A contemporary gallery wall can bring several works, colors and shapes into one arrangement. Start with the actual wall and pieces rather than choosing a layout only because it is fashionable on social media.
Gallery walls – also known as salon or frame cluster hangs – are the ideal choice to showcase your taste and personality at home. At Rosemary Art, we believe art is more than just filling a blank space; it's about bringing warmth and meaning to your home with authentic, hand-painted artworks. If you don't have much wall space or don't want to hang artworks on every wall, creating a gallery wall is a really easy way to make a statement.
Today, we share 3 practical tips to help you build your own contemporary gallery wall.
Tip #1: Group by subject matter, color palette, or build an eclectic mix
The first step in creating a gallery wall is finding resonance. You can group artworks by similar subject matter, a specific color palette, or a particular artist. Alternatively, if you prefer personalized expression, you can build an eclectic mix of different subjects and styles.
For instance, you can combine highly modern Abstract Art with the quiet, introspective vibes of Wabi Sabi Art. With bold and bright color pairings, this kind of gallery wall will become the perfect statement piece for a contemporary living room.
Tip #2: Tight budget? Start with just "three artworks"
If your budget is a little tight, or if you're just starting to try this style out, don't feel as though you have to buy tens of artworks!
You can create a gallery wall with as few as three works. When building a contemporary wall, the key is to compare different artwork sizes to introduce variety while checking the whole arrangement. Compare vertical and square formats with the usable wall and furniture; a vertical canvas is not automatically suitable for every high ceiling. Our Sets of 2 or Sets of 3 can also provide a starting point. Include each actual frame and the gaps between panels when testing the layout.
Tip #3: Mix a wide range of subjects, but stick to 3-4 main colors
In terms of subject matter, feel free to mix a wide range of subjects, such as portraiture, botanicals, abstracts, typography, and landscapes! For example, try combining elegant Portrait Wall Art or dynamic Ballerina Painting with nature-inspired Floral Wall Art or Ocean Wall Art on the same wall.
But here is the core secret to maintaining that "contemporary" feel: if you’d like to stick to the contemporary theme, try to feature three to four main colors.
In our above example, we’ve used oranges, pinks, and yellows to maintain the balance and harmony of all the artworks. At the same time, this bright color combination ensures the art really stands out from a darker, moodier background wall color.
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