Design and Mock-Up Gallery Wall

What happens in this clip

After installing the runner, meticulously remove all remaining painter's tape from the wood treads and risers. Once the area is clean, plan your gallery wall. Use painter's tape to mock up different frame sizes and arrangements on the wall, visualizing the layout before committing. Aim for a diagonal flow that follows the staircase, combining frames going both up and down, and avoid perfectly rigid lines for a more collected, organic feel. Include a mix of frame types (white oak, dark wood, black, gold) and art (antique, gifted, wedding photos, Etsy downloads) to tie different finishes and memories together.

Goal: Create a visually appealing and cohesive gallery wall along the staircase.

What's used

Tools

• Measuring Tape
• Painter's Tape
• Various Picture Frames
• dark wood
• black
• gold).

About the full video

This project details a comprehensive staircase makeover on a budget, encompassing refinishing the wooden railing and newel posts to match existing floors, replacing a metal air return vent cover with a more aesthetically pleasing wooden one, installing a striped carpet runner for safety and coziness, and creating a curated gallery wall to enhance the entryway's visual appeal.

Step 3 of 8: Plan Gallery Wall Layout

Using the wall measurements, plan the arrangement of your artwork. Consider the angle of the staircase and how the eye will travel up or down the wall. You can sketch this out on paper, use a digital tool, or lay the pieces out on the floor first.

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Other videos for this step

• Plan Layout on the Floor
• Gather Materials and Plan Layout