How to Build a Gallery Wall, Step by Step

Some walls want one artwork; some want a story. A gallery wall tells yours — if you keep it on the right side of the fine line between curated and cluttered.

Step 1: choose the anchor

Every gallery wall grows around its largest, boldest piece, placed slightly off-center.

Step 2: pick the connecting thread

• A shared color palette (safest)
• Identical frames with varied art
• A shared subject

Step 3: arrange on the floor first

Lay everything out, photograph it, adjust. Pros tape paper cutouts to the wall before nailing.

Golden rules

• 5-8 cm between frames, consistent everywhere
• The center of the whole composition at eye level
• Mix vertical and horizontal formats for rhythm

Abra collections share one palette — ready-made gallery walls. See the size guide before you start.