1. TAKE YOUR TIME
“Rome wasn’t built in a day,” says Mariam Naficy, Minted’s founder. “And the same is true of a gallery wall.” Collecting takes time, especially if you have an eye for expensive art. In the meantime, build on the works you already own by using inexpensive prints as fillers.
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VARY THE SIZES
Variety lends interest, so be sure to include pieces large and small, tall and short. And don’t overlook orientation – a mix of horizontal and vertical options keeps the eye engaged, advises the expert.
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MAKE IT PROFESSIONAL
In addition to displaying meaningful artwork – such as something picked up on holiday – incorporate family photographs in your gallery wall. But avoid the standard pose with everyone simply smiling at the camera and instead select pictures that are candid and artistic.
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PICK YOUR PALETTE
Have a colour scheme in mind. Choose a piece with a strong signature colour and then find others that feature the same hue in a more subtle way. It’s also important to balance the light and the dark, even if you’re drawn to one over the other.
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MIX OLD AND NEW
For a collected look, pair modern and vintage pieces. Mariam suggests even going a step further: “If you have a contemporary medium like a photograph, frame it with something vintage. And if you have a vintage medium like an oil painting, counter it with a more modern frame
