Gallery style walls are super hot right now. I think it is in response to all the years of perfectly symmetrical, matching art that looks so formal in comparison. "Casual elegance" is a big trend right now and gallery walls are a perfect complement.
Why are they so fabulous? I'm glad you asked.
- they give an eclectic and casual feel to a space
- they allow you to use art, snapshots and objects to create a completely personal arrangement
- makes a huge impact on an otherwise plain wall
- you can keep adding things you love as you find them
However, gallery style walls can be harder to arrange because you have to keep in mind all kinds art principles including balance, proportion and scale, just to name a few. I would compare it to that "rolled-out-of-bed-but-I-still-look-fabulous" look that celebrities do so well. It seems so easy but actually took a lot of thought and planning (probably on the part of their stylist).
Possibilities are endless when it comes to arranging a gallery style wall. Tomorrow I will show you my attempt at creating one in my dining room. I'll break it all down and show you my logic behind why I did what I did. It should be interesting.
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I like the idea of being able to incorporate the things we LOVE into our home...I'm a little scared of too much "wall gallery" for my own home though (of course, I could make anything look a hott mess with my desinging), but I do like the combination of the blue and green in the one bedroom you have shown.
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