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Gallery Wall: Help decide on size

5 years ago

I have decided to do a gallery art display on a blank wall in my living room. I'm having a hard time deciding on the size and layout of the gallery.
I have taped out 3 options:
1) 4 vertically placed at at total size of 44" x 59.5". It's actually taped at 42"x57" but I'm too tired to retape it!
2) 4 vertically placed at a total size of 36" x 44.5"
or
3) 6 placed horizontally at a total size of 45" x 55".
I'd like hear input on which size and organization works best. Also, I am considering white frames so that the grid is not a distraction. What do we think about the frame colour?
I'm attaching 3 photos of my mock up plus an inspiration photo I found Houzz.

Comments (22)

  • 5 years ago

    Please ignore the drapery...I'm changing it all to white.

  • 5 years ago

    Hmmm...they all look nice but I'm leaning toward #1. I would also center it on the wall. Not a pro; see what they suggest.

  • 5 years ago

    Agree with chloebud

  • 5 years ago

    Agree, #1 and center it

  • 5 years ago

    I retaped #1 so it's more accurate to the actual dimensions. I don't think centering the gallery to the wall is the right move. If I do that the floor lamp is in the way and I think it'll look strange.

  • PRO
    5 years ago

    Sofas are not meant to be pushed up against a wall. Move it away from the wall about the width of your palm.



  • 5 years ago

    Beverly, so not centered? Not sure why that looks "off" to me, even with the floor lamp there. Glad you saw this!

  • PRO
    5 years ago

    I think the quality of light in the corner would be better with a linen shade on a floor lamp

  • 5 years ago

    Beverly, I agree. I had trouble finding a floor lamp that would fit. My sofa is centered to that wall and I only have a foot on either side. That's why I opted for that globe style floor lamp.

  • 5 years ago

    Floor lamp or not the pictures outlines are too close to the drapes, I agree with everyone else to move them over at least 4-6 inches. But I love where your going with the look!

  • 5 years ago

    They need to be centered on the wall, lamp or no lamp. Look at doing frameless canvas prints, photo tiles, or metal prints. They’ll look much more modern than framed.

  • 5 years ago

    @BeverlyFLADeziner, the space between the wall and the sofa is 12". Do you think it's ok if the lamp shade overlaps with the art? It's hard finding a shade that is less than 14".

  • PRO
    5 years ago

    Sorry didn't see the lights in the ceiling. so I have centered the art. This floor lamp from C&B would be nice on the other side of the sofa.

  • 5 years ago

    @BeverlyFLADeziner, thank you. If I center the artwork to the ceiling lights, and keep the same vertical height, would I benefit from making the gallery art wider?

  • PRO
    5 years ago

    That's your call. I suppose it will be determined by what you find in 4s

  • 5 years ago

    I think the floor lamp can overlap the art. It won't look odd at all, in fact I think it will add some dimension.

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  • 5 years ago

    @BeverlyFLADeziner, could I do a set of 6 instead, but place them horizontal, centered to the ceiling lights?

  • 5 years ago

    I meant, orient the gallery so it's horizontal!

  • 5 years ago

    I think if you do six its going to compete with the big painting and your eye won't know where to look.. I would stick to 4 IMO.

  • 5 years ago

    I would move the large painting to the left of the window and center it on that wall. I would do the gallery wall above the sofa with 6 pieces of artwork in a grid that is not as wide as the sofa. Consider putting a large vertical shaped piece of art over the sofa instead of a gallery wall arrangement.

  • 5 years ago

    I would do your very first mock-up, and I think your lamp is very cool. This is a nice room as is, I like your creativity, and don’t think everything needs to be changed.

    This. It’s unique and interesting.



  • 5 years ago

    I agree with Jinx. I love your room!