Gallery Walls

One of the best things about moving into a new apartment is having blank walls to fill up however your heart desires.  Jose and I have had a lot of fun, though I'm not sure Jose would agree, hanging up all of our frames and making our place feel like home.  I like to mix up what goes into the frames whether it be a family photo, an old postcard, a vintage print, or the knick knacks that aren't in frames that really give a mixed media effect to the wall.

After collecting everything I want to put up, I organize the pieces in a way that makes the most sense so each group flows well together and then I arrange them to make each wall will look different.  There's no need to balance out how many vertical or horizontal frames you have, just take your time and play around with the possibilities to find what works best because once the nails are in the wall, it is harder to move them around.  The best part about decorating your walls is that there are no rules.  You can display a collection of something or just dedicate a wall to abstract art- it's all up to you and your style.

And while you want to get creative, gallery walls don't need to break the bank.  IKEA has frames in all shapes and sizes starting at $1. Flea markets are also great places to find old frames and great prints that you can usually haggle your way down to a price that fits your budget.   And be sure to go into those places you always drive by, but never stop to look into because they might surprise you with unexpectedly unique pieces for prices you can swallow. 

These are some of my favorite gallery walls that I used as inspiration for my apartment. 

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Shelves are also great places to display your art, books, and other decor! 

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