A stylish gallery wall has the ability to elevate an entire room, whether it's the kitchen, bedroom, or living room that needs decorating. Mix and match different favorite motifs, colors, and frames to create a creative gallery wall. This will add character to the walls and create a cozy atmosphere. Many people unfortunately find it complicated to set up a gallery wall at home – but we want to prove otherwise. There are numerous ways to do it, all you need are gallery wall templates.
Below you will find useful templates for different types of gallery walls. Explore small gallery walls, medium-sized variants, and large ones that include multiple frames in different sizes and formats. We also go through the most important techniques you need to know.
Are you ready to create your very own gallery wall, or maybe a stylish photo wall, that will take your home's interiors to new heights? Then you've come to the right place. Scroll on to explore all our gallery wall templates.
Small Gallery Wall
When hanging pictures, you need to adapt to the available space, and sometimes a small gallery wall is the best fit. Below we have put together three templates for small gallery walls for those decorating a small space or who appreciate the simplicity and elegance of just a few pictures.
A small gallery wall with three frames. The gallery wall is 1 meter wide and 70 cm high. The space between the frames is 7 cm.
A small gallery wall with three frames. This one is also 1 meter wide, but 80 cm high with a 7 cm wide space between the frames.
Medium Gallery Wall
Do you have several favorite paintings you want to include in your gallery wall or a medium-sized empty wall space you want to decorate with stylish paintings and photo art? Then you'll find more suitable options under this heading. A gallery wall with multiple frames is often suitable for a slightly larger wall space. Here you also have the opportunity to choose multiple posters and motifs and combine colorful statement pieces with neutral variants to create a harmonious whole.
A medium-sized gallery wall with four frames. The gallery wall is 1.5 meters wide and 1.2 meters high, and the space between the frames is 7 cm.
A medium-sized gallery wall with four frames. It is 1.3 meters wide and 1 meter high, and the space between the frames is 7 and 9 cm.
A medium-sized gallery wall with five frames. The gallery wall is 1.3 meters wide and 80 cm high. The space between the frames is 7 cm.
Large Gallery Wall
The large gallery wall is perfect if you want to decorate a larger wall in a grand manner. The fact is, there are no limits to how big your gallery wall can be – you could fill an entire wall space from floor to ceiling. Below are templates for large gallery walls. If you want it to be even bigger, just add more pictures.
A large gallery wall with five frames. The gallery wall is a total of 1.8 meters wide and 90 cm high. The space between the frames is 7 cm.
A large gallery wall with eight frames. The gallery wall is a total of 1.5 meters wide and 1.1 meters high with 7 cm between the frames.
A large gallery wall with eight frames. The gallery wall is 1.9 meters wide and 1.1 meters high. The space between the frames is 7 cm.
Techniques for Setting Up a Gallery Wall
There are several techniques you can use to create stylish gallery walls. Do you want to be creative when hanging your colorful posters but find the idea of a gallery wall a bit tricky? These techniques can help. Use the gallery wall templates you find below, or use the concept to create your own version.
Also, read our article where we cover everything you need to know when hanging a painting. Don't forget to check out our guides on how to build a gallery wall around the TV or behind the sofa. The best inspiration for your gallery wall or photo wall can be found at Posterton – along with a range of stylish posters.
Rectangular/Square Grouping
When grouping your pictures in a rectangular or square shape, try to get the outer edges of the group to form a rectangle or square. You can use different sizes and formats of pictures, and the spacing between them can vary – but the gallery wall as a whole should be symmetrical.
Horizontal Margin
By having a horizontal margin between the upper layer of pictures and the lower layer, you create a sophisticated and stylish gallery wall. A horizontal margin means a horizontal space that is visible between two levels of pictures. The size and number of pictures don't matter here, as long as they stay above or below the space.
Vertical Margin
In a vertical margin, the space goes between the left layer of pictures to the right, going upward instead of sideways. Here too, it's fine to mix different formats and sizes.
Vertical and Horizontal Margin
Another option is to combine a vertical and a horizontal margin – this will create a pattern resembling a T or an H. Arrange the pictures according to this pattern, just as it looks in the picture below.