Looking to spruce up your décor and get creative with artwork in your home? Look no further as I am sharing my tips and tricks of creating a gallery wall that is sustainable with Poster Store.
*AD. Items included in this post were gifted in return for this blog post. All views are my own. Keep reading for more details as well as a discount code for you!
Using art in your home décor is a great way to express your style and make your house your home. I am teaming up with Poster Store in today’s post and sharing my tips and tricks for creating a gallery wall in your own home. Artwork can come in all different shapes, sizes and prints. But, before we get onto creating your own gallery wall, let’s find out exactly who are Poster Store.
Poster Store
Poster Store are a Swedish based company specialising in posters, prints, and frames with a Scandinavian design. They have a vast selection of posters of all different themes and categories to choose from to suit all tastes and design styles. So, you can create a truly unique gallery wall, tailor-made for your home with them. They release new poster collections every Tuesday, so there is always an array of styles to choose from on a week-to-week basis. Not only are they beautiful prints but they are super affordable too!
One of the best bits about Poster Store is their sustainability. All posters are sustainably produced on high-quality ecological paper. The paper and printing partner (Exacta Stockholm) are certified by FSC (Forest Stewardship Council), Nordic Swan Ecolabel and the International Environment Guidelines IS 14001. This means that all of the wood used to create the posters are from responsibly managed forests, that meet the highest environmental and social standards. This is great as the environment isn’t being damaged and you can still have beautiful and inspiring artwork in your home without having a big dent in your carbon footprint on the environment.
Creating a Gallery Wall – Plan the Design
The first thing to consider is where you would like to display the artwork or create the gallery wall. Think about the wall space and what else is within this area. Will there be something in the way that would hide a large print or do you have a large wall that you can go crazy with posters on?
Part of this planning will also be taking measurements so that you can decide how many prints you can fit on the wall. Think of different combinations that would fit into the space or spaces you are looking to spruce up. Are you going to choose all the same size prints, or change these up? Will they be portrait or landscape or a mixture of both? These need considering before you make any purchases. A good way of planning out the design is to draw it out, or even take a photograph of the space. That way you can add the various sizes onto the image to see what would fit/look good in the space. I always like to create designs in décor in odd numbers too, I just think the designs stand out and look better this way. So, think of organising in 3,5 or 7 prints.
Choosing Your Theme
Now, there is a mass array of posters and prints to choose from for your gallery wall, which can get a bit overwhelming. The best thing to do is plan how you want the gallery wall to look. Think about your style and design, as well as what you already have as part of your décor.
Do you have a certain colour scheme that you want to follow or enhance when creating a gallery wall? If you have an eclectic style, then a “no theme” can be your theme. Sometimes a mismatched look just looks fabulous on a statement gallery wall.
Poster Store has a great range of prints and posters to choose from, so if you are looking for images from places like the Santorini posters I chose, then they have you covered. We followed the theme of ‘holidays’ in the choices we made, so not only do we have the Santorini prints, but also a wealth of beach themed prints too.
Choosing the Size of Prints
So, now that you have a theme or “no-theme” in mind, then it is time to make some purchases. Don’t forget at the end of this post I have a discount code for you to use to create your own gallery wall with Poster Store!
Keeping your plan and theme in mind, browse through the selection of prints and posters available. All of the prints come in various sizes, so you can really tailor the prints to match in with your designated space. Alongside the prints, you want to choose your frame, there are so many to choose from to suit your décor. Do you want full frames or do you want poster hangers…maybe a mix of both?
We are creating two gallery walls in our house, so we have chosen to have the Santorini prints in A3 size, and the beach theme prints in A4 sizes.
Creating a Gallery Wall
Once the prints have been ordered it is time to excitedly wait for them to arrive. Poster Store always sends prints and frames separately. They also arrive really quickly too! This way you can really play around with which print you want in which frame. Now, I received more prints than I did frames, so I am using a few older frames that I already have on my gallery wall. I like a gallery wall to have different frames in the mix, as this just gives the design another level. With the older frames we have, I also plan on sprucing them up with a colour wash. Think white wash painting technique but with a pop of colour. The colours of choice are muted tones of the colours in the print. I mean, I couldn’t miss out on some form of a DIY project with the gallery wall, could I?
