How do I plan a gallery wall layout?

Aim for 3–6 inches between each piece of wall art and around all sides of the frames. Arrange larger art with more space between frames, and group smaller art closer together. Also, make sure there is plenty of space between the frames and trim and molding so the gallery has room to breathe.

Are there rules for a gallery wall?

Mix up the sizes. The same size work or frame repeated over and over will look very formal. If that is what you are going for then great. Gallery walls can also look good with a large piece in with some smaller pieces. The large piece shouldn’t be on the edge though.

How do you calculate a gallery wall?

Measure the width of your couch and multiply it by ⅔. That’s roughly how wide your grid should be. Same goes for the space above a headboard. For a 60 inch wide Queen headboard, your arrangement should be around 40 inches.

How far apart should gallery wall frames be?

2-3 inches apart
Tips for Hanging a Gallery Wall Keep your frames 2-3 inches apart and the spacing consistent between each frame. Take a step back from time to time as you work.

How many gallery walls should be in a house?

The general rule of thumb is that no more than one gallery wall should be hung per room, so if you’re an art fanatic, you’ll want to plan to spread your collection of prints throughout the house or apartment. However, the options for where to hang a gallery wall within a space are essentially limitless.

How wide should a gallery wall be?

The ideal height of the canvas would be between 5.4 to 6.75 and the ideal width would between 3 feet and 3.75 feet. 2) When hanging wall art over furniture, such as a bed, a fireplace or a couch, it should be between 2/3 to 3/4 of the width of the furniture.

How big should a gallery wall be?

1) Wall art should take up 60%- 75% of the available wall space, i.e wall space that isn’t covered by furniture or moldings. Start by measuring the width and height of your wall and then multiply them by both 0.60 and 0.75. This will give you the range of canvas print sizes that will suit the space.