While designers are always coming up with new ideas for gallery walls, some tricks and guidelines remain constant. To create a great gallery wall of your own, you can consult common layouts and formulas to help keep your design cohesive and exciting. Here are some secrets to designing the perfect gallery wall:
Save yourself time and energy by planning your gallery layout before you hang anything on the wall. One of the simplest ways to accomplish this is to lay everything flat on the floor. You can easily shuffle your pieces around until you find the perfect arrangement and transfer it to the wall. Alternatively, you can use collage apps and other virtual design tools to create a digital plan.
While it's not strictly necessary to have a specific theme for your gallery wall, the best gallery walls have a cohesive color scheme. You can build your color scheme around one particular piece, or use it as a guide for curating your collection. Sometimes all it takes is one single color in common to tie the entire gallery together.
If you're stuck trying to figure out a layout, one secret is to start with the largest piece first. It doesn't need to be in the center of the gallery, but using the smaller elements to build around the largest piece is an excellent starting point. If you're going for a more formal approach and have pieces of identical sizes, choose whichever you think grabs the most attention.
Formal gallery walls with perfect symmetry can be both elegant and bold. However, don't be afraid to break up the grid. Hang pictures and other pieces at different vertical heights to create a more interesting aesthetic. Using a mixture of shapes can also work wonders for making your gallery more dynamic.
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I’m David Hickox—a dedicated real estate advisor serving the Chattahoochee Valley with a focus on results, relationships, and real value. My approach is grounded in strategy, honesty, and a deep respect for the goals and dreams of every client I work with.
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Hi, I’m Evelyn Forston —a people-oriented, house-obsessed, dog-loving soul!💛🏡🐾
I'm a Realtor, Advisor and Associate Broker serving both Residential and Commercial Real Estate clients across Georgia and Alabama. I believe Real Estate is more than closings and contracts—it’s about connection, service, and walking with people through some of life’s biggest milestones.
I don't just sell properties—I shepherd people through meaningful life transitions with my professional partner, who is also my fiancé- David Hickox.
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I grew up in the Chattahoochee Valley and proudly graduated from both Brookstone School and Columbus State University. I love this community deeply and it shows in how I live and serve. I’m a 2022 East Alabama Leadership graduate, a member of the East Alabama Board of Realtors, a 2025 “star” for the Alzheimer’s Association Dancing Stars of Columbus, and I serve as the 2025 Entertainment Committee Chair for the Columbus Board of Realtors.
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