30 thrifty gallery wall ideas for when you’re ready to change up the look of your decor!
I have a goal in the coming months to revamp the gallery wall in our den.
It’s a pretty small space, but I managed to combine some script art with some bright colors, plus our dinner menu and our kids’ paperwork zone.
If you look closely, you’ll spot a free Christmas printable that I’ve kept up all year long!
When I put it together, I was happy with my mix of objects, but it’s looked the same for the last few years and I’m ready for a change.
The problem with creating gallery walls is that they can be a little pricey. Between the hangers, the items and any materials needed to change their look, the cost can quickly skyrocket!
So, I want to go for low-cost and upcycled materials. I plan to make some trips to scour thrift stores for anything that catches my eye.
Here’s a list of 30 thrifty gallery wall ideas that I’m open to including in my revamped space!
Shallow baskets
Postcards
Book pages
Game boards or pieces
Leaf rubbings
Scrap wood with words or sayings
Kid’s art
Free printables
Interesting picture frames
Lace in an embroidery hoop
Framed fabric scraps
Decorative plates
Maps
Pressed flowers
Felt banners
Small mirror
Macrame hanging
Small wreaths made of boxwood, eucalyptus, or cotton
Old license plates
Thin wire sculptures
Antique keys
Wall clock
Wooden arrow
Botanical prints
Distressed window frames
Galvanized metal
Knick knacks on a thin shelf
Chalkboard
Framed album art
This list is just the beginning. Almost anything can be hung on your wall!
Be sure to keep an open mind when you’re out gallery wall treasure hunting.
If you find something you think you like, but it’s not quite right, ask yourself “Can it be painted, decoupaged, distressed? Changed in any way?”
For more ideas on changing the art you already have, check out my previous post on updating your artwork.
When collecting items for your gallery wall, think of themes you may want to design around. Maybe things that remind you of the ocean, or love, or flowers…whatever inspires you.
You also may want to balance color, scale, and textures.
I’m hoping to add some more organic elements and some pops of green to my wall. Its located in our den, where there’s not much natural light so it definitely could use some life!
One more point to consider: there are many ways to hang your featured items. Gather hooks, twine, shadow boxes, even leather straps could be useful, depending on what you’re hanging!
If you have a gallery wall in your home, tell me your favorite part in the comments below. I’d love to have some more inspiration, especially if it’s a thrifty idea!
I love this! I have been buying prints to do just this in our new bedroom once it’s finished x
I’m sure it will turn out amazing! There’s so many great finds out there!
I have so many pictures but they don’t really seem to go together. I need to work on a more cohesive bunch of photos and pictures and then group this. Love these ideas!
Can the photos be turned to black and white? That’s always my solution when I’m trying to group pictures!