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If you can’t seem to figure out what to do with the blank space around your TV, you’re not alone! We recently wall-mounted our TV, and I went back and forth trying to figure out the best way to fill in the large empty spaces on either side.
If you’re in a similar position, incorporating a gallery wall around your TV will make a b-e-a-utiful addition to your space! Like every time I step into our living room, I have to blink a couple of times to make sure I’m still in my house LOL. The best things about a gallery wall are that it’s big, demands attention, and adds an unbelievable amount of interest to your space.
If you’re wondering, yes, you can make a TV gallery wall WITHOUT the Samsung Frame TV. I don’t have one, and it turned out beautifully!
In this post, I’ll be covering how to create a gallery wall with a TV and some excellent tips as you’re planning your very own gallery wall.
Layout Ideas for Gallery Wall with TV
First, let’s get you started with 9 cute gallery wall layout ideas.
Each design is to scale and includes the frame sizes so you can easily replicate any design that you fall in love with!
While the TV size used in these designs is a 65-inch, you can recreate these looks around any similarly-sized TV (50-inch to 75-inch) and essentially get the same look.
Keep in mind, the space between your frames and TV can be anywhere between 3-5 inches.
Stick around after the gallery wall layouts for more tips on creating and planning a gallery wall with a TV!
The Type A
Structured and all sorted out – The Type A gives you a simple design that’s well-organized for those who want a gallery wall without the extras.
The Type B
On the opposite end, The Type B is a free-flowing, creative design best suited for those who like to dream big.
The Basic
Just like the title implies, The Basic is the most simple gallery wall design you can do around your TV. Even though it’s called basic, it’s still a classic.
The Caddy Corner
The Caddy Corner gallery wall gives you a satisfying look with two large anchoring frames to perfectly complement the smaller ones.
The Box
Left, right, top, bottom – your TV is all boxed in! The Box covers all sides. A clean-cut design around your TV with similarly sized frames, while your media console anchors the whole look.
The Butterfly
Similar to the symmetry of a butterfly’s wings, The Butterfly creates a reflection of itself across your TV that’s pleasing to the eye.
The Balancing Act
The Balancing Act gallery wall layout, as you can guess, is all about balance! Load up one side of your TV with frames, while you balance out the other side with a super cute faux tree or floor lamp.
The Hide and Seek
One counts while the rest hide, get it? 😏 The Hide and Seek design will add visual interest around your TV, if you want more of an eclectic option.
The Creative (Our Design)
And finally, The Creative. This is the gallery wall layout that I designed and chose for my own gallery wall around my TV. I’m in LOVE with this design and while I deviated just slightly on the left side when all was said and done, I think it perfectly captures a unique style while not overwhelming my small living room.
I list all of the art and frames I ended up going with at the end of this post if you’re interested!
How to Create a Gallery Wall with a TV
When it comes to creating a gallery wall around your TV, it’s time to have some fun and get that creativity flowing!
While it’s mostly fun and games, it’s important to keep these tips in your back pocket along the way.
1. Use a Variety of Picture Frame Sizes
You can use the same picture frame size all around your TV (as seen in the above layouts).
But if you’re going for that vintage gallery wall look around your TV, you’re going to want to switch it up.
When you have a large open canvas to work with like I did, I recommend going with some larger frames to really fill in the space. Plus, the larger frames will help the transition between the TV to the gallery wall.
If you just have tiny pictures around a large 65-inch, then the TV is going to completely steal the spotlight from your beautiful artwork!
Here are the sizes of all of my frames:
And don’t forget, you will want a mixture of vertical and horizontal orientations in your design. If you have all vertical or all horizontal frames – it’s going to look a little too perfect.
And we’re going for that collage kind of picture wall here – imperfect is better!
The Best Place to Buy Frames for a Gallery Wall
I’m OBSESSED with Craig Frames. Seriously!
The best part is that you can customize their frames and put in the specific dimensions that you need for your gallery wall with TV!
Not to mention, they are really good-quality frames and perfect for creating a gallery wall.
2. Switch Up the Style of Each Frame
Not only are different-sized frames encouraged, but different styles of frames will make you go “ooo… ahh…” as you move your eyes along the wall. 👀
When I planned my gallery wall with a TV, I stuck with the color scheme of gold/brass. Obviously picking different tones within that same color family.
If you have read my other posts you can skip this next sentence. 🤣 I LOVE gold accents and cannot get enough of them!
Okay back to frame styles lol. Sticking within the same color scheme for your frames will keep things looking cohesive and purposeful throughout your picture wall.
Of course, you can add in those random pops of colors for an accent here and there if you’d like!
On top of frame color, you can find really unique-styled frames at garage sales, thrift stores, or as previously mentioned, places like Craig Frames.
