A gallery wall turns a blank wall into the most personal spot in your home. Done well, it looks collected over time; done badly, it looks chaotic. This step-by-step method gets it right the first time.
1. Choose a theme
A theme keeps a mixed wall cohesive. Travel is one of the easiest: frame the cities you love, or the ones on your wish list. Our colorful travel print posters come in many destinations and sizes, so you can build a full set that matches.
2. Pick a color thread
Repeat two or three colors across the prints. Bright travel posters pop against white walls; on darker walls, add neutral or beige prints to balance them (see our wall art & canvas collection).
3. Add one unexpected object
Break up the frames with something three-dimensional. A surreal melting wall clock instantly becomes the conversation piece, and it is functional too. Mirrors, small shelves and woven baskets work as well.
4. Plan the layout on the floor
- Lay everything out on the floor first and photograph it.
- Keep 5–8 cm between frames for a tight, modern look.
- Place the center of the arrangement at about 145–150 cm from the floor (eye level).
- Over a sofa, leave 20–25 cm between the sofa back and the lowest frame.
5. Choose a layout style
- Grid: identical frames in rows. Clean and modern.
- Salon: mixed sizes built out from one large anchor piece. Eclectic and personal.
- Linear: frames aligned along a shared top or center line. Ideal above sofas and beds.
6. Hang it with fewer holes
Cut paper templates of each frame, tape them to the wall and mark the nail point. For lightweight prints, renter-friendly adhesive strips work well. Use the same no-drill approach for hooks and shelves, as in our small bathroom storage guide.
Note: our canvas prints ship without frames, so measure your frames before you choose a size. Need the rest of the room styled? Read How to Style a Coffee Table.