How to create a grid-style gallery wall of family photos!
Lately I’ve been making an effort to actually do something with my photos, and not just let them live in my phone and camera. In our family room we originally had some landscape photos (taken on our travels) that i had printed onto canvas. These had been up for a while and I was bored… Seeing so many Pinterest posts with lovely grid style portrait galleries, I decided to create one myself. We had a large white wall to fill and I decided to go with black and white photos and white frames to keep it neutral. Right now I’m experimenting with grey and green accents, but I wanted to be able to change it up and have the gallery still look good!
I had the 12 x 12 photos printed at Costco and they only cost $5.99 each!
The Frames are from IKEA and they are called RIBBA. They come in black or white. These frames also allow you to put the matting and photo at the front or have them set back, creating more of that photo box look.
Once I had the frames on the wall (with the help of my hubby, a level, and simple wall hanging equipment), I laid out my photos. We hung the frames less than an inch apart. I wanted them close together and centered above the couch.
These white RIBBA frames cost $19.99 each from IKEA. We bought 8, so about $160 +tax. These frames are currently not available – but I’ve linked very similar ones HERE.
These 16 x 16 frames are perfect for photos printed 12 x 12. They come in a 3 pack for about $50
Creating a Gallery Wall in a space that is otherwise empty (or being taken up by something mediocre) was actually pretty easy. I think its safe to say the gallery wall trend isn’t going anywhere anytime soon. What do you guys think?
This looks fantastic! We need something new over our bedroom, so I may try this!
I love this! I have honestly seen so many different gallery style wall pins, but yours tops them all! Detailed information is so appreciated and the outcome is beautiful. Also, can we talk about that gorgeous view from your living room? So Beautiful!
Aww thank you! You’re too sweet! 🙂
My thoughts EXACTLY, Raina! Detailed, and not sure the location, but magnificent view!
This is perfect!! I love symmetric clean lines in decor, and you nailed it with these framed photos. I have a similar gallery wall in my hallway of our wedding photos!
Thank you! Oh I bet it looks gorgeous with your wedding photos!
Um, your apartment looks so CHIC.
I love how something so simple as that gallery wall can pull the room together. I may have to try this out in my place! x
How are you liking the ikea frames? I want to order them but I’m hesitant due to the reviews stating they use plastic instead of glass.
I think the plastic is definitely safer and lighter! We haven’t had any issues with them
Wow this looks great. Where did you get this sofa from? I’m in love with this look!
THanks! The sofa is from Urban Barn 🙂
Love how this turned out! Just went and bought the same exact frames! Haha where did you get your pictures printed from to print in that square size?
They were printed at Costco!
Did you order glossy prints or matte? Thank you! It looks beautiful 🙂
I believe they were matte 🙂
I am in love with those shorts! I am desperate to know, where did you get them from? I found you on pinterest from the picture hanging topic of this post, but got completely distracted by you shorts. -and the gray shirt too!
Aww thank you! I think the outfit is from Jcrew! I’ve had those shorts quite a while 😉
Thanks for sharing! Planning on doing this in our home. Also, good to know about the Costco photo printing. Can you share what color white your walls are painted?
Simply white by Benjamin Moore I believe 🙂
What black and white filter did you use ?
I can’t remember! Sorry 🙂
I think Simply White by B Moore!
Hi,
While tooling around getting ideas for my new Kale Pro theme, I found this part of your adorable blog and am in love with the idea of a gallery wall. One is never too old to learn new things since I am an 80 year old granny. lol I’m hoping my granddaughter Caroline who is getting married this year will have a baby right away and I can show her your precious nursery!! My blog is for people with IBS and it helps them find recipes that taste delicious in spite of their limitations with something called the low fodmap diet. I hope I can make my blog as pretty as yours even if it is food instead of DIY. I’m coming back for more ideas decorating. I like to keep up and not look too old fashioned. ha ha
Aww thank you for the kind comment! I’ll be sure to check your blog out too!
Love it all!! Thank you for the ideas! Did you buy all the frames with the mats in them?
Yes they came with the mattes
I can’t find the frames on Ikea’s website. Did you buy them in person? I already got my photos- 12×12 from Costco:)
Never mind I just found it. So excited to put it all together.
So glad you found them 🙂
Thank you so much for this – it’s exactly what I was looking for! Your family and photos are gorgeous 😊 I’m heading to Ikea today to get started on my own grid-style gallery in my entryway!
So glad! Thanks for reading and Following along 🙂 @thismamaloveslife xx
I just ordered everything to do this in our front living room. Can’t wait for it to come together. Thanks for the inspo!!!
Amazing! I’m sure it’ll look great 🙂
Love. Love. Love. What is your secret method for hanging them to keep them square and hanging close to the wall?
No secret method, maybe 2 inches apart – they just worked!
Hi, I am wondering if you put the matting and photo at the front or set them back? I really want to do it the same way as your photo shows. Love it.
Hi! I put them at the back! Thank you 🙂
I put the matting at the back 🙂
Hi, how do you hang every frame to the wall? Did you use a mask double contact or nails?
thank you!