Curating a Gallery Wall: A Guide to Artful, Personal Spaces

A gallery wall doesn’t just fill a space—it creates a story.

Whether you live in a cozy apartment, a spacious home, or anything in between, curating a wall of art transforms blank walls into reflections of your spirit, your travels, and your creativity.

At Oksana Chashkina Shop, we believe that arranging art isn't about following rigid rules—it's about building emotional connections. Here’s how to create a gallery wall that feels intentional, personal, and beautifully you.

 

1. Start with a Feeling, Not a Formula

Before you think about frames or layouts, think about mood.

Do you want your gallery wall to feel calm? Energetic? Eclectic? Choosing the right combination of artwork starts with choosing the feeling you want the room to evoke.

For a serene atmosphere, originals like Brief Me offer soft movement and depth. For vibrancy, colourful prints from our Stretched Canvas Prints Collection can create rhythm and playfulness.

Start with emotion. Let the visual arrangement follow.

2. Mix Sizes and Mediums

A dynamic gallery wall thrives on variety. Mix small-format originals (like Happy Woman) with medium-sized prints for balance and visual flow.

You can also blend:

• Vertical and horizontal orientations
• Abstract and figurative styles
• Deep, textured originals with crisp, modern prints

Variation keeps the eye moving—and makes your wall feel alive.

3. Plan It Out (But Stay Flexible)

Lay your artworks out on the floor before you hang anything.

Experiment with spacing, order, and positioning. Snap a few photos as you tweak layouts—it'll help you decide what feels best.

If you're styling a small space, tighter arrangements work wonders. In larger rooms, allow for a little more breathing space between pieces.

And remember: perfect symmetry isn’t necessary. Sometimes slight irregularities add soul and authenticity to the wall.

4. Tell a Story Through Placement

Think about how your wall flows visually.

Group lighter pieces together for an airy zone. Cluster more intense works to create pockets of drama. Place anchor pieces (like larger works) near the center and let smaller ones orbit naturally.

A piece like Mother and Daughter can serve as a soft emotional center, drawing everything else into conversation.

5. Frame or Float?

Frames can elevate and protect prints, creating visual polish. But floating unframed canvas originals, especially those stretched and ready-to-hang, can add texture and casual charm.

Choose a framing style that complements your space—oak frames for warmth and natural tones, black frames for bold, modern interiors, white frames for a fresh, minimalist look, or no frame at all for a clean, contemporary feel.

At Oksana Chashkina Shop, both Original Artworks and Stretched Canvas Prints are designed to be flexible—ready for frames or beautiful on their own.

Need Help Curating a Wall?

Sometimes all you need is a little guidance to bring a vision to life.

If you’d like help choosing complementary pieces, sizing suggestions, or advice on creating a gallery wall that fits your space, feel free to reach out.

Or visit our Sydney gallery to experience the artworks up close and bring your vision to life.

Build a Wall That Moves You

A gallery wall isn’t just an arrangement of frames—it’s an arrangement of memories, emotions, and moments.

It’s a space you build slowly, thoughtfully, and personally.

Explore the possibilities through our Original Artworks and Canvas Prints, or learn more about the heart behind the collection on our About Me page.

Because every wall has a story. What will yours say?