Modern Gallery Wall Ideas to Try at Home
Transform your blank wall space.
Gallery walls bring refreshing life to any aesthetic. Add a modern twist to the concept with contemporary artwork to transform the look and feel of your space. Curating your own gallery wall allows you to get creative and bring together pieces that mean something to you. The right pieces can also enhance your modern aesthetic, whether it airs towards a mid-century modern, minimalist, Scandi, industrial, or bohemian style.
Read further to see how a modern gallery wall can elevate your home aesthetic and take blank walls to the next level.
1. Curate a Focal Point
Set yourself up for success by using the largest art piece in your collection as the focal point for your gallery wall. Center a large abstract print on the wall, then frame it with smaller artwork. Create balance by hanging two pieces of modern wall art on either side of your focal piece. Space each piece of artwork 2 to 4 inches apart to make them pop against white walls.
The best gallery walls create a cohesive look with diverse pieces of artwork. Fill up wall space with a variety of modern styles like abstract landscapes, color-blocking prints, geometric patterns, abstract portraits, and curved shapes. Contrast black-and-white scenes with bold pops of color to bring visual dimension to the gallery wall.
Make a big impact with little effort with a modern gallery wall idea that uses the "less is more" approach. Large scale art prints create an eye-catching home gallery wall with just a few pieces. Select artwork between 33" and 40" long or larger for the best results. This simple yet striking idea works well in minimalist interiors that prioritize clutter-free open space.
Create balance with gallery wall art ideas built around color. Start with one piece of modern wall art in colors that match your aesthetic and tie the room together. Echo red-orange hues and gray-black accents with a color-block painting featuring orange, red, and black. Ground the look with artwork featuring one of those colors.
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5. Refine Interiors With Black-and-White Images
Refine your modern aesthetic with a black-and-white art gallery. Pair black-and-white portraits with black-and-white photography or abstract shapes with plenty of white space and thin black outlines. Hang the artwork in sleek black frames to pop against white walls. Complement this neutral color scheme with a black table lamp and a white table vase.
Curate a modern gallery wall with an art collector vibe when you intentionally leave some work unhung. Start by hanging fun abstract prints of different sizes to create visual interest in your space. Set aside two or three prints (one large, one medium, and one small-sized). Lean the largest of the three prints against the wall, with the medium-sized print close beside it or slightly in front. Complete the artsy look by resting the smallest of the three in the center. Show off this look in an entry hallway or living room.
Simplify the process of creating a gallery wall by displaying art on wall shelves. Be sure to measure the height of the artwork you want to include to determine the space needed between each wall shelf. Keep it simple with a pair of wall shelves parallel to one another, or go for an asymmetrical feel with one of the two set slightly to one side instead of directly on top or beneath. Elevate the aesthetic with gallery wall decor like a cylindrical vase with dried florals or a candle holder with a curved silhouette.
Pro Tip:
Want to get creative without using wall shelves? Hang artwork with wall mirrors for a reflective look, or light up the display with a few wall sconces interspersed with modern wall art.
Design a modern gallery wall with ease with a gallery wall set. These pre-selected sets ensure a cohesive look and color palette, easy placement, and less work on your part. Play around with placement when you choose a wall art set with different size prints or opt for a clean-lined, paneled look with matching rectangular prints. Place wall art sets above a headboard, entryway table, or living room sofa for a quick modern refresh.
Pro Tip:
Streamline the process even more with matching the same size art prints in a grid pattern to create clean angles and a square shape.
Check out What Is Abstract Art? for more modern art inspiration or How to Create a Gallery Wall for step-by-step tips and best practices for more help creating a gallery wall.
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