Hanging Prints
Once all of the frames are prepped and ready to go, it is time to start placing the prints on the wall. You want to consider what type of hanging fixture you are going to use. A picture hook with nails or a sticky hanging strip?
Use some form of level to make sure they are straight. You could use a traditional spirit level, laser level or even an app on your phone to do so. Of course, you can do it by eye too.
Another good way to play about with the design of the gallery wall is using low tack tape, like washi tape. Not only will this give you an idea of the layout, but provides a template to attach the prints to the wall. All you have to do is carefully remove the tape once the prints are in place.
Once the prints are hung then the process of creating a gallery wall is complete. That is unless you want a rotating gallery wall, changing up the prints every few months. Poster Store has you covered with their designs!
Let me know what you think of these designs. Do you have any tips for creating a gallery wall?
Special Offer
If you would like to make a purchase of any of the wonderful prints from Poster Store, then you are in luck! Poster store is offering a discount code of 50% off on all posters (except Selection Posters and Frames). This is not combinable with other discount campaigns and is valid for the next week (8th August 2021 – 15th August 2021). Just enter the code AIMSY50 at the checkout.
Happy poster shopping!
Looking for further decor inspiration? Why not check out DIY Wire Wall Grid and DIY Macrame Feathers. You can play about adding prints and textures as part of your gallery wall!
Creating a Gallery Wall – Share it
If you have enjoyed this post, then why not share the love by sharing it or pinning it? You can also check out my Pinterest for more creative inspiration too!
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Wow, I love the gallery walls you have created! It would be amazing to do something like this in my own house one day. It’s great this company is sustainable, so doesn’t have a large environmental impact. Thanks for sharing!
Glad you like them! Such a great company for sustainability, and you get great prints too!
Thanks so much for commenting 🙂
Aimsy xoxo
I love the prints you have chosen! Love Poster Store too x
I’m glad you like them. It is a great place for prints, isn’t it?!
Thanks for commenting 🙂
Aimsy xoxo
Love this – it’s one of my home-dreams to have a photo wall of some sort, but we don’t really have a feature wall big enough just yet. But saving this post for when we do!
Oh, there is just something about having lots of different prints on the wall isn’t there? You can always start a small one of a few prints first, but keeping my fingers crossed you can create the gallery wall of your dreams in the future!
Thanks for commenting 🙂
Aimsy xoxo
I really love how your gallery looks! Your picks are amazing and I am amazed by how organised you are! I never thought about different fixing x
Aww thank you, I am glad you like it. To be honest, I like to look at alternatives to drilling the fixings, so prefer the easy attachments of sticky strips haha!
Thanks for commenting 🙂
Aimsy xoxo
Great post! I’ve heard so many amazing things about Poster Store recently and now I really want to try them out! I love the prints you chose too, the Santorini ones in particular are gorgeous! Thanks for sharing x
Glad you like it. They are great and ship really fast too. Oh, the Santorini ones take me back to our trip there back in 2015!
Thank you for commenting 🙂
Aimsy xoxo
Your gallery wall is so cute. I have heard a lot about poster store and the posters you picked are so cute. I would love to make a gallery wall. I have never created a gallery wall before but this sounds fab. Thank you for sharing
Aww thank you, I am glad you like it! They have so many to choose from, it is so hard to settle on a few!
Have fun creating your own gallery wall!
Aimsy xoxo
What a beautiful gallery wall! the prints you chose work so well with the white frames, it’s all just so lovely together! 🙂
Hope you are having a good weekend 🙂
Aww, thank you, I am glad you like it! I love the prints, but there are so many more I could have chosen!
Thanks for commenting 🙂
Aimsy xoxo
These are such cute prints! I really love your vase too x
Aww, glad you like them! The vase is lovely, isn’t it…we have had it for years so I can’t remember where we bought it from!