Frames with different designs help add interest to your TV gallery wall. It’s like you’ve collected your favorite art over the years and finally decided to curate it on your wall!
3. Space Your Frames Appropriately
There is a general rule of thumb when designing and spacing out a gallery wall with a TV – or any gallery wall for that matter.
Ensure that the majority of your art on your gallery wall is spaced apart by 3 inches, give or take an inch or so. For spacing between your TV and frames, it’s okay to allow up to 5 inches of space here (that’s how far I spaced mine).
This will help make the art look spaced apart enough without getting lost on their own island, while also ensuring that your frames don’t look too scrunched together.
3 inches of space will allow for your pictures to look like one big interconnected piece, while still allowing each piece of art to shine through on its own.
Keep in mind – no two gallery walls are the same. They are all unique in their own way!
4. Balance, Balance, Balance
One of the more important things to consider when thinking about how to plan a gallery wall with a TV…
Each side of your gallery wall should balance each other out. Even if you opt for a gallery wall layout that has more pictures on one side than the other, you should balance the other side out with a faux tree, a floor lamp, or another tall piece of decor/furniture.
This will help anchor your entire gallery wall and make it feel balanced!
In my gallery wall design, you can see I have 4 pieces of art on the left side of my TV and only 3 on the right side. Well, the bottom frame on the right is the biggest frame in my gallery wall hung horizontally which is anchoring that side.
And I have my tall faux tree in the corner to offset the lack of one picture.
It may sound funny, but other decor items like this really do help balance out the space!
On the right side, I’m using fresh hydrangeas to bring the wall to life.
Then on the left, I included this thrifted candle holder to fill in the space between the frame and the TV. I also incorporated this adorable little yoga bee with a gold frame to tie my gallery wall into my media console.
Can You Hang Art Above The TV?
Yes, you can! This will allow you to actually connect your gallery wall together.
Why didn’t I hang art above my TV? Because I have a 65-inch TV, I felt that frames above the TV would be a little too close to the ceiling for my liking.
Simply put, I just felt like it looked better without anything above the TV. My ceilings are only 8 feet tall. If I had taller ceilings and more space to work with up top, I may have reconsidered incorporating some type of art up there!
This was simply a personal preference, but if you want to include art above your TV, go for it!
5. Center Your Frames on Eye Level
One thing you may be wondering is how high on the wall to hang your gallery wall.
Eye level is the simplest measurement and best-looking height for your gallery wall with a TV.
57”-60” is the standard height to hang art in your home from the center of your picture to the floor, which is considered eye level.
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To figure out how to center your gallery wall on 57 inches, start with one section of the wall.
- Mark 57 inches on your wall with a pencil.
- Figure out the total height of that section of art – this includes the height of your art plus the space(s) in between.
- Divide by 2 to get to the middle of that section.
- Align that point with your 57-inch mark.
So for example, the total height of this section for me was 42 inches (which included the 2-inch space between the two pieces of art).
Divided by two is 21 inches. I aligned that point with my 57-inch mark.
It’s almost easier to think of your gallery wall in columns. And within each column centering the height of your art on eye level.
If you follow standard TV mounting heights, this will also keep your gallery wall in line with your TV.
Everything will be happily centered on the wall and look like it’s hung at the right height!
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6. Mix and Match Styles of Art, Textures, and Colors
It’s a gallery wall and we haven’t even talked about the actual art yet! But it’s easily the most important aspect of planning your gallery wall around your TV.
This part also might take the longest of all, because a well-crafted gallery wall takes time to piece together.
It took me about a month to find all of the pieces I wanted for my gallery wall – a lot of it was just consistently searching online until I found things I loved.
Stick around for the end of the post where I’ll list all of my art and frames!
For my gallery wall, I chose to go with a fresh greenery and floral theme. I find that greenery helps a house feel super homey. It’s something I’ve been wanting to incorporate into my living room for some time, and I thought a gallery wall was the best way to do it!
Plus when it came to decor for next to the TV, the faux tree really just rounded out the theme nicely.
Once you decide on your theme, you can start to look for specific pieces to complete your gallery wall around your TV!
And you may just stumble upon your theme or find inspiration from other gallery walls.
When creating a gallery wall with a TV, it’s important to add some variety in the types of art.
Use a variety of art styles to blend into your gallery wall:
- Watercolors
- Photography
- Painting
- Fiber Art
- Line Art
- Portraits
- Landscape
- Floral
7. Use a Level When Hanging Your Frames
While this may be an obvious tip for hanging your TV gallery wall – it’s critical to make sure when you take a step back, that things look GOOD and level!
And if you have a friend nearby, it makes the process even easier.
I would hold the frames where we had marked for them to go on the wall, while my husband held a level on top until we had each frame perfectly level.
Then I would press the frame into the wall (we used command strips to hang the majority of our frames because they’re so light).
