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How to Style a Gallery Wall

One of the fastest ways to transform your space from just-moved-in to home-sweet-home is to hang a few things up on the wall. For some, hanging one large statement piece will do the trick, while those with a larger art collection may prefer a way to show it all off. If you resonate with the latter, a gallery wall could be perfect for your home.

“Gallery walls, also known as salon walls, have a rich history dating back to the late 1600s, where the wealthy (and only the wealthy) hung lavish paintings from chair rail to ceiling…Today, art is a lot more affordable and meant for everyone—but that doesn’t mean gallery walls have gone out of style,” states the Havenly website.

Actually, their popularity proves quite the contrary. That said, they can still be tricky to pull off. From deciding what to hang to knowing how to hang it, we gathered expert tips to help you get started creating a gallery in your home fit for a museum.

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