It’s been a busy week here again at Chez Acheson. Last weekend we finished our Reclaimed Wood Headboard and finally managed to pull much of our master bedroom together. There is still work to be done…baseboards, ceiling, chandelier, etc. But at least I am not embarrassed to have the door open when company comes anymore! Also, now that the rain has let up, Dean is outside dismantling the existing deck railings as I type. And our new patio furniture (awesome sales going on right now people!) is in soggy boxes in the backyard waiting for the deck. 
And – to the point of this post - I managed to finish the Gallery Wall today!! If you recall this is what the wall used to look like.
And this is what it looks like now!
Wanna know how to make your own Gallery Wall?
Creating the wall took some time, but was fairly simple.
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First we collected frames and artwork: some family photos, art prints, silhouettes and other mementos.
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I traced each frame onto a roll of brown Kraft paper, labelling each one with the art, the frame colour (so I wouldn’t have all black on one side or anything) and the orientation (portrait or landscape).
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Then, using painters tape, I arranged each paper frame template on the wall starting with all the large frames first, filling in the spaces with smaller frames. A couple got moved around or adjusted. This is why we used the paper cutouts…so much easier to move, with fewer holes in the wall!
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For each frame, measure the location of the hanger on the back. Then measure it onto the coordinating paper frame.
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Hammer your nail/hanger right through the paper frame template in the marked location.
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Remove paper. Hang frame.
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Repeat for all frames.
And one more photo for good measure…
Gallery Wall+Memories=Love!
How lovely, it looks fantastic!
I must remember that next time I re-do our walls
Thank you! S.
Love! Still trying to fill the frames in my gallery wall, haha! Thanks for the inspiration to finish it off!
Lol. That’s okay…I don’t know if anyone noticed but there is one frame that isn’t filled. I’m waiting for this print from Jones Designs: http://jonesdesigncompany.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/family-rules.jpg. S.
There is a real art to this and you definitely have the eye for it. It looks wonderful and I really like that wall color.
Pam @ BeColorful
Thank you Pam.
The wall colour is CIL Wexford Fog. S.
Thanks for reminding me that it IS worth the time to make all the templates. I’m working on a arrangement to go above the couch. The templates not only help with placement–but all that hammering!
Trust me, I was starting to wonder if it was worth it…all those paper templates! Especially when the kraft paper would curl because it had been rolled so long! Oi! But then I started to plan it out on the wall and I was so thankful for the templates. Would you show us your gallery wall when it’s finished? S.
You did it! All of your amazing planning certainly paid off in spades! You made it look so fresh… yea!!!
Thank you Jules!!!
Looks lovely, the white frames goes well with your wall colour. Great to plan beforehand coz it saves time when the time comes to put up the frames, thanks for sharing the idea.
Definitely saves time. Doesn’t seem like it when cutting out all the templates…but then it’s a cinch to hang all the frames.
This looks so damn good! Heaps of prep isn’t it (I’ve done one too but not as fancy as yours!) but well worth it bet you smile each time you walk past
Popping over from Thrifty Decor Chick
Lol. Thank you! Lots of prep, but you are SO right – absolutely worth it!
It looks awesome!!!
shaunna
Thank you Shaunna! S.
This is BEAUTIFUL!
I just stumbled upon your blog somehow – and let me just say I am in TOTAL awe and admiration of your handiwork, your photos – your home is GORGEOUS!
I love the colours, the design, the pictures, everything! Just beautiful!
Thank you so much for sharing – I will be back! I want to move in, I love it that much!
Hi, I love your gallery wall. How, long did it take? I have been putting off a very similar project. I found your site through Shauna West and I can’t pull myself away. It is truly unbelievable to see the transformations you guys pull off! You are very talented and inspirational. Thanks so much! I cant wait to purchase and read your book! Will it work with a kindlefire?
Hi Erin! Love Shaunna! The gallery wall took one afternoon to put up. It couldn’t take longer ’cause I used our queen bed to lay out the brown paper templates! Lol. It is a fair amount of work but it’s so worth it. Right now the ebook is only in PDF but it will be available in other formats soon. Check back for updates.
Thank you so much for the inspiration to complete our gallery wall! I have linked to your site in my tutorial!
Have a great Victoria Day!
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