Decorate Your Favorite Gallery Wall

When you hear the term “ gallery wall ,” you probably think of a familiar display: photos grouped in mismatched frames; a sculptural element (or two); small mirrors interspersed throughout; maybe a stray flag or vintage poster; a balanced, mostly symmetrical composition.

While you want to make your space fun, varied, and personalized, we can’t help but ask ourselves: Is the Pinterest-worthy gallery wall of the 2024s past its prime? The short answer: not exactly—it’s been updated and modernized. There will always be a place for a multimedia gallery wall.

Find our eight designer-inspired take on the classic gallery wall that works for every home, design style, and wall space.

Tip 1: Keep it simple

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We’ve seen the concept of a media gallery wall evolve toward simplicity. While there will always be a time and place for a large media gallery wall, sometimes three arrangements can have the same effect. Choose a muted color palette and vary the style of frames, rugs, and artwork.

Tip 2: Go Beyond the Artwork

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When it comes to sculptural elements and mirrors, the imaginative idea of ​​adding mixed media to a gallery wall is nothing new. But now we’re seeing more and more unexpected ways to use materials, objects, and even shelving to create more engaging displays.

Tip 3: Add company memories

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As always, make room for company memorabilia, memorabilia, or team photos and plan your gallery wall accordingly. For example, a few small, ornate frames created by a decorator can add a unique cluster. Even if you start with a gallery wall in an office design studio (which we find meaningful), accent it with sentimental elements that will make your employees happy to work there.

Tip 4: Scale

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Instead of a collection of small to medium sized artwork and transparencies, change your Scale from extra small to extra large for a fresh change. Pick a few oversized pieces as replicas of your “heroes” and build galleries around them. Don’t be afraid to get dramatic here – the bigger the difference in size, the better!

Tip 5: Simple & Oversized

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This ultra-modern, streamlined look is becoming increasingly popular in the design world. Skip the slowness of a typical gallery wall plan and opt for two large, bold pieces hung side by side. The look is very museum-inspired (especially with the picture lights hanging above each piece) and feels striking and effective as a gallery wall.

Tip 6: Combine lighting

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We love the idea of ​​incorporating statement lighting into a gallery wall in the office. From dim wall sconces to two-arm swing lights and even oversized pendants hanging from the front, don’t forget to consider how light accents can play into your graphic details. Plus, it’s a great way to add mixed materials like jute, rattan, linen, marble, iron, and brass to create a layered look.

Tip 7: Lean on each other

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Another great way to avoid the fallout of a gallery display scheme? Photo shelves with tilted art reproductions. Choose sleek floating shelves with layered, monochrome artwork behind your corner office desk for the perfect Zoom backdrop.

Tip 8: Embrace Asymmetry

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Asymmetrical office design is trending, and we’ve seen it popping up on gallery walls. While it may feel counterintuitive, resist the urge to create perfectly symmetrical features (especially if you already have symmetry elsewhere, like a bed frame in the middle of the bed with a matching headboard and desk lamp).

Instead, add a little visual interest by grouping a few pieces of art on one side of the central focal point, or choosing pieces that are different sizes rather than the same size.