Evolution of a Gallery Wall

I recently finished the gallery wall above the green campaign dresser in my office.  Here's a little breakdown of the process. . .

I started by hanging this mirror smack in the middle. It was a HomeGoods purchase that had been sitting around, not being used, for way too long. I thought a a mirror might lighten the dark wall up a bit.



No rhyme or reason here.  I chose my next biggest frame (a beautiful vintage typewriter photograph by Stefanie) and hung it above the mirror to add some height to this display.  Then, I chose three of my favorite photographs of the kids and started working my way out.


I tried to find the right mix of family photographs and artwork.  I bought the dragonfly sketch from Etsy.


The finished product:

This office is so close to being completed.  Do you see the window treatment fabric in the mirror?  They're being made now by my very nice aunt, the seamstress, and I'm picking them up next week! 



40 comments:

Kelly Green said...

WHAT A GREAT PROJECT - LOOKS FANTASTIC! KG

Carolyn said...

Pretty! Love the gray and green and darling kids.

Rene @ cottage and vine said...

Perfection!

Tonia @Chic Modern Vintage said...

I have a couple of campaign-style dressers that I found

http://chicmodernvintage.blogspot.com/2010/05/still-hot-on-campaign-tral.html

I am torn has to what color I'm going to paint them. BUT I lovelovelove yours. You given me a little extra inspiration

ERIKA said...

fantastic job emily! i love the mix of family pics and artwork. the mirror is a great added touch.

Julie (brown eyed belle) said...

Oh, Emily! This looks beautiful! I love the black and white photos next to that green dresser! Absolutely fantastic!

Fran said...

Beautiful! I love how you mixed family photos with your art. It looks seamless! I'm dying to see your curtains!! It's going to look great!

Will @ Bright.Bazaar said...

So much fun to see it grow...as it gets bigger is looks better and better. Have a lovely weekend, Emily! Will

bluehydrangea said...

I love it!! Everything looks great, can't wait to see the curtains!

Leah said...

looks great! i can't wait to see the curtains!

sarah, flourish design + style said...

Love it! I like when they evolve over time.. it's perfect! xx

LiveLikeYou said...

What a fab vignette!! I want to steal your green dresser!!!!

spark! (Ada-Marie) said...

Looks beautiful! I love the organically grown gallery wall. The "C" is a great touch. Fab!

sara said...

Absolutely gorgeous, Emily! The black and white photographs on the gray wall next to the green dresser is a striking combination!

Erin from Skoots and Cuddles said...

the gallery wall is wonderful. loving the curtain fabric... can't wait to see the finished product!

Janell @ Isabella and Max said...

This is looking just fabulous, the campaign dresser...I could go on and on, what a great piece. Love the lamps and the peek of fabric is looking great!! Can't wait to see the drapes hung. Enjoy your weekend! Janell

Mrs. Limestone said...

Love it! And i love how the black and white and gray play off the beautiful green of the dresser.

Thanks for including some of my photos!

Kim@Chattafabulous said...

Omg, is that fabric Flowering branch by Braemore? Just bought some to reupholster a small french chair. Can't wait to see your office - I know I will love it!

journeychic.com said...

I really like the combo of art + photos, and that black & white ties them all together. The display complements the bright green dresses and doesn't compete with it.

jen said...

Oh how I wish I had your eye. And oh how I wish I lived in the area, because I so would be calling you to accessorize with me. I can do the big things. It's the little things I struggle with.
Can't wait to see the drapes. I'm going to try and post my finished laundry room next week. I need to get it to the finished point. That's the challenge!

L.Duncan@Home23DuncanBoys said...

High five girl! Great job! And yes, I see that beautiful fabric in the mirror. Those drapes are going to make me sing when I see them!

Still loving your campaign dresser too!

Karen@StrictlySimpleStyle said...

It looks fantastic. I love that you mixed photos with a collection of items. It's really interesting.

Deliciously Organized said...

Love it! Looks gorgeous!

1 Funky Woman said...

I so love that green dresser and you did a fab job with all the pictures around the mirror!

Helena - A Diary of Lovely said...

looks really good, I love the green dresser and the idea of mixing the kids and the art, great job!!

Mackenzie {Design Darling} said...

it looks amazing! i can't wait for more pictures :) have a great weekend, emily!

Rachel said...

Wow! It all looks great!

That picture of your daughter in that hat is super super cute. It's killing me right now.

Have a great weekend!

Hello Lover... said...

Looks great - I am obsessed with your campaign dresser!

Lisa said...

Very nice! I love the children's photos and the "C" looks great in there...

kdp said...

WOW!! Love what you did - it looks great!

Heather said...

I'm loving how this tunred out. I can't wait to see the drapes! Have a good weekend.

MB said...

Wow, your gallery wall looks beautiful! I just love everything...wall color, lamps, frames, pictures. Well done:)

Carol@TheDesignPages said...

I was doing an art wall recently and layed it all out on craft paper, traced the frames and used to hang. Once it was up it looked so contrived that I ended up doing what you did. Just going with your gut and instincts is sometimes the best thing It looks fabulous!

Linda@ Lime in the Coconut said...

Looks divine! Great gallery wall!

Marcus Design said...

Love love love it! It turned out fabulous. And the paint color in your room is stunning. It's neat to know that even though it seems intimidating to start a grouping like this, it all comes down to what looks right to your eye! So pretty :)
Nancy

Bryant Park Designs said...

Looks spectacular! LOVE that green.

Alaina @ Live Creating Yourself said...

Love it! That color from the window treatments will be perfect!

Averill said...

Really looks great! I adore b&w photos and you've framed them beautifully. Also great that you mixed photos with mirrors and typography.

LindsB said...

love love love! Its the perfect gallery wall and its even better over the green dresser!

sarahhigdon said...

I recently purchased a white ceramic seashell and I just can't decide what to do with it. I was considering using it in the kitchen, maybe to hold napkins or condiments, but that just seemed tacky. If you had one, what would you do with it? (LOVE your blog, by the way!)

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