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Creating Wall Groupings That Wow
My name is Layla, and I'm a designaholic. I work from home as a design consultant and write a home decor blog called The Lettered Cottage.
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There's nothing like an arrangement of art to instantly create a focal wall. But pulling it all together can be tricky, so here are some helpful tips:
- Before you hang anything, experiment with different layouts on the floor first. Take photos from above as you move things around. This way, you won't have to rely on your memory if you want to go back to a previous arrangement.
- Use newspaper to cut out the shapes of the frames (or objects) you want to use, and then tape them to your wall so you can make sure you're going to like the way your grouping looks before you start pounding nails into your walls.
- When in doubt, hang your largest piece in the center and work your way around it using smaller pieces the further out you go.
- For a extra captivating look, mix some interesting objects in with your framed pieces. I love using old keys, letters, numbers, and small vases.
- If you choose to use a variety of different frames, be careful not to use too many that are the same color all in one area of your grouping. Spread the color evenly for a well-balanced look.
- Before you hang anything, experiment with different layouts on the floor first. Take photos from above as you move things around. This way, you won't have to rely on your memory if you want to go back to a previous arrangement.
- Use newspaper to cut out the shapes of the frames (or objects) you want to use, and then tape them to your wall so you can make sure you're going to like the way your grouping looks before you start pounding nails into your walls.
- When in doubt, hang your largest piece in the center and work your way around it using smaller pieces the further out you go.
- For a extra captivating look, mix some interesting objects in with your framed pieces. I love using old keys, letters, numbers, and small vases.
- If you choose to use a variety of different frames, be careful not to use too many that are the same color all in one area of your grouping. Spread the color evenly for a well-balanced look.
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The symmetrical look of this collection of frames matches the symmetrical look of the windows on the adjacent wall.
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| Here, a variety of different-sized frames creates a very laid back look on the wall behind the sofa. |
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Three coordinating prints, hung in a horizontal row, make the most of this particular expanse of wall.
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| A collection of necklaces tells a story about the person who lives here and makes good use of the wall around the dresser. |
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A collection of framed maps make for an intriguing wall grouping in this photo.
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Family photos fill up this wall in style.
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| A collection of mirrors, unified by color, makes a cheerful design statement in this photo. |
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| These items are very different in type, but the color red brings the whole grouping together. |
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Here, a collection of vintage plates and a pretty little mirror makes plays well with the blue dresser blue.
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I used a mix of white, wood and black frames to create a eclectic-looking collection in our guest bedroom.
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Celeste I love the collection of maps. The grouping looks really good and it's interesting.
3 years ago · Like
Ginger @cottageonrosewood.blogspot.com I had two of these pictures already in my ideabook for this very reason. I want to do a salon wall in my hallway and these inspire me. Gorgeous.
3 years ago · Like
kayjayem love the mirrors on the wall...off to find a collection!
3 years ago · Like
oldcharm So many beautiful photos. Great post!
3 years ago · Like
Becky Harris Bosworth Hodemaker has got the art arrangement down, but I like your guest room the best! I am constantly thinking I'm going to arrange things fabulously, but I usually miss the mark. Hence, there is a lot of spackle on my walls!
3 years ago · Like
victoria_d Bosworth Hoedemaker is one of my favorite designers at Houzz! The maps collection is beautiful. Thanks for sharing these fabulous photos.
3 years ago · Like
Eileen Curinga Great ideas for wall groupings. I saw an old map of London at an auction a while ago and fell in love! Of course, it quickly got out of my price range!
3 years ago · Like
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InterDesign Studio Very colorful playful art brings life to this wall. 
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InterDesign Studio A collection of 88 hand signed collectible photographs were framed in thin black frames to work perfectly with the matte black piano. 
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InterDesign Studio Small interior home office space is brought alive with the wall grouping. 
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InterDesign Studio A collection of hallway art is brought to life on a yellow wall. 
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Karen Evans Thank you so much for featuring my home office in this ideabook. What an honor.
3 years ago · Like
FOCAL POINT STYLING Thank you Layla for featuring my Makeover For Mom family gallery wall!!
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nixx22 Layla can you give me feedback on my photo wall. Ilike it but I think it may need a bit of work...just not sure how to fix it. Your feedback is much appreciated. 
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