Have you ever wondered how to create a gallery wall? We’ve got step by step instructions with lots of tips and tricks for creating a gallery wall for a kids room. Say goodbye to bare walls!
Hi, friends! It’s Debby from Pretty Healthy House here to share some tips and tricks for creating a gallery wall for a kids room. A couple of my New Year’s resolutions are to print more photos and get more walls decorated. Gallery walls are my favorite because you can add meaningful pieces and create interest with different textures and shapes. And I’ve got a few ideas for ya, especially if you’re on a budget!
How to Create A Gallery Wall
Gather all your wall decor.
Gather anything and everything, focusing on pieces that are meaningful, pretty or interesting (shape or texture). Start by shopping your house, and I mean the whole house! I found a gold bow in my Christmas decor stash, a small plate and a gold tin can in the kitchen, and some shelf brackets in the garage.
For meaningful decor, I chose a newborn hat and doll. I also love using letters or numbers, so I bought a couple at Marshall’s and Hobby Lobby on clearance. Also look for things you can re-purpose or paint. I pulled all these frames from my daughter’s nursery and spray painted them gold.
And these shelf brackets that came from my grandma’s house got a gold makeover as well. I got the wood from Home Depot (they can make the cuts) for the shelves and then painted them white.
Shelves and ledges are great for kids room gallery walls because you can swap out easily when they have new special items, awards, etc. And, of course, I love to DIY decor so I painted and glittered the “Be Kind” wood cutout along with a heart on a piece of wood (at Queen Bee Craft Night with Katie from Just Add Sunshine).
Get Creative. Add Handmade Decorations.
And I also made a banner with some ribbon, fabric, and lace scraps.
And added paper flowers to the little gold frame.
And you can even dress up a can with some ribbon and baby’s breath!
I smile every time I see that newborn hat- brings back so many cute memories. To spruce up the oval frame, I hot glued some flowers.
Then it’s time to put it all together…
Measure and Draft your Gallery Wall on the Floor.
I tape off the area, measure, and then draft on the floor so I can play around and see what works.
I started with the shelves (longer shelf on the bottom since it’s “weightier”), and styled them with some of the larger items so I knew how much room I had left.
I always start by placing the biggest pieces to help create balance.
I try to mix up the straight and curved edged pieces with equal amount of spacing (as much as I can) in between each piece.
I ended up having too much decor and had to remove some things to make it all work.
Tape your Gallery Wall then Hang!
I use both nails and 3M Command strips and start at the bottom and then work my way around each corner and end with the middle so I can center the pieces better.
And that’s it!
Visit Our Other Girl Toddler Bedrooms Here:
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Mary says
So cute! I always get caught up on step number 2. Thanks for the “how to”
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Roseann Hampton says
I am definitely challenged in the area of decorating! Thanks for the tips and tricks!
Tori says
So cute!!! I’m working on this in my living room! Thanks for the how-to!
Selena, The Rambler says
Loved your photos! Loved the tips on decorating! My poor husband has to steer me away from the paint area in the stores when we go, because I’m always like…oh, we could spray this rock we have outside and it could be cute? Haha. LOVE the room! Great job! =) #TurnItUpTuesday
Megs says
This is such a great idea. I love the little touches that you added, especially the cute little doll! Pinned! Happy Wednesday, from the Wow Me Wednesday link up!
Megs
Camille says
Very creative. I love what you did with the newborn hat!
jodie says
This is exactly the inspiration I needed….Thanks so much!
jodie
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Lolly Jane says
Oh yay!! xo
Jess says
This looks so great!
I would love for you to share this with my Facebook Group for recipes, crafts, tips, and tricks: https://www.facebook.com/groups/pluckyrecipescraftstips/
Thanks for joining Cooking and Crafting with J & J!
Ann says
Gorgeous gallery wall (and room)! This is a great tutorial, I can’t wait to try this! 🙂
Rebecca says
I’m working on a gallery wall too. Thanks for the tips. And I LOVE the ceiling in this room!!!
Sherry says
Very pretty! Thanks for sharing at Home Sweet Home!
Jann Olson says
It’s simply darling! Love everything that you used. The little doll is a sweet personal touch. Thanks for sharing with SYC.
hugs,
Jann
Liz says
So cute! I love the glam gold accents! Thanks for sharing on Homestead Blog Hop!
Jade says
This is too adorable! I loved how you laid everything out on the floor before you hung it on the wall. Such good idea! 🙂
Jessi says
What an adorable room!! Love it! Thanks for linking up on Turn It up Tuesday!
Pili says
I always wanted a gallery wall but never dare to try. I’ll follow your tips, adding tape to the wall is super helpful. Thanks for sharing it!
Lauren says
I love your sweet and pretty gallery wall! It’s such a nice accent for a girl’s room.
Ivana says
So inspirational!
Lolly Jane says
Thanks, Ivana!
Kenda says
Love this! Thanks so much for sharing! Can you tell me where you got the book shelves at you used on the wall?
Lolly Jane says
Hi Kenda! Debby from Time to DIY made these, I’ve sent you an email with her info so you can ask her. 🙂
Camille says
I love the room! Could you share the paint color for the room, it’s exactly what I’ve been looking for! Thanks so much!~Camille
Lolly Jane says
Hi Camille!
This is Debby from Time2DIY’s space, so cute- I’ve sent you an email with her info so you can ask her. 😉 XO
Yishra Flores says
Hello,
What are the measurements of wood you used for the shelves & what kind of wood?
Thank you!
Lolly Jane says
Hi Yishra,
We used Pine, it’s a 2″ x 12″, just your run on the mill wood from Home Depot 🙂
Glad you like it!
Sarah says
Where did you get the gold wall circle decals? Love this so much!
Lolly Jane says
They’re from this etsy shop 🙂 http://bit.ly/2kAW2hs
Adela says
I love the decor, and also love the dresser. Where can I find the dresser??
Lolly Jane says
It was a thrift find 🙂