Tuesday, October 25, 2011

Keys to Creating a Picture-Perfect Wall Gallery

(via Better Homes and Gardens)

I love the idea of a long wall or hallway dedicated to the display of beautiful photographs or artwork.

The repetition of black, white and gold creates a gallery-inspired setting in this modern living room.  Stark white walls enable the sketches to hold the space with their quiet presence.
 
(via Traditional Home)

Charles Spada has expertly designed a stunning art vignette, adding a sophisticated layer of dimension to this glamorous interior.

(Charles Spada Interiors)

Simple, horizontal picture rails allow frames to lean against the wall, providing the option to easily change or update the collection of personal photos on display.   

(via Better Homes and Gardens)

Successfully hanging frames in varied sizes requires a keen eye.  This picture gallery exemplifies the mastery of perfect balance and proportion.  

(via Once-Daily-Chic)

Utilizing the power of negative space, this designer has skillfully arranged a cohesive and eclectic composition of sculptural pieces and framed artwork.

(via Canadian House and Home)

Floor space is employed to house the overflow of this homeowner's collection, instilling the charming atmosphere of a working art studio.  

(via Modern-Sophisticate)

The arrangement of this staggered art cluster is dictated by the sweeping contour of the staircase,  creating an impressively complex and striking feature wall.

(via Inspiration-Bliss-1026)

A series of architectural prints line the full expanse of this hallway, deftly repeating the scale and design of the surrounding wall mouldings.

(via Eclectic Revisited)

A personalized wall gallery is a beautiful way to showcase your collection of art or photographs, and when careful consideration is given to scale, colour and composition, the result is certain to be nothing less than picture-perfect.

 

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