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Need to know how to hang a gallery wall? It is actually very simple. Find all the easy details on our Photo Gallery Wall below, including links to our favorite frames.

If you've been around here for awhile you know I love a good gallery wall. It is such a fun way to personalize any space. It can also be a lot more reasonably priced than art, depending on the cost of frames and how large the photos are you are using.

Photo Gallery Wall

The gallery wall I'm sharing today is a mix of photos and inspirational quotes, and uses a simple grid pattern. It's a great solution when you are wanting something large scale.

If you want to see an example of a more eclectic style gallery wall check out the one I did here in my daughters room. You can also check out this post to see a cute mini photo gallery wall above my son's dresser in his room.

How to Hang a Gallery Wall

We have a whole post dedicated on how to hang a gallery wall without using nails. However, if you want to do it the old fashioned way, read on.

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The first thing you are going to do is measure the space where your gallery wall will hang. In this case, it was the entire wall from the archway to the end of the wall. Then, from the ceiling to the top of the baseboard.
Next, you will measure your frame, and multiply by the number of frames you are using in each horizontal row (so in this case 5). Take the width of your space, and subtract the total inches of frame in a horizontal row.
Then take your remaining inches and divide that number by how many frames you have in each row, plus one (for the opposite edge, so in this case 6 because there are six gaps between the frames counting the edges). This will tell you how many inches you need between each frame.
Repeat this process but for your vertical lines.
This entire process is essentially to help you deduce where to hang your first frame. After the top left corner frame is hung the correct number of inches from your "edges", it is easy to use a laser level and ruler to hang the rest.

Okay let's talk frames.

Gallery Wall Frames

I bought these frames from Ikea (white Hemnes frames) years ago and have used them over and over again. Unfortunately for all of us, they stopped stocking them, and last I checked they were still not available.

In good news though, I found some really similar options on amazon with really great reviews and an even better price point.

You literally cannot beat this price. This comes in a set of 9 square 12x12 frames and has four different color options to choose from. They are matted for an 8x8 photo window, or you can remove the mat and use the 12x12 opening.
If you are looking for a metal frame these are so beautiful. Several color options as well. You get 12 frames for $125, and there is an $8 off coupon right now as well. Almost perfect five star reviews.
If you want a little bit larger frame this is an option for a 16x16 inch square. They are sold individually so you can buy only as many as you need, but several color options here as well.

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How to Hang a Gallery Wall

Need to know how to hang a gallery wall? It is actually very simple. Find all the easy details on our Photo Gallery Wall below, including links to our favorite frames.

Print Pin Rate

Prep Time: 30

Active Time: 30

Total Time: 1

Makes:

Author: Pretty Providence

Cost: $100

Video

Materials

Measuring Tape
Laser Level
Nails
Hammer
Frames

Instructions

The first thing you are going to do is measure the space where your gallery wall will hang. In this case, it was the entire wall from the archway to the end of the wall. Then, from the ceiling to the top of the baseboard. Next, you will measure your frame, and multiply by the number of frames you are using in each horizontal row (so in this case 5). Take the width of your space, and subtract the total inches of frame in a horizontal row. Then take your remaining inches and divide that number by how many frames you have in each row, plus one (for the opposite edge, so in this case 6 because there are six gaps between the frames counting the edges). This will tell you how many inches you need between each frame. Repeat this process but for your vertical lines.
This entire process is essentially to help you deduce where to hang your first frame. Use your nails and hammer to hang the frame however the back of your specific frame indicates. After the top left corner frame is hung the correct number of inches from your "edges", it is easy to use a laser level and ruler to hang the rest.

Notes

Gallery Wall Frames

In good news though, I found some really similar options on amazon with really great reviews and an even better price point.

You literally cannot beat this price. This comes in a set of 9 square 12x12 frames and has four different color options to choose from. They are matted for an 8x8 photo window, or you can remove the mat and use the 12x12 opening.
If you are looking for a metal frame these are so beautiful. Several color options as well. You get 12 frames for $125, and there is an $8 off coupon right now as well. Almost perfect five star reviews.
If you want a little bit larger frame this is an option for a 16x16 inch square. They are sold individually so you can buy only as many as you need, but several color options here as well.