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Originally known as salon walls, gallery walls are defined as a collection of curated items (photographs, art and personal objects) hanging in a grouping. 

Creating a gallery wall layout can also be a source of anxiety. There is a lot to consider when you are designing a gallery and one poor design choice can ruin everything.

Thankfully, grid gallery walls make the process easier. Grid gallery walls work off of a grid with an equal distance between each frame. 

By following these tips, you can create a grid gallery wall that you will be happy with for a long time. 

Did you know that almost 80 percent of Americans have artwork in their homes? So - what is the most popular form of art that Americans are putting up?

Photographs take the number one spot with paintings coming in at a close second. However, almost 20 percent of Americans don't have any artwork in their homes.

Some people don't know what kind of artwork they want or how to hang it. If you have an interest in how to hang a gallery wall, then keep reading on for more information. 

The first thing to consider when hanging artwork in your house is identifying where the optimal viewing height will be. The second more important consideration is: does that space receive good light?

Any artwork needs a good line of sight to be enjoyed and to make sure people of many heights and sizes can comfortable view the artwork.

You’ll also want to consider the lighting, whether it be natural or artificial light, and how much is needed to properly illuminate the artwork.  If the lighting is coming from natural sunlight, keep in mind that the artwork will only be lit for half of the day and will susceptible to UV damage during that time.