| Make a statement worth staring at | | We tapped Chicago-based style influencer Nathan Michael to share a few of his favorite tips for building an interior design classic: the gallery wall. Read on to learn how to get started! | | Start By Curating | | The easiest way to get started is by pulling together all of the pieces you're considering and placing them on a table or the floor. Take a good look and see if things play well together. | | Consider color, a potential theme (like family photos only), and sizing, too. Try to have at least 8+ items to give it the full "gallery" effect. Different shapes and sizes will also add a sense of drama to the space. | | Add More Than Photos | | Consider adding mementos from trips and even objects, too. On vacation in Italy, Nathan and his wife fell in love with a grocery bag design from a local cheese shop. | | Rather than overlook it, they incorporated it into their gallery wall alongside a framed pair of his grandfather's glasses. As long as something is meaningful to you, they're a perfect addition to your gallery wall. | | Focus on Colors and Textures | | One thing you don't want to do is overdo color. You can be eclectic, but you don't need to highlight every color of the rainbow. It helps to start off with a color palette and then organize your items into that theme. Be sure to consider texture as well. | | Maybe you like clean lines and a modern aesthetic, or perhaps you want to pull in some juxtaposing textures and wood grains. As long as you know the look and theme you're going for, you'll have a compass to know when you're going off course. | | | All in all, creating a gallery wall should be fun, so enjoy putting together a collection of things that make you happy! Head to our home décor stores for inspiration and everything you need to complete the look. | |
