Last week when I was re-doing the dining room with fall inspired colors and accessories, I ran into an on going problem that I have had with one of the walls, a cornered wall to be exact.
It's tall and narrow with a doorway connected to it on one side, the other is where I have an over sized console table and usually, a very large mirror or painting hanging above it.
The problem is with scale, no matter what I put here it either looks skimpy in comparison with what is hanging over the console, or it is in direct competition. To solve the problem, I thought I would try a gallery of various sized pictures and mirrors going from floor to ceiling and stretching from one side of the wall to the other.
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| Before This grouping of 4 prints looks too small for the wall |
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| Before The large paintings compete with the oversized mirror |
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| After The gallery wall now compliments the wall with the console table and mirror. |
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| After Now the wall adds drama to the room. |
To achieve this, I stretched two tape measures out on the floor with the measurements from floor to ceiling on one, and side to side on the other, then I just started filling the space with pictures, using the tape measures as my guide.
I edited out the ones that I didn't think worked well in a group, and changed out some of the light mats to darker ones to add more contrast.
I painted the large green frame in the center of the group, a champagne gold to match the large center frame on the top row and purposely left it empty to use as a showcase for smaller pictures that would otherwise get lost within the group.
After I got the grouping that I liked, I started by hanging the top row first, with the center frame 4 inches from the crown molding, and worked my way down using the same 4 inch spacing between each row, ending with the bottom row 4 inched from the baseboard... giving me a perfectly spaced floor to ceiling gallery.
I am so happy that I finally found a solution to this problematic cornered wall, while turning it into a dramatic focal point for the entire dining and lounge area.
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33 comments:
Lisa, the wall looks fabulous. I love all the different prints and frames that you used. Stunning arrangement. I also really love the different mirror over the console. Gorgeous. Hugs, Marty
That is just fantastic! I too have soaring walls that I just stare at wondering how am I going to fill you. Thanks for the inspiration. Found you via At The Picket Fence's linky party. Pop on over for a visit when you get a moment. Tootles, Kathryn http://thededicatedhouse.blogspot.com
Forgot to tell you, I'm your newest follower now. Liking your blog!
Lisa- That looks really GREAT! I love that you were able to use the 4" guideline overall. Sometimes it doesn't work out that well. Love how classy it looks! xo Diana
You did a wonderful job, Lisa! I love filling a wall with art, etc. I don't measure though ~ :-) You're more professional with it, that's for sure. Looks great and very elegant.
xo
Pat
looks awesome!!! I really love the empty frame with the 2 smaller prints inside it! definitely tucking that idea away! :)
That looks great!
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This is FAB!!! I love that you surrounded some with a larger empty frame - sooo pretty :D
Shelley
www.westermanfam.blogspot.com
This is fantastic. You did an amazing job. I love the mix of frames. You have inspired me to go floor to ceiling on my staircase.
Your wall looks fabulous!! I often see wall galleries but just don't know how to pull them off myself. You should be proud of yourself!!
This is wonderful, and it really works great in this particular space. Super job on it too! thanks for linking up to VIF, I'll be featuring this post this week, xoxo Debra
Wow, that looks amazing! You hard work has really paid off. This is a very clever and very stylish transformation!
Best wishes,
Natasha.
Lisa,
This really turned out wonderful! It looks great on that wall as a focal point and the arrangement and colors were perfect! Great job. Thanks for linking it to Home Sweet Home!
Sherry
Very nice! I also enjoyed your copper mirror post. Great restoration. Love the copper.
Wow! I love your gallery wall.... it looks amazing! And the mirror with the console is looking gorgeous... feels like I'm flipping the pages of an interior design magazine...You have a beautiful house and I like how you did the layout of the collage on the floor before putting it all up. Great post! Visiting from Terri's It's a Party~Poppy
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One word for this...brilliant!
It is a fantastic wall. You did a marvelous job. I love it.
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What a perfect solution Lisa, this looks fabulous. Thanks for sharing.
This really does look great! Very attractive.
AMAZING!!!!!!!
I love it!! I love the pictures all the way to the floor!!
Wow! Just love everything about it. You achieved interest and balance.
Did you use Museum Putty on the back of each picture to keep them level? (One out of wack picture could disrupt the whole wall)
Thanks for sharing at my Bunny Hop Party :)
xoxo Bunny Jean
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Visiting from At The Picket fence, I love your gallery wall, now to check out the rest of your blog!
This is stunning. I love it. I wish you had wowed us at my party, but that's okay. Glad I saw it featured.
Stunning job!
I am totally smitten with your gallery wall. Would you please come to my home and put one of these together ;)? I also really love the mirror swap, it gives it such a more upscale look with the mix of the contemp. mirror and the elegant console. Hugs~newest follower!
Thank you,Thank you,Thank you....I have the same wall in my living room that I have done anything and everything with to no avail.This is the perfect soultion! Did I mention, Thank you?
Awesome!!!
I love a huge photo wall. You did a great job!!
I'm wondering how long it took you and if you had to make lots of extra holes in the wall. I ask because I always end up making extra holes where I "missed" the first try. What a great eye you have for design.
Kim just featured this wall on her blog and so I am so happy I found you! I also appreciate that you showed HOW you did this!!! I LOVE this idea and it came out beautifully! I will be your newest follower! XO, Pinky
Nice job and excellent wall pics, these pics shines the worker's efforts.
Hanging pictures has always remained an integral aspect of embellishing our homes since the time humans learned the art of painting cave walls in prehistoric times. Ancient people considered art as a magic that ferried us from an earthly to an eternal life.
I just pinned this. I am looking for inspiration for my gallery wall and yours is the coolest yet!!
Love the gallery wall! Very nice job!
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