Jonathan Francis
You’ve decided it’s high time to conquer that slanted, tricky wall space along your staircase by hanging pictures to create a beautiful gallery wall display, but where to start? First we will show several different layouts for staircase gallery walls and then we will share useful design tips and picture hanging tricks. If you are looking for art prints to incorporate into your gallery wall, check out our collection of matted art prints or shop our complete gallery wall sets and collections.
Organic layouts take some strategizing, but are easily adaptable to staircase walls.
For a deeper dive on designing a gallery wall including layouts, inspiration pictures and additional lighting + picture hanging tips, check out our 25-page Ultimate Gallery Wall Guide. Modern, clean, and simple, symmetrical gallery wall layouts are orderly and pleasing to the eye.
After you have collected the artwork for your gallery wall, it is always best practice to lay them all down on the floor, starting with the middle piece and working your way out. To mimic a staircase wall, lay a piece of string or painter’s tape on the ground at roughly a 45 degree angle to be your “centerline” and place the artwork over that line. PRO TIP: If you are having trouble visualizing the added layer of the slanted centerline, you can start by laying them out as if they would be a “regular” gallery wall (non-slanted) as you begin deciding on placement. With organic layouts, alternate between hanging frames vertically and horizontally
Adding yet another gallery wall at the top of your staircase landing is a great idea to keep the decor flow in your home. The nice thing about staircase landings is that they will seem super simple as compared to the slanted variety we just covered.
If you crafted an organic layout up the stairs, go for a symmetrical grid at the top! coastal gallery wall or travel themed gallery wall Keep the "busy" factor in mind and try to separate detailed nature art prints with soothing abstract art prints or quotes We hope these tips were helpful and you now feel like you know how to hang pictures up a staircase wall like a pro. Pictured: San Diego Vibes Gallery Wall Collection in mixed black and white frames.
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