Now that we are in our forever home I have been planning all sorts of ways to enjoy our portraits up on the walls. Before we moved, I knew we weren’t going to be in our home forever and we had very limited wall space, so I didn’t hang up too, too much. But now we have so many more walls with countless options to enjoy our artwork, and I am loving all of the possibilities!
A few of my favorite options for displaying wall art are:
Photo ledges. These are great for swapping out different-sized photos and artwork. I use different frames and shapes on ours, and a variety of sizes for a really beautiful effect.
One large statement piece on the wall. My favorite size is 20x30 for a medium-sized wall, or 30x40 for a larger wall. The 20x30 gives you the most versatility to move all around the house, and the 30x40 really has a big wow factor!
A trio of 16x20s over an entry table, bed, or bureau. Or mix it up with a 20x30 or 20x20 in the middle, and two 16x20s on the sides.
A gallery wall with 7x10” prints matted to 11x14”. I love this size, and it is what we include in our Collection Boxes. It’s very versatile, and you can use 6 or 8 of them over the sofa or in the hallway.
Below you’ll find some inspiration for different groupings on your walls. When we get together after your session we’ll choose your favorite portraits and look at your walls to find the best sizes and options for your home. We have fine art prints, gallery wrap canvases, and wooden wall art so there are styles for every home.
You’ll notice that I’m a big fan of trios of portraits. Groupings of three are very pleasing to the eye and they feel beautifully balanced without being too overwhelming or cluttered.
Did you know that there are certain things you can do to care for your artwork and ensure that it looks as good as new for many, many years? I’ve compiled a blog post filled with tips to care for your artwork here. Go check it out!
I love symmetry in gallery walls, and I especially enjoy the versatility of a large family portrait in the middle surrounded by a collection of 8x10s matted to 11x14 on the sides. Then when you change things up in a few years, these are all easy sizes to re-home in different rooms throughout your home!
Here’s a gallery wall example with a set of 11x14 matted portraits!
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