Gallery Wall Guide

Everything you need to create a stylish, balanced and modern gallery wall. Discover layout ideas, styling tips and luxury gallery wall inspiration for living rooms, bedrooms, hallways and home offices with Slay My Print.

HOW TO CREATE A GALLERY WALL

Creating a gallery wall is one of the easiest ways to make a home feel more personal, stylish and complete. Whether you prefer neutral interiors, oversized statement artwork or modern black and white photography, a gallery wall instantly helps a room feel more curated and intentional.

At Slay My Print, we believe the best gallery walls feel balanced rather than cluttered — combining artwork, spacing and styling that work together effortlessly

Step 1: Choose Your Space

The first step is deciding where your gallery wall will live.

Some of the most popular spaces for gallery walls include:

living rooms
bedrooms
hallways
home offices
staircases
above sideboards or console tables

Larger rooms usually work best with oversized gallery wall layouts, while smaller spaces often benefit from more vertical or paired arrangements.

Step 2: Choose Your Gallery Wall Style

Your gallery wall should reflect the atmosphere you want your home to have. For example:

Neutral Gallery Walls

Soft abstract artwork, typography and tonal prints create a calm and timeless look.

Black and White Gallery Walls

Perfect for modern and more masculine interiors with stronger contrast.

Botanical Gallery Walls

Muted greens and floral artwork help soften a space and add warmth.

Typography Gallery Walls

Ideal for adding personality and emotional connection to a room.

Abstract Gallery Walls

A more minimal and luxury approach that works beautifully in modern interiors.

Step 3: Choose a Layout

The layout you choose changes the overall feel of the room.

For Example:

Symmetrical Layouts

Feel more luxurious, calm and structured.

Organic Layouts

Feel softer, more relaxed and collected over time.

Oversized Centrepiece Layouts

Perfect for large living rooms and statement walls.

Vertical Layouts

Ideal for hallways, staircases and narrow walls.

Paired Print Layouts

A timeless and minimal approach for bedrooms and smaller spaces.

Step 4: Choose Your Frame Sizes

Choosing the right frame sizes helps create balance and proportion.

Popular gallery wall frame sizes include:

A4
A3
A2
A1
30x40cm
50x70cm
61x91cm

Larger walls generally benefit from oversized artwork and wider spacing between frames.

Step 5: Plan Your Spacing

Consistent spacing instantly makes a gallery wall feel cleaner and more designer-led.

We generally recommend:

4cm spacing for smaller frames
5–6cm spacing for medium layouts
6–8cm spacing for oversized gallery walls

Symmetry and alignment help create a more elevated overall look.

Step 6: Plan Your Layout Before Hanging

Before hanging your artwork:

lay the frames on the floor first
test spacing
adjust proportions
use paper templates if needed

Starting from the centre frame usually makes layouts easier to balance visually.

Step 7: Style Around Your Gallery Wall

The best gallery walls feel connected to the rest of the room.

Styling details like:

cushions
lighting
coffee table books
marble textures
greenery
warm woods

all help make the space feel more cohesive and luxurious.

Gallery Wall Ideas

Living Room

Living room gallery walls are perfect for creating a focal point within the home. Oversized artwork, soft neutral palettes and black framed prints help create a modern luxury aesthetic that feels timeless and elegant.

Gallery Wall Ideas

Bedroom

Bedrooms work beautifully with softer gallery wall layouts that combine abstract artwork, typography and neutral tones to create a calm and relaxing atmosphere.

Gallery Wall Ideas

Hallway

Hallways are ideal for more vertical gallery wall arrangements. Botanical artwork and tonal palettes help create a welcoming and sophisticated first impression.