There are walls that simply hold a roof, and then there are walls that tell a story. A gallery wall made from curated art prints is one of the most beautiful ways to showcase personality, memories and your evolving taste. Whether you favour abstract compositions, vintage posters, or contemporary illustrations, a thoughtfully selected art print gallery wall can transform blank space into a visual narrative. At The House of Things, the curation of home décor is rooted in craftsmanship, heritage, and design philosophy; therefore, the art prints you choose are not just decorative—they are collectible pieces that elevate your living space. Creating a gallery wall isn’t just about hanging frames. It’s about balancing scale, texture, and theme so that each piece contributes to the overall harmony while still holding its own.
Begin with a Vision: Define Your Theme and Visual Direction
Every gallery wall starts with a mood. Think about what emotions you want the wall to evoke—calm, nostalgic, bold or experimental. Defining a theme gives cohesion to the arrangement. You can explore a variety of concepts, such as monochrome abstracts, botanical art prints, heritage-inspired sketch pieces, or even a mix of modern minimalism with vintage textures. When selecting from The House of Things, consider how each art piece interacts with the others in tone, color story, or subject matter. Your theme can be broad—like contemporary expressionism—or niche—like architectural line drawings. The goal is not uniformity but a fluid visual dialogue where every print complements the aesthetic of the space.
Choosing the Right Scale: Mix Large Anchor Pieces with Smaller Accents
Scale is what makes a gallery wall feel intentional. Start with one or two larger art prints to act as anchors. These oversized prints become the visual foundation around which the smaller pieces settle. Instead of arranging pieces by size alone, focus on creating visual weight distribution—balance a bold or vividly coloured large print with a softer, muted medium print beside it. On the other side, place a collection of small frames grouped close together to counter the large anchor image. A gallery wall that mixes scales keeps the eye moving and creates energy in your composition. At The House of Things, many fine art prints are available in multiple sizes, which allows you to choose dimensions that support this kind of layered storytelling.
Play with Texture: Layer Materials, Frames, and Finishes
Texture plays a quiet but powerful role in elevating a gallery wall. Instead of choosing frames that all match perfectly, try introducing subtle variation. Combine wooden frames with metal, slim profiles with ornate molded styles, matte finishes with glossy accents. This variety can take a gallery wall from predictable to captivating. Texture can also appear in the art prints themselves—botanical sketches printed on textured art paper, or pigment-rich abstract prints that create depth. The curated selection of art at The House of Things offers prints on archival-quality paper that enhance every visual detail, allowing the artwork to feel truly premium whether viewed up close or from afar. Mixing textures ensures the wall feels lived-in and curated over time, rather than constructed all at once.
The Layout: Create Flow Without Perfect Symmetry
A gallery wall doesn’t need to be symmetrical, but it should feel balanced. Before committing to nails in the wall, lay all your frames on the floor and experiment with placements. Keep consistent spacing between the pieces—usually 1.5 to 2 inches works well—so the eye doesn’t get distracted by irregular gaps. Imagine an invisible central line through the arrangement, and build outward from that visual axis to maintain flow. A helpful approach is to loosely mirror shapes across the space—a rectangular print on one side can be balanced by two smaller square prints on the opposite side. This creates rhythm without rigidity. When styling around furniture, such as a console or sofa, ensure your lowest frame starts about 6–8 inches above the furniture edge so that the wall feels connected rather than floating.
Color Harmony: Make the Palette Speak Together
Colour can unify an otherwise eclectic curation. If your interior palette leans toward neutrals, choose art prints in muted tones—charcoal sketches, beige abstracts, monochrome photography. If your home is vibrant, select lively prints that echo your existing décor. Introduce continuity through frame colour as well—black frames make a statement, while natural wood adds warmth and earthy character. The House of Things features a dynamic range of art prints where colour, texture, and artistic form merge beautifully, making it easier to build a cohesive palette that elevates your space rather than clashes with it.
Hanging & Adjusting: Step Back, Observe, Refine
Once you begin placing pieces on the wall, pause frequently to step back and view the arrangement from different parts of the room. The magic of a gallery wall lies in editing—sometimes what looks good up close may feel off-balance from afar. Make subtle adjustments: rotate the order, shift frames slightly, replace a print with another that better suits your visual flow. This is where your instinct guides the project more than your plan. And remember, a gallery wall should evolve with time—add new art prints when you discover pieces that connect with your style or emotional journey.
Final Thought: A Gallery Wall Should Tell Your Story
Design should evoke emotion. A gallery wall becomes an evolving personal museum where your memories, passions, and aesthetics live in harmony. Investing in premium art prints from The House of Things ensures that every piece on your wall carries value—artistically, visually, and emotionally. Rather than filling the wall with random frames, create a space infused with character, depth, and curated luxury. When scale, texture, and theme work in sync, a gallery wall transforms from decoration into a meaningful visual identity.
Build slowly. Curate intentionally. Let every art print speak.