WHAT ARE SOME LAYOUT DESIGNS?

The Grid

The grid is a relatively easy gallery wall template to follow. For this one, it looks nicest if all the frames are the same size.  All you need to do is line up the tops of each frame. For a horizontal grouping, decide if you want the tops of each frame to line up, or the bottoms. You can use painters tape to ensure you line them up properly. When spacing artwork, ensure you keep objects about 2-5 inches apart. Two basic grids are below. These are good starting points.

The Box

Here’s another option: place your frames within a “box”. Notice how all sides, tops and bottoms of the frames within the box line up. You can arrange frames of various sizes within the space, as shown below. This may take some time to get right, which is why it’s important to plan things out on paper first.

The Stack

As the name implies, the Stack layout involves stacking photos one above the other. This is a great way to display family photos or memories from your travels.This is an easy layout to follow and creates a cohesive look when you use similar or identical frames.You can also do a single stack and rather than line up the frames, you center them in a vertical line. For this type of Stack, the frames can be different sizes and styles.

The Crown

The Crown layout is another good choice when you have one large piece of artwork and a few smaller ones.

The Organic

The Organic is the original gallery wall layout.  You start with one large piece of art which becomes your focal point. Then you add smaller frames and place them around the focal point. Frame edges do not need to line up. All you have to do is make sure that you have a uniform space in between each frame so that the entire look is cohesive. This is the classic layout because you can keep adding to your gallery wall on the outside perimeter. You can use a mix of frames in all sizes and styles, as well as mismatched art and objects. This is more of a “freestyle” design.

“Up The Stairs” Layout

Note how each frame in the example below lines up with another, either on the bottom, top or side.