When it comes to mixed art styles, there’s a fine line between it looking chic and intentional, and clumsy and messy – but there are a few tips and tricks you can use to mix and match wall art like a pro. 

Mixing art styles, frames and even different eras of your personal life can feel a bit like you’re breaking every design rule in the book, but the truth is it’s often the least matchy-matchy gallery walls that look the best. 

Whether you’re trying to mix personal family photos alongside vintage prints or modern abstracts with bold photography, creating a curated and cohesive gallery wall doesn’t have to be about following unspoken rules. 

This is our guide to how you can create a bespoke gallery wall that showcases your personality, mixes styles and gives you the freedom to create a feature that feels entirely you. 

Why Do Mixed Art Styles Work?

It might seem like an oxymoron, but mixed art styles can add a level of depth that single-theme gallery walls just can’t get to. By having a more mixed feel, you create a space that feels like a home, rather than a hotel.

You get to add personality and dimension to your walls when you mix and match wall art styles, frames and personal photos for a more eclectic, timeless feel. 

Our Tips & Tricks

If you’ve been wondering how to mix and match wall art but you have absolutely no idea where to start, these are our tips and tricks for making your gallery wall feel uniquely yours.

There Still Has To Be Unity

Whilst mixing and matching art, styles and frames sounds as simple as randomly selecting a few pieces, you have to ensure there’s still a common thread somewhere to tie your gallery wall together. 

There are a few different unifying elements you can choose from to keep things cohesive. 

Colour

Probably the simplest way to ensure your gallery wall still looks cohesive is to stick to similar colours. Choose two or three core colours that you will use across every one of your pieces. This makes it easier for you to choose pieces, or frames, that match your colour palette and ensures your mix-and-match style looks intentional, rather than messy. 

Themes

If a few colours feel like too difficult a choice to make, sticking with one overarching theme could be a way to keep everything tied together. Whether it’s nature, geometric, mid-century, water – whatever your interest may be. Finding one overarching theme and making sure everything ties in (even if it’s loosely) is a surefire way to make sure your gallery wall stays cohesive. 

Choose Frames Wisely

When it comes to mixing, matching and having a more eclectic feel, frames also play a big part. If you’re planning on exploring a wide variety of prints, it might be best to use the same frame across the board to stay cohesive. However, if you’re sticking to a theme or colour palette in your artwork, there’s a bit more wiggle room on the frames. 

A good rule of thumb is to stick with one main frame colour or style – like oak frames – and then include accents like silver frames for a pop of something different. 

Strategic Layout Is Key

When it comes to actually creating your gallery wall, layout really is everything. Whether you’ve stuck to a theme or not, the layout can make everything come together (or not!). 

Try to place bigger pieces towards the centre of the wall and then work outwards, and make sure you keep the spacing even for the most put-together look. You should also try to keep particular colours and tones together – this is especially true if you have a mix of cool and warm-toned pieces. 

By laying out similar pieces together, ensuring proper spacing and making sure you use bigger pieces to anchor the focus towards the centre of your wall, you can make your entire wall come together seamlessly. 

Refresh Your Space With Mix And Match Wall Art

If you’re looking for the perfect way to refresh your space, mixed art styles could be the perfect solution. By following our tips and tricks, you can make sure your gallery wall looks chic, intentional and reflects your personality. 

Transform your bare walls into something interesting, eclectic and completely unique to you, like a professional, with our expert guidance. Still looking for advice? You can get in touch with our experienced team today to find out how we can help bring your vision to life with our wall art prints.