Gallery walls
How to hang your favourite moments or prints to create an interesting space in any room
Over the last few years, the interior design world has hemmed and hawed over whether gallery walls were a trend that was on its way out, or a classic wall decor option. There may be a few people still on the fence, but the overall feeling is that a gallery wall will always have a place in interior design.
Now that hardware shops have opened again, you should be able to find all of the hanging supplies you’ll need in order to put up a gallery wall of your own. Frames and artwork? Spots like the Irish Design Shop, April & The Bear, and Jam Art Factory can ship wooden frames and artwork around the country. You can also search for Irish-based shops on Etsy, enabling you to support even more small makers during difficult economic times. If you have a selection of frames and are in a hurry to get art on the wall, you’ll find a wealth of printable artwork as well. When you’re ready to start hanging, the best advice is to lay everything out on a flat surface, like the floor or a bed so that you can see how everything will fit together.
If you’re putting together six frames of the same size, hanging simply requires measuring precisely and hanging them in a grid. If you’re hanging a random collection of sizes and shapes, making sure the selection is balanced in terms of colours (dark colours spread evenly) and sizes, is important.
If you’re nervous about putting together a large gallery wall, start with three frames to fill a smaller space. If you follow the rule that each of the frames should be hung equidistant from the others, you’ll be all set.