5 Ways to Create a Gallery Wall 

Your gallery wall layout helps tell an impactful visual story while making the most of your wall space and tying the room together. Start with a plan instead of freestyle decorating your wall—it’ll save you time and minimize the holes you make. Ahead, learn five wall collage ideas for your next project. 

1. The Symmetrical Wall 

This arrangement calls for art in two different orientations. A single vertical artwork sits at the center with pieces stacked vertically on either side and horizontally at the top and bottom. 

How to nail it: Make sure all of your art ties back to a similar theme to mirror the uniformity of the layout. 

Best for: 

• a wall at the end of a hallway 
• a narrow wall 
• highlighting family photos 

2. The Grid Wall 

A grid gallery wall serves as one big statement piece in a room, making it easy to showcase and view family memories or personal photography. It includes at least four artworks with the same dimensions. 

How to nail it: Precision is the name of the game when it comes to this art arrangement, so break out your laser level to create lines like a pro. 

Best for: 

• minimalist and Scandi-style interiors 
• a black-and-white photo wall layout 
• the family room 

3. The Triptych Wall 

This art arrangement is simple and only requires three pieces. All you need to do is place your art side by side in a row (or vertically, your call!) at the same height. 

How to nail it: Choose the same style frame, dimensions, and color palette for all of your pieces for a cohesive feel. Shop Tryptics!

Best for: 

• children’s rooms 
• a small, narrow room 
• above a sofa or buffet cabinet 

4. The Angled Wall 

This is the most complex (and dramatic!) gallery wall layout. Artworks can either be arranged on two adjacent walls or in a triangular formation. 

How to nail it: Place the largest pieces first on the outer corners or towards the middle, then fit the smaller ones in between and around them. 

Best for: 

• maximalist interiors 
• large collections of small to medium-sized art 
• awkward spaces (think sloped ceilings or irregular-shaped rooms) 

5. The Focal Point Wall 

Your favorite artwork is the star of the show in this casual gallery wall layout. Smaller pieces are placed around it at angles to create an asymmetrical configuration. 

How to nail it: Choose the largest piece in your collection for the focal point and hang it towards the center of the arrangement. 

Best for: 

• family photos 
• mixed art styles 
• dining and living rooms