This post was most recently updated on September 23rd, 2019
I *think* I have finally completed my gallery wall in my living room.
I say “think” only because I am convinced there is a little something missing. I still haven’t figured out what it is. I’d really like to have something surprising and unexpected up there – a conversation piece. I tried a bunch of {crazy} things, but wasn’t happy with any of them. So I am not going to force it; I’m sure it will come to me in good time.
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| Before |
I though I’d share it with you for now.
Here’s my wall before…
Nine foot ceilings meant that there was a whole lot of empty space above this lone canvas. The piece just seemed to get swallowed up with wall. Even flanked by sconces, it still felt too small to me.
I wanted to create more height, without investing in a new, larger piece. I am really attached to this one. I love the colours, and the tranquility of the watery scene.
I decided that a gallery wall was a great solution.
I’ve mentioned in earlier posts that I am a big fan of gallery walls, but until recently, I was a little fearful to do one in my own home. I’m not exactly sure what held me back, other than a fear of not doing a good job. And well, there’s just something about all those nail holes in my new home!
Conincidentally, The Nester wrote a couple of great posts over the past few days about fears that hold us back from taking creative risks in our homes (using gallery walls as just one example). I love how she summed it up : “It’s a ding a ling nail hole in the wall, is there anything in life LESS risky than creating a 1 millimeter hole in a wall that can be filled with your finger and some putty in 2 seconds?!” LOL. So true!
Clearly, with risk comes reward.
My wall now looks like cottage cheese, but I couldn’t be happier with how the wall turned out.
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| You might notice my painted monogram art that I posted about earlier this week. |
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| I also included my favorite pictures of my 3 babes. |
Until next time, happy decorating!
