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I love that we’re seeing more versatility in how art is displayed, especially when it comes to creative ideas for gallery wall decor! No longer are the days when your only option is to mix and match old frames in a random order. Now we are seeing more dynamic gallery wall designs that can be chic through a geometric grid pattern or more casual with a leaning frames on a floating shelf display.
Leaning art gallery wall
For this Dallas interior decor project, there was a large empty wall that needed to be filled. Not only was it a large wall but part of a sectional couch touched the wall. So we had to tackle the common dilemma, how to decorate a wall over a couch?
We initially talked about a large painted canvas but then pivoted to a gallery wall layout. I wanted to make sure it didn’t seem cluttered but also achieved a casual look.
See below for the “before” image of the empty wall where the gallery wall living room comes to life..
The wall space was about 6ft high over the couch and 12ft wide. We could’ve utilized two stacked shelves but in order to avoid too much busyness, we opted for one shelf with large scaled art. This is a long floating shelf (about 7ft) and the largest frame is a 28″x36″ with a custom matte.
Another question we needed to tackle was how high to hang the shelf above the couch? This client has a small child and it would be a design fail if he could reach the leaning art. The rule of thumb I typically use when hanging art is to place the center of the art about 60″ from the floor.
If you’re looking to create your own leaning frame gallery shelf, continue reading to see tips on how to secure leaning frames & how to cluster a curated selection of art!
3 ways to secure leaning picture frames
Before we get too far, we need to talk practically. How do you secure a leaning art?
Tips for layering leaning frames
Leaning frames really begin to feel curated when they are layered. It creates dimension and a sophisticated feel when done right. So how do you accomplish this look without getting too cluttered?
These tips can be applied to a variety of spaces so don’t limit yourself to floating shelves! Try leaning some art already in your home and you’ll be surprised by how your old pieces can feel new.
Sincerely,
HMD
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