**Collaborative post**
Setting up a gallery wall needs the care you would creating a piece. It’s an artistic endeavor by itself to arrange frames in a certain manner. While some walls do have frames that match, other ones don’t fit into that motif. It all depends on the mood and setting of the room. Take a look at some reasons why you should or shouldn’t have wall frames matching.
Creating Symmetrical Lines and Patterns
If you’re looking for balance with your picture-hanging hardware, then by all means you can have matching gallery wall frames. This gives a nice and simple look that bodes well on an empty wall. You don’t have too much going on as far as furniture and lamps, which would ultimately look like too much is going on.
A good idea is to similar photos and scale in place to help bring out more continuity. Also, you want to space it well by giving them some room but don’t make it look like there’s no synergy between the photos. When you apply this type of approach, you can have frames that match.
Mixing Things Up
In the case where you have an eccentric space, matchy frames just won’t work. You need a mismatch pattern to help cater to the eclectics of the area. Maybe you have some abstract art that’ll go well with the color palette in the corner.
Also, you can use mismatched frames. Have a couple of horizontal frames for wide photos. For the longer pieces, you can use vertical frames. It adds a simple yet unique characteristic that blends in with the overall vibe of the room.
Also, if you have a big TV as the centerpiece for the wall, mismatched frames help to add character to the wall. Sit back and watch your favorite show while you have a vibrant set of pictures around it.
Arranging Frames
Maybe you’re in a room where you have an empty background. You have to find a way to arrange the photos to help take up space. If you have vacation photos with family, this is a good way to show your love to them.
You can use a collage frame and set things up with photo-hanging hardware to put more emphasis on smaller frames to showcase your family. The great thing is you can space them out 2 inches to give them room, but keep the warmth and connection intact.
Depending on the vibe of the room, you mix things up or have matching frames to keep it simple.
