How to Create a Gallery Wall With Mixed Frame Sizes
Creating a gallery wall is an exciting way to bring personality, colour, and texture into your space.
When executed correctly, a gallery wall becomes a great focal point within a room, offering both character and style and acting as a window into your personality and passions.
Mixing frame sizes adds depth and interest, but it can also be a bit tricky. Here are some tips from the experts at Photo Frames and Art to help you pull it off beautifully.
1. Start with a gallery wall plan
Before you make any holes in the wall, lay all your frames on the floor. Use painter’s tape to mark out the dimensions of each frame on the wall space, then arrange your pieces inside that area until it looks balanced.
2. Choose a unifying element for your gallery
Even with different sizes and frame styles, your gallery wall should feel cohesive. Pick a common thread like:
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A consistent colour palette
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Matching mounts (even if the frames differ)
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A shared theme (e.g., a travel destination, a type of art, a favourite artist or film)
3. Use a central anchor piece
Start with one large or visually striking piece in the centre and build out from there. This helps establish a focal point and makes the wall feel intentional rather than random.
4. Keep consistent spacing in your gallery wall
No matter the frame size, keep the spacing between frames uniform – usually five to eight cm works well. This consistency helps tie the arrangement together.
5. Mix gallery orientation thoughtfully
Don’t be afraid to mix portrait and landscape pieces, as this adds movement and dynamism. Just be sure to balance them across the wall to avoid one side feeling heavier.
6. Edit, edit, edit
Once everything’s up, step back and reassess. Sometimes less is more, so don’t be afraid to remove a piece or rearrange if something feels off.
At Photo Frames and Art, we have a wide range of frames in all kinds of colours, styles and sizes, allowing you to create truly stunning gallery walls.
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