How To Light A Gallery Wall

Small frames cannot support an attached picture light.

How to light a gallery wall.

If your gallery wall lacks color a bold accent wall can act as. This is a great way to get many pieces of art into a smaller space. Hanging a gallery wall is the perfect way to show off a unique wall hanging art collection. You can also use different sized frames to add some variety to your display.

This fun idea from micasasucasahome puts a unique spin on the gallery wall look. A piece of art or wall sculpture that does not have a frame can be illuminated with lighting not attached to the artwork such as a mantel light spotlight track light or recessed light. While a gallery wall is usually thought of as an array of artwork and photos you can recreate the look with nearly any wall decor. Hang several gallery frames of the same style closely together to create an impactful wall moment.

This idea uses various woven baskets to decorate a bright green wall. The light blue pieces look lovely against the gray wall. Wall washers come in many forms including recessed surface mounted and track mounted fixtures that can be placed on walls ceilings and floors that deliver a wide distribution of light. For a really quirky take on a gallery wall introduce some interesting wall lights.

With a few simple illustrations this gallery wall makes a big impact. This is a great way to get many pieces of art into a smaller space. There are so many elements to consider before hanging art on the wall.