Thanks for commenting 🙂
Aimsy xoxo
Great tips! My first to look for is poster store and putting art on the walls. Will definitely for your tips as well. Thank you for sharing!
Fransic – https://www.querianson.com/
Glad you liked it! Poster Store has so many prints to choose from, so I am sure you will find something you like!
Thanks for commenting 🙂
Aimsy xoxo
Aw, I love this so much, Aimsy! You’ve chosen really fab prints! I love the summery vacation feel to them! Poster Store looks delightful! Glad you love them xx
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Glad you like it, Lynn! Oh, I just love summer, so it had to be these choices haha! Art work really does add something to space, doesn’t it?
Thanks for commenting 🙂
Aimsy xoxo
Cute prints! Your gallery wall is beautiful!
xoxo
Lovely
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Glad you like them and the gallery wall!
Thanks for commenting 🙂
Aimsy xoxo
Love your blog, i have gallery walls in my house and i loveee them because it reminds me of the memories’ that happened while taking these pictures. thank you for sharing!
Aww, thank you, glad you like it! Oh, they are a perfect way of showing your memories, aren’t they?!
Thanks for commenting 🙂
Aimsy xoxo
I worked with Poster Store not long ago and I love my pictures I chose. You have chosen some great prints also! Thank you for sharing your picks and experience.
Lauren
bournemouthgirl.com
Oh, they are such a great brand, aren’t they? So many options to choose from too!
Thanks for commenting 🙂
Aimsy xoxo
Ah, you’ve chosen some lovely prints, Aimsy, and the way you’ve hung them is spot on – super stylish and a real feature for your room 🙂 x
Aww, thank you. I love the beach/summer theme, especially as Autumn is going to be rolling in soon. Glad you like it!
Aimsy xoxo
I love a chic gallery wall, they are lovely!
Danielle | thereluctantblogger.co.uk
Oh, there are so many walls to style them too, isn’t there? Perfect for adding something to your space!
Thanks for commenting 🙂
Aimsy xoxo
What a great idea!
Glad you like it!
Aimsy xoxo
This gallery wall is stunning, love it!
Glad you like it!
Aimsy xoxo
Love the ideas for wall posters. Very peaceful and full of charm.
Lots of Love.
Glad you like them. Yes, that is the feeling we wanted to achieve, and for the hints of summer to be there all year round!
Thanks for commenting 🙂
Aimsy xoxo
you picked some beautiful photos! These prints all work so well together as a gallery wall 🙂
Hope your week is going well 🙂
Aww, thank you, I am glad you like them! Summer theme to go throughout all the year haha!
Thanks for commenting 🙂
Hope you have had a lovely week!
Aimsy xoxo
These are such cute pictures! I really like Poster Store and I’ve seen them do so many lovely designs. Thank you for sharing your layout, they look so good! Em x
Aww thanks, Em! They have so many great designs and prints, it is hard to choose what you want. I know I will be heading there again when I want to refresh the wall!
Thanks for commenting 🙂
Aimsy xoxo
Love the photo wall you’ve created, such beautiful prints here. They just have the best vibes and make me want to go on holiday real bad.
Jordanne || Thelifeofaglasgowgirl.co.uk
Aww thank you, I am glad you like it! I know, don’t they just? we wanted to keep the summer/holiday theme going all year, and thought this was a great way to do it!
Thanks for commenting 🙂
Aimsy xoxo
These are some really cool and creative gallery wall Ideas.
Glad you like them! It just adds something to your home, doesn’t it?
Thanks for commenting 🙂
Aimsy xoxo
I am going to be moving soon and will need to do this. Thanks for the heads up on this! I love the one you created!
Allie of
http://www.allienyc.com
Oh, good luck with the move, I hope it all goes smoothly! I bet you can’t wait to add your own stamp on the new place!
Thanks for commenting 🙂
Aimsy xoxo
I really like the photo wall you’ve put together; there are some really nice prints on it. They give off the nicest vibes and make me want to go on vacation right now.
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Aww, I am glad you like it. The photos all go so well together, don’t they? I know it is coming into Autumn, but got to keep the summer vibes going haha!
Aimsy xoxo