{"id":15279,"date":"2017-02-06T15:27:23","date_gmt":"2017-02-06T22:27:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.signs.com\/blog\/?p=15279"},"modified":"2021-11-09T10:06:23","modified_gmt":"2021-11-09T17:06:23","slug":"designing-your-canvas-wall-gallery","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.signs.com\/blog\/designing-your-canvas-wall-gallery\/","title":{"rendered":"Designing Your Canvas Wall Gallery"},"content":{"rendered":"

<\/b>You\u2019ve spent hours gathering your favorite photos and illustrations. You\u2019ve had them all printed on\u00a0<\/span>canvas prints<\/span><\/a>. You know the perfect space in your home where they\u2019ll all hang. Now what? Creating a beautiful canvas print gallery display can seem daunting. But there\u2019s a reason this trend is here to stay. It\u2019s a great way to transform an empty space into a work of art.<\/span><\/p>\n

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See what we mean? They look pretty amazing and add an incredible amount of visual interest to a space. Making them look cohesive and stylish can be a challenge, but don\u2019t feel too overwhelmed. Following a few simple tips, your canvas print gallery can be magazine cover ready!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Here\u2019s our step-by-step guide to designing, printing, and hanging your canvas gallery wall.<\/span><\/p>\n

It’s important to note that even though images may contain framed photos, you can incorporate the same design idea using canvas prints with or without frames.<\/p>\n

STEP ONE: Pick your wall space<\/b><\/p>\n

Taking a look around your home, there might just be a big blank wall <\/span>begging <\/span><\/i>to be turned into a beautiful gallery wall. Even if there are more than a few possible gallery wall locations in your home, pick a wall that can be a focal point. Make sure there is enough space on that wall to do exactly what you want; keep in mind light switches, doors, and windows that could get in the way. <\/span><\/p>\n

Family\/Living Room: <\/span><\/i>Because the family room is typically where we spend the most of our time, it\u2019s a great place to show off your family\u2019s unique personality with a canvas gallery wall. Showcase your family\u2019s most recent photo shoot or display stunning vacation photos.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Entryway: <\/span><\/i>Using canvas prints in an entryway setting can be a great way to add charm as soon as you walk into your home. Add an inspiring quote that you will see as you leave everyday, or create a family \u201c<\/span>Command Center<\/span><\/a>\u201d for collecting important papers, bills, and homework documents. Framed images can easily be replaced using canvas prints.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Bedroom: <\/span><\/i>Adding a personal touch to a master bedroom or a kids bedroom can create a feeling of intimacy. Large canvas prints make a statement above a master bed, or look especially delightful above a nursery crib.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Kitchen: <\/span><\/i>Canvas prints may seem like an unexpected choice for the kitchen, but quirky prints or sayings can add a great focal point to any space. They even make a great holiday statement piece, like this Thanksgiving inspired canvas. \u00a0Pro tip: while it goes without saying, just avoid places where your canvas might get wet!<\/span><\/p>\n

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Above the Fireplace: <\/span><\/i>Because it\u2019s already such a statement in a room, the fireplace is a great place for a simple canvas print. If you\u2019ve got an ornate fireplace, add a cute quote. If you\u2019ve got something more simple in your space, try using a eye-catching photo or an elegant design.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Keeping it simple is a great way to display what you love. Or mix it up with more than one print for more visual interest. Either prop it up against the wall or hang your canvas print above the mantle.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Hallway: <\/span><\/i>Hallways are often an afterthought of home decor, but they are prime spaces for creating canvas gallery walls. Large prints look great as one image.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Hallways are great for canvas gallery walls. Because of the long, usually empty spaces, hallways can hold a variety of sizes of canvas that can be displayed in a variety of ways.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Office: <\/span><\/i>A home office can get a quick update with a beautiful canvas print or a canvas gallery wall. If you have a flat desktop, center your gallery wall around your computer screen for wow factor, or just cover a large empty wall with your favorite image.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Bathroom: <\/span><\/i>Like the kitchen, you might not think that the bathroom is a place for a canvas gallery wall, but think again. Bathrooms often have large, blank walls perfect for canvas galleries. Small spaces can make a big impact. Create an entire display using canvas prints or incorporate framed photos as well, as seen below.<\/span><\/p>\n

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STEP TWO: Choose the right layout for your space <\/b><\/p>\n

Whenever you\u2019re designing a canvas gallery wall, it\u2019s important to consider the space you have to work with. Once you\u2019ve picked the right place in your home to create your wall of canvas prints, it\u2019s time to pick the perfect layout. Layouts can be the deciding factor between a cohesive gallery wall and one that looks unfinished and scattered.<\/span><\/p>\n

The size and magnitude of your gallery wall is generally up to your aesthetic choices. As a general rule of thumb, choose either a large photo as a focal point over a piece of furniture or an accent piece, or spread out a multitude of photos over a focal point without one large photo or image taking up too much of the space. <\/span><\/p>\n

While the final layout is completely up to you, here are a few of our favorite choices of layouts. <\/span>Contact us<\/span><\/a> for these downloadable templates that you can follow at home! <\/span><\/p>\n

Symmetrical Layouts: <\/span><\/i>Symmetry is the key to traditional design and designing a canvas gallery wall is no different. If you\u2019re focusing on a symmetrical layout, be sure to align all the artwork centered with each other. This adds to the cohesive look of the gallery wall. \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Asymmetrical Layouts: <\/span><\/i>These types of layouts are perfect for the more modern, eclectic gallery canvas wall. For asymmetrical layouts, align the canvas wraps to the tops of each other. This gives the appearance of asymmetry, but also gives a directional line that is pleasing to the eye.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Large Canvas Layouts: <\/span><\/i>Adding a large photo canvas wrap to any wall can be a beautiful focal point. Like symmetrical prints, the best course of action is to center these canvas wraps around the largest canvas in the group.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Vertical Layouts: <\/span><\/i>Vertical layouts work very well for spaces that are long and skinny — think next to doors, around windows or on smaller walls. These work great hung either centered or aligned left or right (depending on your space).<\/span><\/p>\n

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Grid Layouts: <\/span><\/i>Grid layouts are just that\u2026 grids! They offer the most cohesive look of all types of layouts. Think about how aesthetically pleasing an Instagram profile page looks; that\u2019s the look achieved with grid layouts. Make sure that the canvas wraps are both centered and aligned, which is easily achieved with canvas wraps of the same size.<\/span><\/p>\n

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STEP THREE: Decide on a theme or color palette <\/b><\/p>\n

The best place to start when collecting images to put on a gallery wall is to select a color palette. Creating a custom color palette that fits within your style and home decor choices will make picking artwork or different types of prints for home<\/a> so much easier. Even if style varies, the gallery wall will still look cohesive. <\/span><\/p>\n

The colors you use in your gallery wall are completely up to you! Stunning gallery walls can be created from classic black and white photos or from multicolored eclectic pieces. The choice is yours. <\/span><\/p>\n

Picking a color palette can seem daunting, but ask yourself these simple questions: <\/span><\/p>\n