Let’s face it: blank walls in the living room can be about as exciting as watching paint dry.
Sure, you could leave them bare and pretend you’re going for that “minimalist” vibe, but deep down, you know need just a little bit of personality.
Whether you’re a fan of classic art, family photos, or random frames you found on sale and haven’t gotten around to filling yet, picture walls are like the Instagram feed of your home.
With endless possibilities for layout, color, and frame styles, it’s time to give your living room the gallery treatment it deserves.
No artistic degree required, just a few nails and a bit of creativity!
In this guide, we’ve curated 20 creative picture wall ideas that will transform your space from a blank canvas to a masterpiece.
1. Colorful Print
The perfect way to tie in all of your colors or add some new ones is by creating a stunning picture or gallery wall! Colorful print is the most creative way to go about it!
2. Abstract Art
If you want to keep your home simple and stylish, go for framed abstract art for your picture wall!
3. Vintage Framed Art
If your home is more vintage than modern, go for older frames for your photos! Choose ones with golden details or engraved frames!
4. Framed Paintings
Instead of photographed pictures or printed designs, opt for actual canvas paintings! They can be easily found at flea markets and you can even do them yourself!
5. Light ‘Em Up!
When you’re done deciding which pictures you’ll be using and how you’ll arrange them, consider adding lights above your pictures!
Illuminating a picture wall will make it a centerpiece and it will give you ambiance light!
6. Photographer’s Corner
If you want to make your living room seem more high-end and chic, try picking out photos that look like they just jumped out of a magazine!
7. Music Area
Most music lovers keep all of their CDs, cassettes, and records in their living room, along with their record player or any other setup they listen to music on. So why not make that area special?
Decorate it with framed pictures of your favorite artists or sayings! This will make you feel like you’re standing in an elevated and classier version of your old teenage bedroom!
8. Stick To the Theme of Your Living Room
Picture walls are a great way to bring something new to your living room, but you don’t want to stray away from the overall theme!
Try picking out photos that match your ambiance!
9. Eclectic Picture Wall
As we’ve already said, matching your picture wall to the style of your home is of the utmost importance, but when your home is eclectic, is there really any need to match?
10. Mix Up the Picture Frames
If you love experimenting and you enjoy a bit of vintage in your home, you can always start incorporating it through picture frames!
You can easily find them at flea markets for cheap and they can add some old luxury into your home!
11. Think Outside the Box
Your frames don’t have to be arranged in a special way nor do they have to be hanged even! You can choose to lean some of your photos on the wall with the assistance of a shelf!
12. Pay Homage to Your Pets
There hasn’t been a family that despised their pet. Pets leave a huge mark on us and we want to have something to remember them by.
Arrange a space on your living room wall to hang up some photos of your pets!
13. Go All Out
If you’re looking for a picture wall arrangement that will leave your guests’ mouths gaping wide open, then hanging pictures from floor to ceiling will probably do the trick!
This will fill up a wall you’re ashamed of and turn it into something you love!
14. Moody Concept
If you want to make your space moody, go for darker frames and moody pictures that look like they came straight out of a Victorian house!
15. Modern Portraits
Instead of actual pictures of your family members, why not get modernized frames of each and every one of you!
16. Girly Picture Wall
This one would be the perfect choice for a pair of chic besties living together!
17. Modern Beige Movement
Even though beige has taken the world by storm, we’re not mad about this trend! It looks sleek, simple, and modern!
When you’re working with fewer colors, it’s much easier to style a picture wall!
18. Uniform Design
A lot of people like having a home that’s clean and sleek, with as little decor as possible, but we can’t live without decor!
This space managed to stay uniform but also fun with a pop of blue color!
19. Rustic Family Photos
If you want to make the space extra personal and sentimental, frame your family photos, from weddings to children’s birthdays!
20. Self-Love Picture Wall
Lastly, we all need a reminder to be kind to ourselves from time to time and what place is better to have this reminder in than the living room?
Hang up inspirational quotes and kind messages along with some stylish prints and photos!