A corner gallery wall is a great way to make use of corners in your home that make otherwise go unnoticed. A gallery wall in the corner is unexpected decorating idea and will be a charming addition to your home. It is a great way to use up frames, art and photographs that you might be hoarding with no space to display. Here are three ideas to keep in mind when styling a corner gallery wall.

Decorating Ideas: Styling a Corner Gallery Wall

Choosing the right corner walls:

Creating a corner gallery wall does not mean that you should cover every corner in your home with pictures. Narrow down on a corner that is in a location that could use a little attention. A great corner gallery wall location can be behind a reading corner, along the stairwell, or in a small space like the entrance or an alcove where the pictures can create a wrapping effect. Depending on your personal style, you can choose to create a gallery wall that extends from the floor up to the ceiling or stretches across two walls.

A Well-Balanced gallery wall:

A well-balanced gallery wall is easy on the eyes and helps to cut the chaos. But well- balanced does not mean that you necessarily have to stick with the rules of same sized frames or pictures laid out in a grid pattern. Use your creativity to pick pictures that reflect a similar element. For example, frames in the same color provide cohesiveness. You can also choose to add frames in different shapes or sizes, but you must ensure that the pictures belong to a similar color family. Add a burst of bright color for some variety but keep unification in mind. The idea is to find a common point and use that to create a method to the madness.

Setting Up your Gallery Wall:

The set-up is just as crucial as deciding which pictures to put up and which ones to leave. Since this is a corner gallery wall, pay attention to the balance on both sides of the wall. Pick frames that cover equal areas on both sides to avoid an unfinished look. Trace the outline of the frames on butcher paper and use the cut outs to decide on an arrangement that you love the most. Use the internet to look for decorating ideas and placements. Painters tape will come in handy when deciding on the placement. Once you are happy with the arrangement, use nails or 3M Command strips to hang the frames in place.

Don’t be afraid to use your creativity when designing a corner gallery wall. Pick frames in different sizes and shapes, mementoes and quirky souvenirs to go up on the wall. A corner gallery wall will add a personal touch to your home.

For more decorating wall ideas on Stagetecture, click here.