Skip to main content

Gallery wall ideas to completely transform any blank, boring space in your home

Consider these gallery wall ideas to set your home apart from the rest

cGallery walls have been around for some time. They are a great way to take up space on a large wall, and they are much more interesting than one single piece of art. But if you aren’t careful, gallery walls can look a bit basic and too uniform.

The point of a gallery wall is to showcase something that’s important to you — family trips, rare art, special photos — so make sure to highlight them in a fun and interesting way. Here are a few gallery wall ideas to get you inspired and ready to tackle your most boring wall.

Gallery wall above bed with black and white frames and small mirror
Ground Picture/Shutterstock

Mix metals

We love mixing things up, especially on a gallery wall. You can accomplish this in several ways, and choosing frames that are variations of gold, silver, black, and copper can help add a bit of character to the wall. Play around with sizes and make sure the wall is balanced, so you don’t have one color too prominent on one side or another.

You can also add in a frame or two that has a pop of color, like bright pink or orange, for a bit of a surprise element. Hang them in a way that isn’t uniform to add additional character. We advise laying all pieces out on the floor first, so you can move things around without punching too many holes in the walls.

Add in more than photos

Gallery walls can be filled with all sorts of decor, be it wall candles, small shelves, clocks, and other wall hangings mixed in with photos. This allows for varying textures, heights, and depths to come through. We also love adding mirrors of different sizes to a wall to balance any light coming into the space. I have a gallery wall in my entryway, and it’s filled with photos from family travels, along with other mementos from trips like framed train tickets and a unique piece of art found in a distant location.

Gallery wall in bedroom
Image used with permission by copyright holder

Find unique locations

We love the idea of gallery walls in different places in the home, like up a staircase or in a bathroom. The goal is to have fun with it and make it an interesting place to stop. One unique idea if you have kids is a gallery wall of their artwork over the years. This can be fun in a hallway between kids’ rooms or in a pantry. Kids bring home so many school projects and it’s a fun and interesting way to display some of it in your home.

Gallery walls don’t have any rules, and that’s why we love them. They can be as interesting, quirky, or classic as you want them to be. Play around with different colors, metals, and fabrics to create a unique look that’s right for your home.

Editors' Recommendations

Julie Scagell
I am a freelance writer based in Minneapolis, MN. My passions include my dogs, talking about my dogs, and taking pictures of…
Want to level up your wall decor? We love this interior designer’s trick for blank wall space
Try this clever tip for tackling blank wall space in your home
Woman hanging beach art

A common struggle for many homeowners is decorating a wall without making it feel too cluttered or, worse, too empty. Too much negative space can leave a room feeling unfinished, lackluster, and downright visually unappealing. Thankfully, Julie Jones, founder of Julie Jones Designs, took to TikTok to share a fantastic design trick for dealing with blank wall space by using a clever rule for your wall decor.

https://www.tiktok.com/@juliejonesdesigns/video/7254366084768320811
Try the 70/30 rule
Interior designer @juliejonesdesigns shared her trick for handling blank wall space with a unique rule that works for nearly any wall. “I have a 70/30 rule,” Jones says in her TikTok video. She explains that the rule means 70% of the wall needs to be filled with positive space while the other 30% can be negative. “It’s a really easy formula that you can apply to almost any wall.”

Read more
Modernize your oak wood decor with these gorgeous paint colors
These colors can give oak wood a modern, refreshing look
Kitchen with black cabinets and dark wood inspired by midcentury design

Whether you’ve just installed your favorite oak kitchen cabinets or you’ve decided on a stunning oak wood floor for your home, it can be difficult to find a modern color palette that looks seamless alongside these warm wood tones. While oak wood is stunning with traditional design, modernists who favor its classic appeal might find blending this tone with their existing palette frustrating.

Oak wood has a tendency to look outdated or overly traditional in a home's design. This happens for several reasons. For example, a dark or brown color palette makes oak look a bit drab in spaces where modernists prefer light or airy tones.

Read more
6 incredible reasons you should add plants to your home right now
Check out these science-backed reasons why you should start shopping for houseplants today
Woman sitting at home surrounded by plants

Indoor plants are having a major moment in interior design. Some of the most prominent trends and aesthetics revolve around biophilic design, which involves incorporating greenery and natural materials into your home. But being on-trend isn’t everything; there are tons of reasons why plants are important to have in the home.

From purifying the air and creating a more comfortable environment to boosting relaxation and productivity, greenery can have a massive positive impact on your living space. So why are native plants important in design? Keep reading to discover some science-backed reasons why plant you should start shopping for houseplants today!

Read more