If a couple of frames are crooked, this will take away from the stunning gallery wall you’re making around your TV!
My Favorite Tips for How to Plan a Gallery Wall With a TV
So we’ve talked about tips for the look and feel of your gallery wall. Now we’re going to dive into some tips around how to plan a gallery wall with a TV.
Where do you start when trying to design a gallery wall? How do you know how big your frames should be?
I’ll talk about that here!
Map Out Your Gallery Wall Around Your TV
If you’re like me, then you’ll want to know exactly what things are going to look like prior to hanging them on your wall.
With your TV wall being a pretty popular wall in your home that you’re staring at constantly, it’s important to get the gallery wall hung just right.
Break out your tape measure, piece of paper, and blue tape!
You’re going to get a general idea of what a gallery wall around your TV could look like upfront.
- Start by rough sketching frames around your TV on your piece of paper. You can use the designs from earlier or Pinterest for inspiration!
- Go over to your wall with your tape measure and use a random standard frame size – like a 16”x20”. Then take your blue tape and outline it on the wall. It doesn’t have to be centered yet, just in the general vicinity.
- Take a step back…how does this look to you?
- Does it look better with a horizontal or vertical orientation?
Rinse and repeat! Start incorporating more blue tape on the wall until you have actually mapped out your whole gallery wall with your TV.
You should now have a nice visual of what your gallery wall will look like in the end!
Planning a gallery wall is truly trial and error. Once you find a size that you like, write it down on your sketch.
It’s like putting together a puzzle on your wall, but with frames!
Utilize Canva to Get a Crystal-Clear Visual
All art and frames are linked at the end of this post!
Once you have the sizes of your frames picked out, decide on your theme, and start picking out your individual pieces of art, use Canva!
Canva is a free online tool that I use just about every time I’m planning a new project.
There is a slight learning curve, but after some YouTube tutorials, you’ll be a Canva pro in no time.
Canva will allow you to piece together your room with the art you’ve picked out, and give you a near-perfect representation of what you can expect out of your gallery wall.
While it takes a little bit of creativity to get things looking like your actual room, I think it’s SO worth it in the end. It helps me see the vision completely and leaves little room for unknowns.
My Gallery Wall Art and Frames
I spent sooo long piecing together my gallery wall for my TV – like I said I think it was about one month in total.
If you like what you see, I’m happy to share the art and frames that I used for my own DIY TV gallery wall.
As mentioned earlier, I hung all of the frames (minus the frames hanging by a chain) with command strips. Why? Because if I put everything up on the wall and decided I really didn’t like it, command strips easily come down.
Whereas using screws would have forced me to patch and paint. Not that it’s too big of a deal, but using command strips was just SO much easier.
Luckily, everything went up and I immediately fell in love!
I purchased this Wild Oak print that is a watercolor of an old oak tree. I purchased the canvas in an 18″x24″.
The frame is the 18″x24″ Stratton Aged Gold picture frame from Craig Frames.
This is another digital download print that I bought from Etsy but had it printed to an 18″x20″ at Office Depot.
The frame is the 18″x20″ Whittemore Ornate Gold picture frame from Craig Frames.
I love, love, LOVE this piece of art – especially the frame. I purchased this one from Linen + Cloth and chose the 11″x14″ beaded gold frame.
The is piece comes with both the art and the frame so you don’t have to do any extra hunting around! 😊
I found this piece of art on Etsy and LOVE it. It’s a download, so I got it printed at CVS.
The frame was actually found at a garage sale.
My other frame that looks like this actually incorporated flowers from my wedding! So while I don’t list it here, hopefully, it helps with inspo.
This piece of art is the Anemone from Carleigh Courey Design. An adorable bunch of flowers with a green backdrop that goes great on a neutral wall. I got the 11″x14″.
The frame is an Amazon find and honestly, the price is a steal for how cute it is. I took out the white matte!
This one is unavailable to buy since it is self-made art! 😊 I created it because I wanted to give a little bit more texture to the overall gallery wall design around my TV.
The frame is the 20″x24″ Stratton Aged Gold picture frame from Craig Frames.
And last but not least, my husband’s all-time favorite print – Lone Yogi Bee! I got this adorable piece of art in the A5 size. Then I purchased the 5″x7″ classic bead gold picture frame from Amazon.
Seriously one of my guests’ favorite things when they enter my living room. It perfectly rounds out the entire gallery wall with TV.
That’s how to design a gallery wall around a TV!
There are so many different designs for gallery walls out there. It can sometimes be hard to envision how to incorporate your TV into the mix.
But can you do a gallery wall around a TV? Absolutely! It’s an accent to your room that will have a big impact, and give your TV a few friends up on the wall. 😉
I’m hoping you walk away with some TV gallery wall ideas and some helpful tips to help you plan your own gallery wall with a TV!
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