I get many questions about the gallery walls in our home, so I thought I’d share how to create various styles that might help to fit your personality and space. What I’ve found helpful is to find pieces that have similar texture, color and shape. Take my entryway wall for example… I have created this one in mostly neutrals. It flows nicely and is pleasing to the eye, especially being that it’s the first thing my guests see when they enter. I have mixed textures such as wood, metal and greenery to create this wall. I think it’s a good rule of thumb to have at least 2-3 pieces represented; hanging adjacent from one another. This is so the eye can flow easily from left to right.
If you’d like to incorporate more color into your gallery walls, I suggest keeping a minimum amount of colors. In our master bedroom, I made our family portrait the main focus and built my colors from this. I added shades of blue, cream and green to coordinate with the room décor and style of this space. Since I’m a neutrals girl, I mostly stayed with the wood tones and creams. Greenery is always a nice texture to add to any space and there is no exception with gallery walls. I’ve used a hook from hobby lobby to hang a preserved boxwood wreath.
There is no limit to the size of your gallery wall. If you want to use family photos above a couch or large wall area, it’s always fun to add your last name initial or a number to symbolize your family members. I love the look it can bring; it helps to break up the flow of continuous shapes and/or colors. 
My favorite and most popular gallery wall amongst my loyal followers is this scrabble art gallery in our living room. Incorporating special family dates, numbers and pictures was my vision for this wall. I decided to keep it neutral to flow with the adjoining space; I just love how it turned out! The burning question I’ve seen with this viral wall is what do the 5 dates mean? I’m happy to satisfy your curiosity and share them! From top to bottom… Our first (blind date), the day he proposed, our wedding date and the birth of our two children!
Thanks to my friend, Alyssa at The Board Brunette for creating this for us!
I hope you find these design tips helpful when creating a gallery wall in your home!
Blessings,
Great post Alicia!
Thanks, Sarah!
I just loved this article and all the ideas you have given me to help me finish my gallery wall. Thank you so much❤️
Oh, that’s great! So glad they helped, Jeannie! Thanks!
Alicia, I’m so happy to see you have a blog! Welcome to the blogging community, my sweet friend!!! I’ve always loved seeing pics of your beautiful home and your gallery walls are amazing, as usual! Can’t wait to follow along on your blogging journey. Wishing you many blessings! xoxo
Thank you , sweet friend! Your support and friendship mean the world! Blessings to you! xoxo
I love the scrabble tiles with your names. I would like to create my own. Would you be willing to share with me how you created the scrabble tiles? Thank you!
Thanks, Sandy! Sure! I’ll email you the information.
Me, too, please…? I wish I could pin this, too :)
The information is available to pin. Please refer to my Gallery Wall post to find the tiles information. Thanks for your interest.
How do you apply your tiles to the wall?
It’s the way the maker made the scrabble art. She makes it easy to hang on your wall.
me toooo!
Hi Ashley, Not sure what your asking. Would you mind clarifying? Thanks!
Hi, I would really love to know how to make them, also!!
I hope my blog post was helpful in creating your own gallery wall.
Would you be willing to share with me as well how you made the Scrabble pieces? I could send you my email for the instructions. Let me know. Thanks!!!
Hi Pam… I didn’t make the scrabble letters. The designer of the letters is credited at the end of this blog post. She makes them and sells them in her small business Etsy shop.
I would also love to know how to make this – can you share?
Not sure what you’re asking… Can you please clarify? Thanks!
Love this gallery wall! I would love to use the scrabble tiles for my family. Could you please email me the instructions to make them? Thank you!
Hi Peggy… Thanks so much! The scrabble tiles were made by a friend of mine, it’s her business. Her information can be found under my gallery wall post. Hope that helps!
Hi Alicia,
My coworker and I really love the scrabble tiles with your names. We are tryinh to duplicate it but are having some trouble. Would you be willing to share with me how you created the scrabble tiles? Thank you!
Hi Erika! Thanks so much! You can find that information on my gallery wall blog post… The lady who made them for me is mentioned there. Hope that helps!
I love the scrabble wall art!!! Would you be willing to share with my how you did this? Thank you, Demetrias Ollie
Hi Demetrias… I did not make the scrabble art tiles. My post on Gallery Walls will give you the information you need. They were made by a friend of mine; this is her small business. Hope this helps!
All very beautiful! Could you share where you got the Joshua and “our nest” wall art. Thanks!!!
Hi Jaclyn! Sorry for my late reply! If you go to my Instagram account, you should find the makers tagged in my photos. Tara at Between You and Me Signs made the Joshua sign and Tracy at Charlie and Ella made the ‘Our Nest” sign. They both can be found on IG and Etsy. Hope that helps!
Great post and this is a favorite of mine! I received my scrabble family art yesterday and can’t wait to create!!
Oh, thank you… I’m so glad! Hope you enjoy!
Hi! lovely blog! I’m now crushing on a few items as I try to build a new gallery wall. Will you share where a few things are from?
black and white fern pics
cream/black wood 4 that’s on your scrabble wall
Our nest sign
Thanks!
Hi Andrea! I’d be happy to direct you to those items! Please send me an email with your request! Thanks!
I love the media cabinet from the first picture. Where did you find it?
Great ideas here! I’m a hopeless decorator but love any and all inspiration.
Hi Alexa… If you’re referring to the one in our previous home, that is available several places. Please send me an email and I’ll give you a few links! Thanks!
