Gallery walls are a trendy way to tell the story of your home, family, show off your interest and what you love on the whole but a floor to ceiling gallery wall can be a real game changer in your home: it can turn even a small awkward nook into a one-of-a-kind space. Planning such a scene isn’t that easy, and we’ve gathered some brilliant tips and examples that will inspire you to do that.
Fill An Awkward Nook
Don’t feel like you have to fill up the largest wall in your house. Instead, choose a smaller space that maybe can’t fit anything else but a few small frames—or even a space that isn’t heavily trafficked. Staircases and the awkward space between two doors or windows are the perfect examples.
a beautiful dining room with a light-stained table and mismatching chairs, a chic chandlier and a monochromatic gallery wall
a beautiful eclectic dining room with a stained table and vintage chairs, a potted tree and a free form gallery wall with much color
a beautiful vintage-inspired dining room with a black and white floor to ceiling gallery wall, an oval table and neutral chairs
a blank wall taken by a floor to ceiling gallery wall in black and white adds chic and a refined touch to the space making it wow
a bold and eye-catchy gallery wall with various types of art in mismatching black frames will make a statement anywhere
a bold gallery wall with colorful art in mismatching black frames will bring a touch of color and an artful feel
a bright floor to ceiling gallery wall that sets the tone in the space and makes it more stylish and elegant
a bright free form gallery wall with colorful artworks and msiamtching frames for an eclectic and fun feel in the space
a bright gallery wall with abstract artworks and prints, with neon ligth frames and usual ones for a funky look
a catchy dining room with a round table and vintage chairs, a rug, a free form gallery wall and a cool chandelier
Create It Gradually
A floor to ceiling gallery wall is a large project to realize and you don’t have to do it all at once. You may not have all the artwork you are going to hang on the wall. Build in groups of a few frames making sure to balance those groups in color and size, it’s an easy way to incrementally build a wall you love.
a catchy living room with a black loveseat, a bright free form gallery wall, a wooden ladder, printed rugs and a fluffy pouf
a colorful abstract gallery wall like this one will bring a touch of color and a lot of interest, here it's also contrasting the accent all
a colorful gallery wall taking two walls with mismatching frames and super bold artworks in various styles and in various colors
a colorful and bold gallery wall with mismatching frames and super bold artworks in various styles placed on a wall with color block
a colorful gallery wall taking two walls, with vintage paintings in neutral frames, with portraits and botanicals is amazing
a colorful gallery wall with mismatching vintage frames, with and without mats, with art in various bright colors
a colorful pop art gallery wall in various colors - posters for fun and with black and white frames is a bold idea
a creative gallery wall with bold and unusual artworks and posters in mismatching frames is a very bold idea
Start At The Eye Level
Choose a center focal point and start from there. Instead of building your artwork out in a more radial design, think about building up and down in vertical groups.
a fantastic floor to ceiling gallery wall in gold and black frames is a unique decor idea that takes over the whole space
a free form staircase gallery wall with black and white family pics and white frames is a very chic and stylish idea for any space
a free form gallery wall with mismatching frames and bold and black and white artworks and family pics is a cool idea
a fun and bold free form gallery wall with mismatching frames and without frames and various mismatching art
a fun and bright floor to ceiling gallery wall that takes two walls, a loveseat with colorful pillows and a neon sign
a jaw-dropping dining room with a simple table and vintage chairs, whimsical rope pendant lamps and artworks all over the space
a large and bold free form gallery wall with thin frames and colorful art, mostly abstract, takes over the whole space
a large corner gallery wall of black and white family photos in matching black frames is a good idea to style an awkward nook
You Can Move Art Around
Hanging frames isn’t permanent—even though it sometimes feels like it. You have the freedom to move pieces down if you find other pieces you love more. Think of your gallery wall (especially the large floor to ceiling variety) as a rotating or evolving display instead of a gallery that once hung, is never to be altered again.
a large free form gallery wall with a bold color scheme and with vintage artworks will make the space more refined
a large gallery wall with mismatching vintage frames and black and white artworks with a strong elegant vintage feel
a light-filled living room with a floor to ceiling gallery wall, a creamy sofa with colorful pillows, a chess table and potted plants
a light-filled living room with an arched window, a white sofa and a bench, a vintage gallery wall and a creative sphere chandelier
a monochromatic gallery wall with thin black and blonde wood frames and black and white artworks is a stylish idea
a moody and refined dining room with black walls and a ceiling, a floor to ceiling gallery wall, a sleek black table and amber chairs
a navy bathroom with a gallery wall that takes all the blank wall space, white appliances and a mirror integrated into this art spot
a neutral vintage dining room with a stained table and creamy chairs, a large free form gallery wall and some dried blooms
Put Your Least Favorites On The Bottom
What is hanging at eye level (around 57 inches) will probably be seen first and the most. Pick pieces that you want to be the center of attention to hang at eye level, and use the low space for either prints that may mean a bit less to you (or instead using it as a space for bigger pieces to balance out smaller ones.
a refined free form gallery wall with mismatching black frames and various types of art - from family photos to paintings
a Scandinavian dining room with a modenr table and black chairs, a free form colorful gallery wall and bookshelves
a Scandinavian space with a floor to ceiling gallry wall done in contrasting colors and white upholstered furniture plus a white coffee table on casters
a stylish colorful gallery wall with matching black frames, colorful artworks and posters, a glam clock and bold prints
a stylish farmhouse living room with stained furniture, a floor to ceiling gallery wall, a black leather sofa, a black coffee table and a chandelier
a stylish mid-century modern dining room with a round stone table, cane chairs, a lovely gallery wall and a pendant lamp
a super colorful and chic free form gallery wall with bold artworks and prints of various kinds, a mirror, decorative plates and faux taxidermy
Don’t Neglect Small Stuff
You might think the larger statement pieces that serve as the focal point of your wall are the main ones, but you’re wrong. The smaller frames not only add balance but can also be used to bridge gaps between the larger pieces and vertical collections, if you choose to build out your wall with that method. Even though we often call the smaller pieces fillers, they really do play an important role in building the perfect gallery wall.
a very chic gallery wall with gilded frames and various types of paintings will blow your mind away
a vintage bathroom with light green walls, a gallery wall that covers two walls at once, a clawfoot bathtub and a free-standing sink
a vintage black and white gallery wall with mismatching frames and vintage art is a stylish idea
a vintage home office with a stained desk and chairs, an elegant fireplace, a large gallery wall and an arched mirror
a vintage living room wiht a floor to ceiling gallery wall with a vintage drawing, a white sofa and a brown chair and a crate side table
a vintage space with a floor to ceiling gallery wall with various frames and mostly paintings is a very cool and chic idea
a wall fully taken by a floor to ceiling gallery wall with artwork of various shapes and in various frames is amazing
a witchy gallery wall with thin black frames, bold prints, vintage artworks and photos is a catchy idea
an awkward nook turned into an art-filled space with a floor to ceiling gallery wall that takes two walls, a vintage console table and a round mirror
an eclectic and colorful gallery wall with bold paintings, posters, signs, prints and various elements to make it catchier
an eclectic gallery wall with various types of art in mismatching frames is amazing and looks wow
an eclectic living room gallery wall with various artwork, masks, mini sculptures and botanical posters is lovely
an eclectic living room with a grey sofa, a free form floor to ceiling gallery wall, a bold printed rug, a stack of books on the chest
emerald walls with a floor to cieling gallery wall that takes them both - that's a cool way to accent your staircase nook