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February 8, 2023

Beautiful Vintage Artwork & Easy Gallery Walls

Have you seen all the stunning gallery walls on trend? It seems as though every time I pick up a decor magazine I see beautiful vintage artwork and easy gallery walls to assemble yourself. Today, I want to share some of my awesome finds with you!

I’m working on a little refresh in my she room. I’m adding a some amazing wallpaper and a small gallery wall. If you haven’t seen my special room you can check out my post on How to Create a She Shed in a Room.

It’s pink.

And girly.

And I love it!

Isn’t she so cute?

Anyway, I thought it would be fun to share some gallery wall ideas with my friends! So buckle up!

“Art is unquestionably one of the purest and highest elements in human happiness. It trains the mind through the eye, and the eye through the mind. As the sun colours flowers, so does art colour life.”― John Lubbock

What Is a Gallery Wall?

A gallery wall is a collection of items, such as framed artwork, photographs, mirrors and personal items hung next to each other in a close grouping.

It is also typical to use treasures you may have collected over time.

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My Memory of Beautiful Vintage Artwork

When I was growing up, I remember my mother had a gallery wall in our home. You may have even had one, too.

That being said, you may be wondering if they were popular years ago, are they popular now. But guess what? I’m here to tell you they are currently a very hot decor trend.

Before my mother hung her chosen beauties, she would take brown paper grocery bags and cut them into the sizes of the artwork. Next, she would hang them on the wall in the pattern she thought was best.

To this day, I think it’s an easy and amazing way for you decide what sizes will look best and where. Good job, mom!!

I love a pretty gallery wall and nowadays it’s so easy to create one in your own home.

The Do’s & Don’ts of Beautiful & Easy Gallery Walls

There are a few things to remember when creating your gallery wall.

  • Don’t make any hasty decisions until you decide what pieces you will be displaying.
  • Do chose the right wall. Make sure the wall you chose is worthy and your artwork will stand out.
  • Do start with your largest piece of art and build from there.
  • Do consider unconventional items such as, mirrors, antlers, baskets, plates and personal items, etc.
  • Don’t put too many pieces on your wall. Know when enough is enough.

Pro Tip: The space between each frame should be similiar. Those spaces should never be bigger than the smallest piece of artwork being used.

“The world always seems brighter when you’ve just made something that wasn’t there before.” – Neil Gaiman

Beautiful Vintage Artwork

If you love thrift shopping, I’m sure you can find some vintage artwork to add to your gallery wall. However, if you aren’t into thifting but love the vintage look, I’m about to show you some unbelievable buys that look vintage, yet are new.

Athena Tapestry – Anthropologie

13.9″ x 25.4″ Horizontal Landscape Framed Canvas – Threshold™ designed with Studio McGee

10 x 20 Vintage Farmhouse French Country

12″ x 16″ Antique Floral Framed Canvas Board Olive Green – Threshold™

24″ x 18″ Landscape Study Framed Wall Canvas Antique Gold – Threshold™ designed with Studio McGee

24 x 18
Landscape – Threshold

Rue Damiette, Rouen – Camille Pissarro | French Impressionist, Vintage Art, Poster Reproduction, Retro Print, French Old Street, Cityscape

Rue Damiette, Rouen – Camille Pissarro
16 x 20

Easy Gallery Wall Sets

There are plenty of stores online that sell printables, for a gallery wall. All you need to do is purchase, print and frame. It is very inexpensive to buy the prints. The catch is you need to print and frame them yourself. If you have a colored printer at home there are plenty pieces small enough that you can print yourself. Some you may have to print at your local office supply store, to get the size you want.

Also, just because you purchase a download, it doesn’t mean you have to use each and every print. Print only those that you want

Thifting for frames or using what you have is the perfect solution. Especially, if you have a large area you want to do. If you don’t have enough frames, check the clearance section at your local craft stores.

Vintage Wall Art Set of 9, Gallery wall Print Set

Boho Farmhouse – Set of 7

Vintage Farmhouse Wall Decor – 6 Set Unframed

Neutral Botanical Gallery Wall Print Set of 6

Vintage Farmhouse Wall Decor

Additions for Your Gallery Wall

BONNYCO Gold Mirrors for Wall Pack of 3 Wall

ChicnChill Woven Basket Wall Decor – Set of 3

Beautiful Vintage Artwork & Easy Gallery Walls

Creating a gallery is a fun way to switch up your home decor and you don’t have to spend a lot to do it. Who knows, maybe you already have a few items you can use.

I hope I’ve given you a little direction and a whole lot of inspiration to produce your own beautiful vintage artwork & easy gallery walls.

If you do create your own gallery, let me know! I’d love to see it.

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Comments

  1. Anne from Simply2Moms says

    February 8, 2023 at 12:42 pm

    I’m loving how your room is coming together! AnnMarie and I are both suckers for a good gallery wall and these prints look gorgeous together! Can’t wait to see how your wall turns out.

    Reply
    • cottageinthemitten@gmail.com says

      February 9, 2023 at 10:57 am

      Thank you! They are so fun to put together!

      Reply
  2. Sugar says

    February 8, 2023 at 1:03 pm

    I am new to commenting but had to let you know I have started a gallery wall in our breakfast room. All the paintings were done by my dear mother-in-law. I found several more so I am not finished. And now I will include several other items to round it out. Thank you for sharing!

    Reply
    • cottageinthemitten@gmail.com says

      February 9, 2023 at 10:56 am

      That sounds lovely! How wonderful that you have art work from your mother-in-law. A treasure for sure!

      Reply
  3. Sally Rice says

    February 8, 2023 at 2:18 pm

    Thanks for the tips. Mine looks lovely
    Sally

    Reply
    • cottageinthemitten@gmail.com says

      February 9, 2023 at 10:57 am

      You’re welcome! Have a great day!

      Reply
  4. Renae Frey says

    February 8, 2023 at 3:05 pm

    Gorgeous! I love a gallery wall.

    Reply
    • cottageinthemitten@gmail.com says

      February 9, 2023 at 10:57 am

      Thanks, Renae! Me too!

      Reply
  5. Kelly Radcliff says

    February 8, 2023 at 3:16 pm

    Kim loved this post!! So much inspiration and thanks for the sources too!

    Reply
    • cottageinthemitten@gmail.com says

      February 9, 2023 at 10:58 am

      Thank you, Kelly! That means alot!

      Reply
  6. Elizabeth@pineconesandacorns says

    February 8, 2023 at 7:13 pm

    EVERYTHING LOOKS BEAUTIFUL! I cannot wait to see what your gallery all looks like.

    Reply
    • cottageinthemitten@gmail.com says

      February 9, 2023 at 10:58 am

      You are so kind, Elizabeth! Thank you!

      Reply
  7. Tammy says

    February 10, 2023 at 9:00 am

    Kim, I am looking forward to seeing your room finished with a gallery wall and your beautiful new wallpaper. Your She Room will look stunning! I love a good gallery wall and love to see what others do.

    Reply
    • cottageinthemitten@gmail.com says

      February 13, 2023 at 9:56 am

      Yes, I especially can’t wait to put the wallpaper up!

      Reply
  8. Renae Frey says

    March 6, 2023 at 9:53 am

    I love this. I would like to share this on my weekly newsletter this week. Hugs to you.

    Reply
    • cottageinthemitten@gmail.com says

      March 6, 2023 at 11:35 am

      I appreciate that, Renae! Thank you so much!!

      Reply

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