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Gallery Wall Ideas And How To Get Started
Black Walls For Art
From Dark Grey To Black ...
Loving the contrast and how easily eye-catching highlights are being created. I think it doesn't matter which style of artwork you add, it always looks elegant, calm and sophisticated. Personally I am preferring a chalkboard or dark blue black but I am not decided yet. Anyways, just daydreaming of a new studio / workshop space to display my work in different ways.
Inspirational day,
Antje xx
Monochrome Art Walls
Contemporary and inviting, aren't they?!
Loving all these display variations from being playful with the theme, the art or with the frames.
Images found via Pinterest and linked back. Enjoy
Picture Rail | Easy DIY
Isn't this cute?! I love the idea of mixing photo and fabric wall hangings and it's so easy to do. Click here and find this lovely DIY in its wonderful detail by Kelly Murray!
Since a bit of copper and brass is on trend and a bit of bling can't be wrong - have a look at this glorious DIY by the 'Little Green Notebook'!
Center Stage Without a Frame
Or You could show you attitude with a little help of hangers and pimped clipboards ...
MORE TAPE iDEAS ARE COMING UP ...
I hope you found something which takes your fancy if not why not check the more traditional Gallery Wall Ideas here. What's your gallery
wall going to look like?
Thanks for stopping by - it's always a pleasure to have you.
Fresh Gallery Wall Ideas for 2015
Looking for prints to start or finish your gallery wall?
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It looks like as if the trend of minimal black and white is going to be continued in 2015. However an integration of neutral colors like wood and/ or red metals like rose gold
or copper is taking place. Furthermore the unusual framing object is catching my eye more often.
More about that next time.
See You!
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Creative ideas to display your family photos on your wall with style
I am now a proud aunti to 4 lovely boys and one baby girl so it was time to check for some fun, fresh and creative ideas on how to display family photos. Well to make it short, I thought you
might wanne have a look too.
Enjoy
x
Each idea is linked to their source and even more inspiration.
GETTiNG STARTED
The best way to get started is to choose a formation you like - make some paper cut outs and give it a try ...
Gallery walls enhance your home’s character, make an incredible visual impact + add personal flair. Whether you arrange a small photo grouping or dedicate an entire room to a favorite collection, I'll give you Tips + Tricks as well as some inspiration you need to make your vision a reality.
...making a few, simple preparations > a hammer, some masking tape, a carpenter’s level and a tape measure are useful tools to have. Think too, about how to suspend your art. Different wall materials need different hooks and nails.
WHAT + WHERE
Decide what you want to showcase + where.
You should choose a place without direct sunlight as the sunlight will harm any art print or painting.
Photos, art, unique frames, eclectic objects or a mix?
When you decide what you wish to showcase please keep in mind that every object where you place an artwork in, like frames and framing materials, need to be acid
free and therefore archival framing and mounting products.
1. Besides from cutting out paper you could also get start by laying the pictures on the floor at the foot of the wall where they are going to be placed. Group them in different ways to find the best solution. Now find a vantage point, you could step on a stepladder this way you can get a good idea of the overall effect.
2. You should determine the right height. Keep in mind it is better to concentrate on the distance from the floor rather than ceiling. The rule of thumb is that the middle of the picture should be at eye-level.
Now try to find straight lines along the walls. There’s a difference between a staircase, a narrow hall and a large living room.
3. The more traditional way to hang photographs is to line up all the bottom or top edges of the photograph frames. You may find a natural line in
the room to base this alternative on.
Don’t base your layout on a window frame or door frame, because this could create a rather stiff impression and tends to distract from the motifs.
4. A simplified version of the ‘golden section principle’ is to measure out an imaginary line on the wall approx. 140 cm above floor level. Divide the height of your picture into eight and place it so that 5/8ths hang above this line. If you think that 140cm is too low, or if the room has a very high ceiling, you can raise the line a little.
5. If you have many different sizes of photos, group them together for an attractive collage impression. If they are all very small it could be great to hang them very close to one another. The rule of thumb is the larger they are, the more space they generally need between them and always create a uniform shape with the outer edges of the collage.
6. If you have lots of photographs or like to change motifs frequently, an art shelf can be your smart solution. By overlapping the frames on the shelf you can add even more life and depth to your favorite motifs.
Spotlights or special photograph/picture lighting can add extra life and depth to pictures. Halogen lamps reproduce the colors of the motif most faithfully.
But if you choose halogen lamps, make sure they are fitted with protective glass screen. Direct light from a halogen bulb can otherwise bleach the colors. Remember not to hang pictures and photos in direct sunlight or directly above a radiator.
useful links >
http://tipsaholic.com/9-tips-creating-perfect-gallery-wall/
http://www.simplyseleta.com/2010/09/gallery-wall-goodness/
http://www.myloveofstyle.com/2013/02/11/diy-gallery-style-photo-wall/
Creative Frame Options / DiY
What a wonderful idea - reuse old windows
> find even more reuse / upcycle ideas like this @ architecture design art
pimp with ribbon and create a farmhouse / French design
DiY picture frame - all the how to and step by step can you find here
The Neon Buzz on your wall ....
HOW ABOUT YOUR STAICARSE ...
