Building a Gallery Wall—An Article for Beginners



Building a gallery wall may seem daunting, and that's because it is. How do I know what size frames to buy? How do I avoid making a million holes in the wall I know I'll never patch? 

While I didn't got a clear answer, I did suffer through many trials, tribulations, and inner turmoil to get it looking right. Something I still have nightmares about is when my roommate told me that gallery walls are not intended to be symmetrical—she said this after I had literally spent an hour measuring and taping off where all of the frames should go, with perfect symmetry.

 

Ripping the tape off the wall and questioning my life choices had me thinking, why don't I just use Photoshop to plan this out? By photoshopping them, I could ensure that every print would look cohesive with one another. Nailing frames into the wall without error is not a skill I offer advice on, as I managed to hammer a nail into the wall that will not come out—and then put a dent in the wall trying to get it out…so I don't have any helpful advice other than to try and cover mistake holes with your frames. 


Would I do a gallery wall again? Probably, but next time I'll find some man to hang the frames for me (the only way you'll catch me downloading Hinge again).


Sun Print
desenio.com

Oyster Print
etsy.com

Homebody Print
self-made!

Swimming Print
pixabay.com

Bikini Print
etsy.com

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