Creating a gallery wall is one of the easiest and most effective ways to use art in your home. It's also a great way to add some color and personality, plus it can help make your space feel bigger and more open! I love creating gallery walls, because there are so many different ways you can go about it. The simplest option is just hanging up a bunch of frames on a wall (or several walls), but if you want something with a little more umph, then read on for my 7 easy steps for creating the perfect gallery wall:

Assume it will take some time

Assume it will take some time. Creating a gallery wall can be a little time-consuming and requires careful planning. You’ll need to consider the size, shape and color of each frame you choose for your prints and photos, as well as how they will fit together to create the suitable composition.

Plan ahead! Make sure you have plenty of time on hand before starting your project. You should also ensure that all of your supplies are ready beforehand so that nothing gets lost along the way (and you don't distract yourself with searching for them). Assembling everything might seem like a lengthy task at first glance—but once you're done with shopping around town looking for just the right pieces... it'll feel like no big deal at all!

Pick a focal point

The focal point is a simple way to make the gallery wall more dynamic. This piece will be the focus of your gallery wall, so it needs to stand out from the rest of the pieces on display.

To create a focal point, pick one piece that stands out from all others and make it your biggest piece—this could be an artwork or a sculpture. You can also choose something colorful, interesting or unique as your focal point if you don’t have anything particularly big in mind.

Vary frame shapes, colors and sizes

Vary frame shapes, colors and sizes. When you're choosing frames for your gallery wall, start with a variety of shapes and sizes. You can also use different colors, textures and materials to add visual interest to the space as well.

Use wood or metal frames. You can choose wood or metal frames for your art work—both have their benefits! Wood frames are typically lighter than metal ones so they may be easier to hang on heavy items like mirrors or artwork in oil paint mediums (like acrylic). Metal is more durable than wood but harder to work with when you're trying to remove an old picture from its cardboard backing without tearing it—not impossible though!

Add in colorful prints and photos

Now that you’ve chosen a color and size for your gallery wall, it’s time to add in colorful prints and photos.

Use different colors—and not just two or three shades of the same hue!

Use a variety of sizes—make sure the art is at least 5”X7” if you want it to be effective on this kind of wall. If you want something even more impactful, go bigger than 8X10."

Use different shapes—you can experiment with square pieces and rectangles!

Use different materials—this will make all the difference in making your gallery wall look cohesive and polished instead of thrown together

• Leave a bit of a gap between the frames and the wall
• Leave a gap between the frames.
• Leave a gap between the frames and the ceiling.
• Leave a gap between the frames and the floor.

If you have huge art, use spacers or small pieces of wood to hold up an edge of your piece so that it doesn't touch anything else on its way down (or up). I like using tiny pieces of 2x4s cut into thirds as spacers because they're easy to find and come in handy for so many things around my house! But any hardwood or non-porous material will work just fine here, too—even some old CDs will do just fine as spacers if need be! You can always use one under each corner of your artwork if necessary (or even one under every other corner).

Creating a gallery wall can be done in 7 easy steps.

You'll need the following materials:

A blank wall (or section) to hang pictures on.

Frames and/or mats for each picture you wish to display. The frames should be of a similar style and size but they don't have to be exact replicas of each other—you can have a few different sizes if you like!

Picture hangers or nails for hanging the frames on your wall. It's best not to use tape or tacks because these may damage the surface of your walls over time; nail holes are easy enough to fill in later when you want them gone anyway!

Now that you've assembled all of your supplies, here are seven steps toward creating an amazing gallery wall:

Conclusion

A gallery wall can be a great way to add some interest to your home and give it some personality. It doesn’t have to be complicated, take your time and follow these steps carefully! Good luck!