Wish to make a gallery wall or upgrade an present screen? Think outside the frame and customize your set by tucking in meaningful objects among your favourite photos and art. Clipboards, cloud shelves and metallic envelopes let you flaunt a rotating screen of kids’ artwork, Lego creations or seasonal prints. Now I just need to take my own advice and fill this blank wall facing me with all the photographs, art and goodies I have been collecting! — Elaina out of Fun Finds for Mom
Amazon
RoomMates Magnetic Mountable Cloud Shelf With Wall Hook – $30.99
Float one of those metallic shelves, and adorn it with your favorite tiny trinkets. I could feature a Lego creation of this week from my kids’ growing collection.
ReStockIt
Hardboard Clipboard, Letter Size, Brown – $3.37
If you prefer to change out your art often, you could make an entire gallery wall using clipboards. I am thinking of adding a few clipboards to flaunt my daughter’s latest art projects.
L.L. Bean
Big Ben Wall Clock – $129
Hooray! LL Bean is selling Big Ben wall clocks again. I’ve got one in the kitchen, and it makes me happy every time I check the time.
Etsy
Chalkboard With Driftwood Gray Frame by DA Custom Frames – $59.99
Insert a framed blackboard, and jot down a fun message whenever inspiration strikes.
Etsy
Dog horn from Bleuline Interiors – $15
Generally, hanging plates looks a little conservative to me. I could make an exception for the modern-looking plates at Bleuline Interiors on Etsy.
Anthropologie
Zinc Letters – $18
These zinc letters really are a fun way to customize your own gallery wall.
Contemporary Artwork – $52
I have not been able to get these map hearts out of my mind since spotting them a while back. I’ve got a real thing for maps and globes.
Green Pear
Galvanized Tin Envelope – $5
I stole this idea from blogger Jaimee Rose. She used these galvanized envelopes to exhibit vintage-looking opera apps on her gallery wall.
IKEA
Ribba Frame, Black – $9.99
Cheap frames are found at Ikea or Target. Pick a couple of colours for a unified look. I have a stack of those white Ribba frames directly next to me in my desk along with a blank wall facing me begging to be turned into a pub wall.
Etsy
Big 3-D Classic Connect, Ampersand by Edie’s Lab – $100
Design pros suggest using one large piece of art as a focus in your own gallery wall. This jumbo ampersand would certainly make an impression.
Vintage Repro
Industrial Mirror – GBP 77
Heavy metal-framed or salvaged mirrors are an easy way to bring a splash of industrial chic.
Etsy
Customized Silhouette, Any State or Country by There & Here – $25
Show off your state pride with these prints from Etsy seller Here & There. You may pick your state, background colour and location to set your heart.
Etsy
Silhouette Portrait Paintings, Oval by Le Petit Enfants – $70
Silhouettes of you and your love or your kids will be treasured for years. If you do not want to splurge on custom paintings like these, you might prefer to purchase custom digital images to print and frame yourself.
Anthropologie
Manchester Glass Set – $128
If you are a new flower fan, mount this vase holder from Anthropologie and fill it with lovely blooms.
Society 6
Houses. Art Print – $15
Designate a spot on your wall to get prints which evoke the soul of each season. This pastel set of houses makes me think of spring.
The Land of Nod
Clip Hook Place – $16.95
What could I say, I have a thing for clipboards and clips. These jumbo clips have been 4 inches wide and perfect for hanging out notes, art or maybe a favorite sentimental baby outfit.
Etsy
Customized Subway Sign by Going Underground – $25
This is subway art — family fashion!
Etsy
Personalized White Hearts, Big by Sarah & Bendrix – $190
Paper cuts with hearts, butterflies and the like are a unique touch.
The Land of Nod
Gray Up Against the Wall Bin – $35
Incorporate your favourite knickknacks into your own gallery wall on a shelf like this one — and declutter your desk at the procedure.
Staples
Control Moderate Picture Hanging Strips, White – $7.29
Forget creating holes in your wall. Utilize these picture-hanging strips from 3M instead.
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