Gallery walls are one of the most creative and impactful ways to personalise your space. Whether you're working with family photos, art prints, or vintage finds, a thoughtfully styled gallery wall can turn any blank wall into a stunning focal point. Here are our top gallery wall styling tips to help you get started.

1. Choose a Theme or Mood

First things first, decide on the vibe you want... minimalist, eclectic, boho, modern, or classic. A consistent mood helps guide your selection of frames, colours, and the art you need to get the look you're after.

2. Curate Your Art Collection

• Mix sizes and mediums: Combine photos, paintings, typography, or even textiles. Don't be afraid to mix things up a little, you don't need a uniform look to make a statement! Using an array of sizes can help add an injection of personality to your gallery wall selection.
• Stick to a palette: Choose a cohesive colour scheme for a polished look. Consider your wall colour, soft furnishings and other furniture and tie your gallery wall in to this. 
• Tell a story: Use personal photos or a strong typography print as a feature to make it meaningful. The 50x50cm square frames are perfect for a feature gallery wall.

• Grid: Perfect for symmetry lovers and clean aesthetics, this is a cohesive look you can't go wrong with.
• Salon-style: Free-form arrangement with an artistic edge, reflecting your style and personality.
• Linear: Ideal for narrow walls or hallways - sophisticated styling that frames the space well.

4. Start in the Centre

Begin hanging your wall art from the centre or anchor piece and build outwards. This will help to ensure your arrangement is balanced and gives it a structured look even in organic layouts. If you've opted for a free form style gallery wall where you're mixing sizes and frames make sure to take a step back and view the formation you've picked from a distance, you still want your artwork to be centred to the space you're using but experiment with different layouts to get the impact that you want.

5. Vary Frame Styles (but Not Too Much)

Mixing frame finishes like wood, metal, and black adds texture, but stick to 2–3 styles to avoid visual clutter. Alternatively, keep all of your frames the same style and colour but use a range of different sizes for a more bohemian styling. 

6. Use the Right Hanging Tools

Level your prints and frames - depending on the weight and size of your frames you might want to use wall anchors or picture hooks. Command strips can be used for lightweight and smaller frames, but the larger and heavier sizes will need something more sturdy. Don’t forget a measuring tape - the key to a sharp looking gallery wall is ensuring uniform spaces in between your frames. 

7. Add Depth and Layers

Adding depth to your walls will give your gallery wall some extra personality, pick pieces which compliment your artwork or help it stand out. Incorporate 3D elements like mirrors, sculptural pieces, or sconces to give your wall art styling some extra sophistication.

8. Refresh Seasonally

Your gallery wall doesn’t have to be static. Swap out prints or photos to keep the display feeling fresh throughout the year. Love the artwork but need a change? Add a mount to change up the focal point of your artwork for a freshen up,

Final Thoughts

With a bit of planning and creativity, your gallery wall can become a true reflection of your style and story. Whether it’s above your sofa, in a hallway, or around a staircase, the key is to make it yours.

Need help getting started? Check out our curated collection of gallery wall art sets to find pieces that inspire. We also sell our 'Perfect Pairs' - if you want two prints rather than three, you'll find something you love in that collection.