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I love art and photography. When I first started at Teen Vogue, one of my first franchises was Art School, dedicated to amplifying young artists. Good photography instantly makes me feel something — relaxed, nostalgic, appreciative — which is why I like it all around me.
In my own home, I’m constantly framing and moving art from wall to wall. So, when I wanted to do an end-of-year refresh, I needed guidance. I have a phone filled with tons of images (4,508 and counting) that I thought were wall-worthy, but I also wanted abstract pieces. I had too many options and not enough wall space. So, I sought the help of experts.
Frameology, a company that regularly pops up on my algorithm, makes it easy. “There’s one word to keep in mind as you think about your gallery wall: cohesiveness,” Frameology’s Marketing and Content Manager Lauren Desloge advised me on my mural wall stress. “If you’re not sure where to start, you can approach this in two ways: Your first option is to choose a theme for your gallery wall — whether that includes your travel adventures, family photos, artsy prints, landscape images, or anything that fits a cohesive category. Once you choose your theme, you can gather all the most high-quality photos that fit the theme as your gallery wall considerations.”
If you don’t have a theme to run with, Desloge suggests choosing a few “standout photos or one anchor photo” that you can pull a concept from.
For my wall, I went with a family travels theme, so all of the photos are from recent trips in color print. Debose suggests sticking with either black and white or color photos that are high-resolution. And if you need help mapping out your gallery wall, Frameology’s AR technology allows you to visualize the photos on your wall so you know exactly how it will look when placed.
Next was art prints, so I connected with the folks at Society 6 who have been working with artists for over a decade. In addition to framed prints, they also produce rugs, curtains, coasters, and more home decor items. For my gallery wall, I knew they’d be a great source for something fresh.
Misty Summers, Sr. Manager, Artist Community and Curation at Society 6, thinks a good gallery wall invokes emotion. “Consider how it makes you feel,” she says. “A gallery wall should tell a story — your story. Select art that sparks joy, triggers memories, or represents your aspirations.” Adding, “Our platform celebrates individual expression, so don’t be afraid to choose pieces that feel uniquely ‘you’ or be empowered to try something new. Remember, there are no wrong answers in art, and that is the beauty of it.”