I love the Joshua 24:15 sign may I asked where you purchased it?
Hi Joye! My friend, Tara at Between You and Me Signs made the sign!
Hello,
My brother and his girlfriend just moved in together I would love to give them the scrabble tiles for a house warming gift. Do you sharing how i can recreate this for them please 😀
Thank you
Erin
Hi Erin! My friend, Alyssa makes the scrabble art and would be happy to create one for your loved ones. You can find her on Etsy under “The Board Brunette”… Hope that helps!
Hi, love the cabinet under the tv. Where did you purchase it?
Hi Jenifer… It’s from Home Decorators Collection. Thanks for your interest!
I would love to know where you got the pieces for this gallery. Gorgeous rustic pieces I am looking for.
Hi Heidi… If you go to my Instagram feed @ourvintagenest, you will find all of the sign makers sourced in my post. You may need to scroll down a ways, but when you find it, just tap on the photo to reveal sources. Thanks for your interest!
Love your media stand. I’ve been searching for ome for months with no success. Could you please share where you purchased.
Thank you!!
Thank you! The TV stand was purchased about 5 years ago. It’s from Home Decorators Collection.
Hello. Where did you find your tv stand?
It’s Home Decorators Collection – Holbrook Console
Hope that helps and thanks for your interest.
How did you hang the names on the wall?
Hi Danielle, they are all attached to a piece of board and then I nailed two long portions of it to match up the scrabble letters. Hope that makes sense. Thanks for your interest.
Hi Alicia! As many others, I love your scrabble tiles! I found the shop on Etsy, but I was wondering if you would mind telling me the size of your tiles. Are they 4×4 or 5×5?
I just have to say that you are such an inspiration and so very talented. I follow you on Instagram and come to your website/blog often. I hope that doesn’t come across as weird! I’m kind of new to all of these blogs! I somehow stumbled upon your website a while back and I’m so very glad I did. When you were designing your new home I got sucked in! My husband and I are in the process of building a home and your journey has been so helpful and inspiring to me. Thanks for sharing your life and being so open!
Angelina
Hi Angelica, thanks for your loyalty in following along, so sweet of you! My scrabble letters are the 4×4 size. It’s humbling to read that you’ve been following for that long. Hope you enjoy your building journey! Blessings to you!
Can you tell me where the brown wicker “baskets” hanging next to your media cabinet are from? Or what you call them so I can search for some? Thanks so much!
Hi Christie… They are from DecorSteals. You’ll have to contact them to inquire when they will have them again. They have daily decor offers and I snagged those on a day they were available. They sell out quickly! Hope that helps!
Where did you buy the 2 +2 = family sign? This would be a great addition to my gallery wall.
Hi Sarah… That cute sign came from my friend, Dawn at Eventually Cottage on Etsy. Hope that helps.
Hello!! Where did find the scrabble tiles ?? Thanks
Hi Kristine… My friend, Alyssa at The Board Brunette on Etsy makes the scrabble tile letters.
I Love your blessed sign! Can you share where you found it? Or who made it? Thank you so much! 😊
Hi Dalene… It was a gift from a dear friend. The sign makers name is Melissa at Trusted Treasures on Etsy. Hope that helps!
I have my TV mounted on the wall like your first picture- it is above a buffet so a little higher but I have struggled with how to decorate around it! I have been looking for baskets like you have hanging on your wall. Do you have any tip on where to find those? Thank you! I LOVE LOVE LOVE all your décor–exactly how I am trying to slowly but surely decorate my house with!
Hi Kim! Those wall baskets came from DecorSteals. They are not always available, however, if you contact them, they may be able to tell you when they will offer them again! Hope that helps!
Hi Alicia,
I really liked your names scrabble, would you please tell me how to do it?
thank you
Thank you! I did not make the scrabble tile art. My friend, Alyssa @theboardbrunette (on IG and Etsy) makes them, it’s her business. ;)
Saw your post on the tv / media stand. Can you email me where you got? [email protected]
It’s from Home Goods… I have seen it there often. Hope that helps!
Hi.. I absolutely love love your scrabble piece.. any way you can share how you made the letters.. would love to do something similar in my home.. thanks in advance!!
Hi… I didn’t make the scrabble art letters. My friend, Alyssa makes them @theboardbrunette 🌿
Where can I buy the initial “a” wood art at from your scrabble wall?
I can’t recall the maker, but you can search any sign maker on Etsy and they can make you one in the size you need. Hope this helps!
I love the barn lantern with the small wreath hanging from it. Can you please tell me where you purchased this piece? Thank you.
Thank you so much! The barn lantern was found at HomeGoods several years ago. I tied a preserved boxwood wreath to the front of it for added layering.
Hello! I’m helping my mom and dad decorate their new home and I fell in love with this look near your tv. I have been searching hi and low for baskets like these! Would you mind sharing where you got them?
Blessings
Diana
The wall baskets are a set of three from DecorSteals – Daily deals… to learn more, sign up for their emails!
I love your neutral gallery wall. How big are your scrabble tiles? The Etsy link no longer works for the maker of them. I would like to find someone local to recreate them. Or is their another link that tells the size of your tiles and matching frames you had made?
Thanks,
Chrissy
Hi Chrissy! Thanks for your interest! I no longer have the information for the scrabble art tiles. My matching frames were from Hobby Lobby several years. Sorry, I know that’s not the answer you were hoping to hear.