Do you have a big empty wall but not a large art piece to dress it up with?
Gather all your framed photos, posters and pictures. Stick to a color pallet to avoid visual chaos. If you are doing all black and white art, maybe paint the frames in different colors. If your art is in different colors, stick to one color frames. Measure out the wall area that you are planning to use for your collage. Measure out the same size on the floor and start laying out your pictures within that area. Play around with different configurations to se what you like best. Make templets of the frames out of Newspapers and tape it to the wall. Be careful leaving to much space between the frames or even putting to close together. I find that leaving about 2” between the frames tends to work best. You want the collage to feel like one art piece, not like a wallpaper.
If you are brave and want to make the collage look even more interesting mix in 3 dimensional objects to ad some visual interest. You can also incorporate a clock or a mirror. Start with larger pieces in the center and work your way out. It looks great to mix in one round item with all the frames just to brake up the shapes.
Below are some different examples of bad and good collages, you be the judge! IKEA have a great selection on frames if you need to ad on to what you already have.
PS. The secret to make the pictures look straight is to use a LEVEL + hang each picture on 2 nails instead of one.
There are a few ways to make your collage look easy on the eye.Work with your pictures within a large square or rectangle. Another way is to have a invisible line go through the middle of the collage and work your way up and down from it. You can also keep the line on the bottom if you are hanging the pictures above a bed, dresser or a sofa. Se pictures below:
When making a collage going up a staircase keep in mind to mimic the staircase lines in your collage. Also make sure to measure on every second or third step the distance from the collage to the stair to make sure it has the same distance consistently.
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I found this via your apartment therapy post. *thank you* I've been searching for exactly this kind of information for weeks. Everyone talks about a unifying theme, be it frames, palette, or theme. But no one gets into the issue of working with a grid. Your diagrams are going to make my project so much easier. Thank you. thank you. thank you.
I am trying to do this with old family photos, on the wall going up our flight of stairs...any suggestions for that situation?
great information. does anyone know where the artwork/pics came from for the second picture from the top...entitled "chair question"? thank you.
I'm not sure what the artwork in the second picture is, but to me it looks like album covers.
Here are some more great picturewall ideas from The Picturewall Company. They sell a complete kit with actual size templates and the frames to match. I saw it on Divine Design ( HGTV ) last week and ordered one for my sisters baby shower. They are going to love this as they have no time to decorate. The whole thing takes 15 minutes without a single measurement. Love that!!
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The Picture wall company is a great Idea! Thanks for sharing! :)
Great post Peggy, I love the way the picture walls have a random/natural look & feel but your drawings really capture the thought, planning and technique that really goes on behind them. I have been working on a similar thing using a photo mount I designed a few years ago http://www.curator.com.au - your post has definitely inspired me to start making different sizes!
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This is a really good site by the way. I need some advice on something though. I want to do a full wall collage with the photos different sizes, but without any frames. What would I put behind the photos so I dont ruin the wall but it still looks good? AND Most of my photos arent developed and on a digital camera so instead of developing them, should I laminate them somehow or is there a way to print them with special paper cheaply?
I am a graphic designer but when it came to hanging photos on the wall -- I was lost. This article gave great tips and examples. I feel like i have the tools to start hammering nails.
This is exactly what I was looking for! I have a great collection of Noah's Ark pictures, cards, cartoons, etc., and want to make a collage, and these tips will be just what I need to make it happen. Thanks!
Thanks for the drawings. I followed one to get my own picture collage wall. (http://www.flickr.com/photos/flagstaffmouse/3186224961/)
My big tip for anyone else doing it - those little 3M strips are so much easier than nails!
I used them on almost all my pictures frames and haven't had anything fall down yet...
Great Collage! nice work!
I have a large passage with large empty walls. I have a huge gold picture frame (roughly 1m x 1.5m) which I would like to use to create a large collage. How do I go about selecting the photos and arranging them?
I have found a fabulous new site I've tried with great success - supplies instant picture walls (looks like great quality frames) but they also plan out gallery walls of your frames for you - its much cheaper than buying a whole new wall of picture frames - its http://www.scusi.co.za. They send you a PDF to get all your details of your frames and wall dimensions and then they send you these beautiful neat plans for your wall, and really handy tips for installation. They'll also help you with a stairwell plan. Love the graphic displays in this site too - thanks.
