Anchor the gallery wall with one large piece, like how we use Rhode Island Tides by Amy Ryan, found at Studio Hop in Providence.
TIP #2
For a fool-proof design, plan your layout before you pick up a hammer and nail. Try arranging the artwork on the floor or plot with paper templates taped to the wall.
By Megan Schmit
The trend of hanging eclectic collections of art is no longer limited to actual galleries – it’s expanded into homes as a style statement. A gallery wall is an easy way to give a room some personality without wallpaper or paint. Whether you’re working with your own mismatched pieces or starting from scratch, here are some tips and tricks to build your own gallery wall.
1. GO VINTAGE
Expand your shopping destinations from galleries and gift shops to include antique stores where you can find old artwork with character. Discover items like this watercolor by Mary Mason Brooks at Re in North Kingstown, or check out other vintage purveyors like White Star Antiques in Providence and Nick Haus in Warren.
2. FRAME IT
Choose at least one unifying element to connect all of the separate pieces of art
3. MIX IT UP
Not every piece of your gallery wall needs to be a painting on canvas or paper. Incorporate different materials, like maps or metal, such as this copper plate by Teresa Mowery of Patina Studio in Tiverton.
4. SHOP LOCAL
Rhode Island is a cultural hub for talented artists and makers. So, take advantage and scour your local galleries, shops, and co-ops for art like this Narwhal print from Frog & Toadin Providence. Other destinations include Hotpoint Emporium in Bristol, Yes! Gallery in Wickford, and Lou Lou’s Decor in Newport.
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