If you’re revamping your home, and don’t know what to do with that large, blank wall in your living room, consider creating a gallery wall.
This design feature — often seen dotted among Pinterest boards titled “dream home” — consists of hanging various framed images and other seemingly random design elements on an empty space.
Though they’re visually appealing, it’s a fine line between creating a charming piece of controlled chaos and a complete omnishambles. It’s best to stick with easy-to-match, neutral colours and textures. This means using woods and a primarily monochrome palette.
If your wall features bold pops of colour, keep the accessories in the rest of the room simple. You’ll also need to think about spacing and proportions. Double check that you have an equal mix of small, medium and large items to balance out the look.
Finally, choose images and items that have sentimental value. This can be anything from your favourite quote typed in a beautiful font to a wall hanging picked up on your travels.
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