![]() 'We use one of the same principles with designing a gallery wall as we do with designing a room.' explains designer Lisa Le Duc. How do you curate a gallery wall in a living room? Avoid the wall with the TV (unless you want to make it part of the design) as you probably want to detract from the tech and a gallery wall can help do just that. We'd recommend go with the wall that draws your focus as you walk into the room. Often above the sofa feels like the right place – wherever you want the focal point of the room to be.' explains Elizabeth Day. 'It does depend on the space and size of the room. Where can you hang a gallery wall in a living room? Let a look this unique be the focus by keeping the rest of the room neutral with greys, creams, whites, and beiges. And in terms of hanging them to the wall, you can get some really strong velcro hanging strips that should do the job. You could even paint the boards for a bolder look. Look out for different shapes, sizes, textures, and washes. What we love about this look too is that you don't have to buy anything new, shop your own kitchen for chopping boards or keep an eye out for second-hand beauties on online marketplaces. How cute is this idea? Perfect if you like a modern rustic living room and want to bring in some natural textures. (Image credit: Photography by Claire Esparros) I tend to lean towards bold frames and do the same with mirrors, the bolder, the better!' 7. 'The style and material of the frame is also a very important consideration. but the key consideration is the size, making sure the scale of the artwork suits the room and is not too small or large.' explains interior designer Fiona Barratt. 'Artwork can really bring a living room to life - I would say that the art can really be of any media and color, be it photography, oil, watercolor etc. It all feels to scale with the wall and the room. The larger prints are kept at eye level so there's not too much fuss going on there and there are just enough smaller prints above to create that unruly feel without going overboard. The prints aren't taken all the way to the ceiling, as this is a small room that would overwhelm the space. In this pink living room designed by Yellow London the mismatch of prints seems effortless, but you can see the thought behind it. Ensure a gallery wall is to scaleĮven the most eclectic of gallery walls needs some planning. 'In contrast to the ‘gallery walls’ we so often see today, we installed these works in a regular grid, an almost architectural approach, as opposed to the often seen more chaotic approach.' 6. This is a tactic that we use when the artwork is light in color.' says Glen. 'The end wall was painted darker than the rest of the room to both have the wall recede in the room, and to further amplify the artwork on white paper. In such a large, multifunctional space a gallery on a blank wall would just get lost, however, the contrast between grey and white turns it into a real focal point in the room. The Rorschach Test prints continue on the wall from the kitchen to the living room.' explains Glen. ![]() 'We built a floating wall for a large TV on the living room side, and more cabinets and counters in the Kitchen. In this open plan living room designed by Glen Gissler, the deep warm grey wall was used to create a harmonious feel between the kitchen and the living area as it runs between the two. The best way to make a living room gallery wall really pop is to contrast it with a dark-hued wall. I always lay out all of the pictures on the floor first and work out what pieces work well next to each other and what arrangement they look best in before making the final decision.' 4. ![]() 'I like a mixture of art from contemporary to traditional and a mixture of mediums and materials.' explains Elizabeth. 'A variety of sizes is also important and obviously, the final hang is almost the most important aspect of all as you need to get the balance and spacing right. It's eclectic without being overly cluttered. This approach stops the gallery wall from look too. You have the clear focal point with the larger print and that then becomes a guideline for where the smaller prints should sit below. The gallery wall in this blue living room designed by Elizabeth Day is the perfect example of a layout that always works. Consider how the prints and pieces look together, how the colors and sizes work, and if you opt for different styles of frame how they all sit together too. Before you start hammering holes into your wall, have a really clear plan of how you want your living room gallery wall to be laid out.
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |
AuthorWrite something about yourself. No need to be fancy, just an overview. ArchivesCategories |