. It was there when I moved in, lol. The wall it's on is perfect for a small gallery wall. He really wants to keep the degree up there. These tips have given me some ideas on how to incorporate and connect this to other art pieces. Well...I hope 😬

  • @sherryyuan8591
    @sherryyuan8591 2 роки тому +1

    Thank you for these helpful tips! I was just about to put a gallery wall up this weekend :)

  • @kklatour4
    @kklatour4 2 роки тому

    Thank you for this information. Great ideas and tips. It was great you showed pictures of some of the galleries! Helps me a lot.

  • @chrisk5985
    @chrisk5985 2 роки тому +1

    I have a huge collection of original screen prints and paintings from other artists, as well as myself, that I dream of putting into a gallery wall, but I've always been so nervous about doing such because of how many poorly executed gallery walls I've seen. This video was really helpful in getting past that fear, though! You had some really great tips!

  • @alliyking8957
    @alliyking8957 2 роки тому +1

    we did outs after Christmas one year and so we used the old wrapping paper as templates. It worked out great and was a pretty good hack

  • @suburbia2050
    @suburbia2050 2 роки тому +1

    An episode on hanging and sizing mirrors would be good

  • @sharonbuffett
    @sharonbuffett 2 роки тому

    Love your videos - and this one on gallery walls helped me so much!

  • @The-Pink-Checkered-Floor
    @The-Pink-Checkered-Floor Рік тому

    INCREDIBLY helpful! THANK YOU! 😁

  • @diannemc4840
    @diannemc4840 2 роки тому +1

    Thanks for the advice. I have a gallery wall. And I nailed it!!!