I too found you via apartment therapy article. LOVE LOVE LOVE you image ideas as well as the how-to suggestion plans.
I'm off to hang pictures.
xoxo MMW
CollageWall makes it a no-brainer to make, and change!, your photo wall. You upload photos, design your wall -- then the pictures arrive -- ready to hang. Cool! http://collagewall.com/
Hey I found you by just searching Wall Photo Collage.. Thanks for this article... I really needed some help and You did just that! Thanks.
This was informative. Thanks. However, consider revisiting the rules of grammar and your spelling skills. There is a difference between 'too' and 'to'.
I'm planning my own wall collage but I didn't know where to begin. Thanks for the inspiration and instructions.
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I have a bunch of 8x 10 and 11 x 14 black and white pictures if my kids when they were babies that i want to make a wall collage with and am looking for ideas. Any suggestions?
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What a wonderful idea! Decorating the wall is one of the hardest things to do because you need to weigh color scheme and the decorations that you will use. But this could be costly sometimes, depending on your theme or target result. My sister had a problem once on his living room wall budget for decoration. But good thing she learned about cash advance Wisconsin and instantly got the amount that she needed. Cash advances payday loans help a lot overcoming financial problems.
I love this site! I have a small condo, not much room and no decorating sense. I have several size frames/pictures and like several styles. Could it be possible to make a collage work with several different styles and colors? The size issue I can work with, but I don't know what to do about color and style. Thanks for any recommendation.
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Thank you for this post! I’m currently working on two separate wall collages, but I wanted to add something unique to each collage. Your idea on using three-dimensional objects for visual interest is just what I needed.
An extremely helpful post. Followed you over from apartment therapy. Thanks so much for posting the link. Will save your site for future reference.
Having a right frame is necessary just like the right wall art as the frame compliments with the wall and the painting. Pictures of memorable moments such as weddings, celebrations, graduations, and birthdays are wonderful to add touch of life to your living area.
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Great post, and some great visuals to make it even easier to understand. Here is a link to some more ideas and suggestions that will help if you are thinking of putting up a Photowall
http://www.fridgi.com.au/Photowall-Tips.html
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I enjoyed reading and taking a look at those pictures. They were great.
We trying to do this with old fashion, on the wall going up our flight of stairs... any advice for that situation? Thanks
Instead of putting those picture frames on your work desk, try something new like the idea you just shared with us, put them all up on the wall, and you decide what design you want. Feel free to do anything about it.
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It is how a home owner gives a decorative look to the home with various prints by keeping into picture,the architecture of the rooms.
I have started a collage wall, but i am not to sure how to fill the rest of the space up, the collage is gradually moving along the wall but I am not to sure what to put on the collage next, can some one please give me some inspiration? There are loads of different colours on the wall already,there are loads of pictures, some tickets and some autographs but im not to sure what to do next?
Can't wait to show my wife this - we have been talking about doing a photo collage on our living room wall. Great advice!
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My boss asked me to make a design our office wall. Honestly, I am not good in art nor any form of design, I think he wants to challenge me. :) but thanks for this post, really makes sense. I got some idea of how to design now. thanks a lot! :)
Oh, so evocative! Oh, I just love this project! Thanks a lot for this great contribution keep posting such a nice post.
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Here's a tip if you like to hang many picture frames: a picture hanging system. Once the picture hanging system is installed, you don't need to use tools, nails or screws. Adding frames and rearranging them is very easy this way.
More info:http://www.picturehangingsystems.com
I have a large passing with large clear surfaces. I have a large silver image shape which I would like to use to make a large collection. How do I go about choosing the images and planning them? It is also good for healthy life style
I have lots old family photos..different sizes/shapes
1.should I have them all in same colour frame ie black
2.should I have them copied so they are all the same size.
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This is perfect. I have a big blank wall in my bedroom and I wanted some guidelines before starting my picture collage. I have a dresser up against the middle of the wall so I'll be using your example with the dresser in it. Can't wait!
Thank you so much! I have been looking for a way to decorate my drab dorm room walls and this was just the push to start decorating! Thanks again! (:
These wall display photo frames is available in various shapes and sizes. It is a great idea to display your favorite pictures.
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Pretty insightful post. Never thought that it was this simple after all. I had spent a good deal of my time looking for someone to explain this subject clearly and you’re the only one that ever did that. Kudos to you! Keep it up
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