So a gallery of framed photos it is. Do you mind if I share my tried and true frame hanging method with you? I'm sure I'm not the first to use this method but it works for me everytime.
You'll need these (oh, and scissors):
1. Using construction paper (or whatever paper condusive to the size of your frames), trace the frame. Trim off edges.
Realize that you're drinking your usual glass(es) of wine. Decide to check the levelness of the frames again.
4. Pound the nails through the nail hole you previously made on each template.
5. Hang your frames OVER the paper templates. Don't remove these quite yet, just in case you need to make any slight adjustments.
6. Once you're happy with the look, remove the paper templates. Step back, admire, and enjoy (until you decide you'd like to hang something entirely new on your wall).
I'll probably eventually add another row of frames to this wall, but a) I'm a minimalist and b) I'm too lazy as there are bigger fish to fry in this fixer upper house of ours. The original plan was to hang these sconces but they looked a bit "off" on this wall (and since our living room looks into our dining nook, it seemed to compete too much with this sunburst piece). So I went with simple ones and called it a day.
I don't think I'll be winning any design awards with this space, but it's liveable. More progress to come on this room.....
I love the frames you chose. And your method sounds fabulous - but I think I'm too lazy to cut out paper. That's why our walls look like a holey sponge and yours look like a gallery.
ReplyDeleteI don't think you can go wrong with a photo wall. I use the same method to hang my frames. Wrapping paper works really well for the paper too.
ReplyDeletei have the same blank wall in my dining nook! hmmm i may have to do something like this. you're right one more row of pics would be perfect. good job fc!
ReplyDeleteSuper cute! I love your wall color.
ReplyDeleteLove when you do stuff like this! Great job and it looks great.
ReplyDeleteGood thinking! I use paper to visualize the placement of the frames, but didn't think of nailing the hole right through the paper. Totally using that for my next project. Thanks.
ReplyDeleteyou guys are so stinking cute. last time i hung a gallery, i needed spackle, extra paint, and a LOT of wine (waiting for spackle to dry). your method is much better.
ReplyDeleteGood idea with the whole picture-hanging technique--ESPECIALLY the wine!!! But I gotta tell you, I totally covet that sunburst. Totally.
ReplyDeleteThanks for documenting the process, because you made it look so boozy, er, easy. Great results!
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I am so glad you shared your hanging method...it's a wise one! I love what you chose to do with the wall. The sconces look fab, and 4 frames was perfect, especially since it is my favorite number ; )
ReplyDeleteLOVE your hanging method...only wish I could get a better look at those lovely photos...trying my darndest to blow em up but can't see anything but bokeh. Your taste is flawless girl!
ReplyDeleteVery cool method! I love step #3 the best! HeHe! Aww, sorry you couldn't use the awesome Z sconces, but I really love how everything turned out! Really clean and chic!
ReplyDeleteGenius! I had never thought to do that. Usually me trying to hang anything in a straight line entails Husband hauling out his tape measure and measuring 23940432870342979408739 things while I stand and hold the laser level until it feels like my arms are going to fall off.
ReplyDeleteOr, as my twin sister says, "it's much more entertaining to have your husband nail them all up and then change your mind and make him scooch them down 1/2"
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Nice technique! I love it, the sconces are perfect.
ReplyDeleteI love the mats and frames. You win a design award every post in my book.
ReplyDeleteOk, you totally rival me with picture hanging...I'm all about levels, mock ups, and hanging it perfect the first time around. Great job! (And looks fab too!)
ReplyDeleteThat's a great tip! Love a photo wall.....
ReplyDeleteI have the same CB mirrors saved in my favorites...all part of my new living room grand scheme (that will probably never happen). I wish that you had them so I could drool over them (; Check out this lamp that I am also in love with....http://www.crateandbarrel.com/family.aspx?c=1220&f=24459
ReplyDeleteYou did a fantastic job on hanging the pictures, I also love the pictures that you choose.
ReplyDeleteGreat tip! The other thing people need to remember is to be sure all hanging hardware on the backs of the frames are in exactly the same position.
ReplyDeletegreat idea...thank you so much, do you know how many holes I've filled in my walls?!?!
ReplyDeleteTop noch.
ReplyDeleteSimple and stylish.