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September 17, 2017

Styling a Gallery Wall

I’m back today to talk about styling a gallery wall, and believe me it’s a constant work in progress.  I figure sharing my tips along the way is a win – win for us both.  One thing I have learned is they are ever changing, but that’s the point right?

focal point in gallery wall

Nobody Even Notices That

Two things jump out at me in this photo.  One, I haven’t found the right piece to finish the bottom shelf and two, I hate the vent return.  I asked Glenn if I could just cover that up, and he said no 🙁  “No one even notices that,” he said.  Someone needs to invent a stylish covering for these inconvenient rectangles 😉

gallery wall styling

Styling a gallery wall should tell a story.  Your gallery wall should show reflections of who you are, and what makes you the happiest.  As you can see family and the beach take top priority for mine.

Focal Point

large handmade wood sign

Styling a gallery wall is fun, because there are no rules.  You can start out small and build your way up.  One thing I do think is important; however, is a piece that will take center stage.

When I saw this amazing wood sign by Aimee Weaver Designs, I knew right where to make it’s home.  “This is the Life” was made from reclaimed barn wood and hand painted.  I love that it was made from old barn wood for a few reasons, but mostly because no 2 signs will be the same!!

handmade wood sign

It measures 26″w  x  30″h, and let me tell ya, it isn’t light!  Choosing which sign wasn’t easy, but when I saw these words they spoke the love of family to me.  Plop me on a beach anywhere with my family and you are sure to hear the words, “This is the Life”.

The Finishing Touch

Are you sick of seeing my Swingasan yet?  I hope not, because I can’t tell you how happy this piece of furniture makes me 😀

swingasan chair styling

Just look at how that cute hanging chair finished this space.  Everything finally looks balanced, and there is still room to build on to the gallery wall if I choose to.

swingasan chair

Christmas is Close!

With the holidays quickly approaching (sorry, I hate the thought of that too) Aimee Weaver Designs is a great place to find unique handmade gifts.  I highly recommend her product, so please go browse her unique selection.

Have a great week! I’ll be back soon to share my mantle decked out for fall, I changed it up since last post 😉  To see the rest of my living room decorated for fall, click here.

*Disclosure – This post was done in collaboration with Aimee Weaver Designs.  All opinions are 100% my own.

Author and Photos – Martha Knake

Chief Editor – Emily Schunke

Filed Under: DIY done simple, Gift Guides, Simple and Cozy Living Room Decorating, Simple Home Decorating, Small Shop Support Tagged With: fall decor, gallery wall, living room decor, shelf styling, wood sign

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  1. Susan Wilson says

    September 18, 2017 at 6:34 am

    Thank you for this post! I am getting ready to do my own gallery wall, so it was right on time. I, too, have a vent return that is in such an inconvenient place – under the stairs in my foyer (and it passes through to the other side in my dining room) – so I know what a pain it can be. But, yours is not so noticeable since you have it painted the same color as the wall. Your home is beautiful, and I appreciate you opening it up and sharing it with us.

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    • Martha Knake says

      September 18, 2017 at 7:51 am

      Susan, Thank you SO much for you sweet remarks and support <3 Painting the vents does help tremendously, you should try that!

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  2. Ingrid says

    September 17, 2017 at 9:27 am

    Well done Martha! You can talk about that hanging chair all you want. I can tell it makes you really happy and I love it!!!

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    • Martha Knake says

      September 17, 2017 at 10:19 am

      haha, thanks friend <3

      Reply

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