Traditional Neutral Gallery Wall Picks
Hi friends! I’m back after a busy week of organizing after the Tuesday Made warehouse sale. It has been a whirlwind over here. Thanks to all who made it over to say hello and grab some home finds! It was a beautiful day. Today, I wanted to share some classic art picks for curating a traditional and neutral gallery wall. After Jordan shared her budget home office makeover, I’ve had so many inquiries about that gorgeous gallery wall. While she took the DIY framing route, I’ve got lots of framed & ready-to-hang options packed into this post for you. Click through for some pretty art picks!
How to Curate a Gallery Wall
First things first… how do you curate a gallery wall? I’m sharing my quick process and best tips below:
- Choose a common denominator. This could be a color palette, a theme, a frame style, artistic medium, content, texture, etc… something to loosely tie the gallery grouping together.
- Begin collecting & purchasing pieces that fall within your parameters. Choose art that fits your common denominator, size, scale, and aesthetic.
- Create a visual plan or layout. I think it’s easiest to begin with 2-3 large pieces and build around them… filling gaps with smaller works. Trying photographing your art, then lay it out on the computer. You can also physically layout the art on your floor, measuring from side to side and top to bottom, ensuring it will fit your wall. Another trick? Use painters tape to get the scale right.
- Things to consider while planning… be sure to take balance and weight into consideration. Does one side of the gallery wall feel visually heavy or out of balance? Keeping shifting the art until you achieve a balanced look and are happy with the overall layout.
- Install the Gallery Wall. The last step is to install the gallery wall. We typically work from the center out, but there are multiple installation paths to reach your end goal. Do what works best for you!
Neutral Framed Artwork Selections
Click directly on each work of art below to be redirected.
I can attest to the quality of these ready-to-hang pieces, as they’re all custom framed from my shop, Tuesday Made! Be sure to double check the scale (use a tape measure), as some are quite large.
Framed Natural Gallery Sets
If you’re looking to achieve a look similar to Jordan’s gallery wall… I’d suggest ordering a set to build around. Having 2-3 cohesive pieces within your gallery wall ensures it will feel balanced and collected- with less visual chaos. Scroll though some of these below- they’re all clickable.
See how Jordan repeated two landscapes below? Those moments in a larger gallery are always a good idea for cohesion and a common thread!
FAQ
Absolutely! I love to mix and match frames. If you don’t have a common denominator, the frame style or color can definitely provide cohesion… but if the artwork feels cohesive on its own, definitely mix & match frames.
This depends on the look you’re going for. My preference is anywhere from 1 inch to 5 inches, depending on the negative wall space you’re trying to cover.
If you missed the drama, I broke a couple of pieces of art while installing our entryway gallery wall… I’m currently waiting on my framer to finish installing the new glass, and then I’ll be sure to share the process. I photographed everything so I’ll have a complete tutorial for you!
Related
Interested in more art and gallery wall inspiration? Artwork happens to be one of my favorite topics (I went to school for fine art and art history). I’ll link six reader favorites for you below…
- How to Turn Inexpensive Framed Art Into Custom Art
- Custom Framing Art Tips, Cost, and Frame Selection Ideas
- 15 Designer Gallery Wall Combinations
- Creating Your Own Photographic Artwork
- Designer Trick : Artwork Installation
- Your Guide to Creating the Perfect Grid Gallery Wall
I hope this post was helpful if you’re planning a gallery wall. Thanks for bearing with me this week as things have been hectic and busy! We’ve got family arriving tomorrow for the long weekend ahead. Speaking of the holiday weekend… I’m working on a big list of the best Memorial Day sales for you (with my codes and top picks), so check back for that post on Friday!