Start with scale
Use the size guide before choosing a work or frame format.
Room path
Gallery Wall
Build a sequence from size, spacing, frame consistency, and a clear visual rhythm. A gallery wall is an edit, not an accumulation.
Spacing rules
The gap between frames is as important as the frames themselves. For small works (under 40 cm), maintain 5 cm (2 in) between edges. For medium works (40–70 cm), increase to 6–8 cm (2.5–3 in). Large works need 10 cm or more, or they begin to read as separate installations. Use a ruler, not eyeballing: uneven gaps destroy the grid and make the wall look accidental. Horizontal and vertical gaps do not need to match; many successful gallery walls use tighter horizontal spacing and looser vertical spacing to echo the proportions of the room.
Rhythm: consistent frame or intentional mix
There are two valid strategies, and no middle ground. Strategy one: identical frames in a single finish, which creates a unified field where the art itself provides variation. Strategy two: a deliberate mix of two finishes—say, black metal and raw oak—used in a repeating alternation or grouped by row. Three or more finishes, or frames that vary wildly in width and depth, look like a flea-market stall. Choose your strategy before you buy a single frame.
Anchor piece
Every gallery wall needs an anchor: the largest, boldest, or most visually weighted piece, placed slightly off-centre (following the rule of thirds) to create tension. The remaining works orbit this anchor in descending order of visual weight, not size. A small print with a dark, saturated image can carry more weight than a large pale landscape. Arrange the full layout on the floor first, photograph it, and review the photograph before transferring anything to the wall.
Paper templates before hanging
Never drill a hole without confirming placement. Trace each frame onto kraft paper, cut out the shapes, and tape them to the wall with low-tack painter’s tape. Mark the hanger position on each template. Live with the layout for at least twenty-four hours, observing it from different seats and doorways. When you are certain, drive nails through the paper at the marked points, tear the paper away, and hang the frames. This method eliminates the patched-drywall disasters that plague impatient installers.
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Need help?
Not sure what size suits the wall? The size guide covers viewing distance and scale.