Now that I’ve given you all the science and technical know how for hanging a gallery wall, I though I’d end this series with some inspiration pics to get you excited about creating your own wall. Here we go…
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I hope you are inspired and have the confidence to tackle your own gallery wall. Have a wonderful weekend and I’ll see you back here on Monday.
Today I’ve got another idea for hanging your gallery wall with precision. It’s similar to this idea I posted a few days ago, but instead of cutting out each frame individually, you trace all the frames on a large sheet of paper while they are on the floor. It’s the same concept, but might be less time consuming.
This project is from The Nesting Game. She used a couple pieces of tissue paper taped together, traced, measured the holes, etc. She has a great tutorial and photos of every step so you can’t mess it up.
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Doesn’t her wall look great?!
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Come back tomorrow for one more tip on how to hang a gallery wall.
There are a few tricks to making a gallery wall look easy on the eyes. For an asymmetrical arrangement, you should have a common axis on which the pieces are lined up. The axis will give some order to the chaos and give you a great display.
This invisible line could go through the middle from which you work your way up and down.
Another way is to line the frames up at the bottom and keep the line there.
With a staircase wall, your frames should mimic the steps of the stairs and your axis should be a diagonal line through the middle.
If you want more symmetry you could work within a large square or rectangle, lining your frames up on all sides.
Hanging the perfect gallery wall (without a million unnecessary holes in the wall) is not hard. It just takes a little extra planning time, but it’s worth it to make sure everything is hung just right. All you need is some newspaper and tape.
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Trace your frames on to newspaper, cut out, and tape your paper on the wall. Measure where the hanger on your frame is and mark that spot on the newspaper. Hammer in your nail, rip the paper off, and hang your frames. It’s quite simple. Head on over to Dream Book Design for a complete tutorial of all these steps. Her wall turned out amazing!!
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Ever wonder how to get the perfect picture gallery wall? I have to admit that I always struggle with arranging a gallery wall full of pictures. So this week I’m putting together a guide to help you get it just right. It does take some time and planning, but it’s worth the effort. Here is a great guide to get you started on creating your gallery.
Before you hang anything, arrange your frames on the floor until you are happy with how everything looks.
Come back tomorrow for some fabulous ideas on how to hang your gallery right the first time, without putting a million unneccessary holes in the wall!
Here is another easy DIY project you can do with picture frames you already have.
Apply 2 coats of spray paint in your favorite color and watch your walls transform. Or, once again, pick up a bunch of old frames at any thrift store. There is always a HUGE supply!
For bigger impact, add a crisp white matte when you frame your picture. It’s so easy and a perfect way to add color in a smaller dose. You’ll probably catch a lot more people looking at your pictures too.
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So are you ready to add more color to your life this year? I sure hope so! There’s no excuse with all these easy tips. You will LOVE being surrounded by your favorite colors every day.
Have a great weekend and I’ll see you back here Monday for more decorating fun.
One of the easiest ways to add a pop of color in any space is with lamps. Why? Because everyone already has them or needs them.
This is such an inexpensive change that will dramatically change the look of your space. Grab a can of spray paint and apply 2 coats to a lamp base you already own or use. Or head to the thrift store and pick up a cheap one. Try to look past the dated color and re-imagine it in your favorite hue.
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A bold color can instantly turn something from the 80′s into a fabulous, modern piece. It’s one of the easiest projects and you get instant results. Top it with a crisp white shade and you’ve got a brand new lamp!
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If you’re not sure where to start with color, a large scale art piece could be the perfect jumping off point.
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You don’t need an expensive painting either! There are tons of colorful reproductions, posters, vintage art, etc, that are very inexpensive and readily available online or at home discount stores. Again, find something with your favorite colors and just go with it. Hang it in a prominent spot such as above the fireplace to create the perfect focal point in your space. Artwork is an easy way to inject pops of color and personality in your home.
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Hi Friends! I’m finally back. Sorry I’ve been missing during the past few weeks. I enjoyed some much needed vacation time away from the computer with my family. I hope your holiday was a good one and that you are ready to start this new year with COLOR!!
That’s right! This is the year for you to bring more color into your home. People constantly give me compliments about all the pops of color in my home and are always saying how much they love color. So I wonder what is stopping them from bringing it into their own homes. It’s easy and you don’t have to be a professional designer to do it. Here’s my rule: If you love it, use it in your home. That’s it! Color is a serious mood booster which makes now the perfect time of year to inject a little more of it inside. This week is all about overcoming your color fears!
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Ever since I painted my front door blue just over a month ago, I have been getting compliments left and right. It’s crazy what a difference it has made to my house and I LOVE coming home to it every day. Anyone can do this in just a few hours and there’s no reason not to. Throw out all the rules and choose your favorite color. Why not?!! Visit my door post for the complete how to.
Happy new year!! Come back tomorrow for another colorful new year tip.
I hope you all had a great weekend! As promised, I’m back to show you my advent calendar tree. This was totally FREE to make and I LOVE how it turned out.
I took a drive on a few back roads and gathered a bunch of sticks. I stuck them in this white vase that I already had. It was perfect! Then I printed out the cards and numbers from this printable advent calendar, punched a hole in each corner, and attached some ornament hooks. The boys had fun helping me hang them randomly on the branches. I customized each card with an activity for each day till Christmas.
Here is a list of the activities printed on each one:
I repeated a few of those to fill in the rest of the days I needed. It has been so much fun so far and my boys love it! My oldest can now read, so it’s extra fun for him to discover the new activity each day.
Here’s one more look at our tree.
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