Puzzling over how to style your mantel? Don’t know what to do with a blank wall over it or over the fireplace? Bored with mirrors over the fireplace? I have a brilliant solution to all these issues, and this is a mantel or fireplace gallery wall. As gallery walls are number one trend that isn’t going anywhere, making one is a perfect way to fill in a blank wall, and it can be any wall including fireplace one. How to? Here are some ideas.
Mantel Gallery Walls
Mantel gallery walls are my favorite as they are similar to ledge ones: you don’t need to make holes in walls and measure everything before you make it. It’s a perfect idea if you want to change the parts of it from time to time or at least add new ones. Such a gallery wall may include art and photos, statuettes and busts, figurines and potted plants, vases and candleholders. A mantel gallery wall always looks not so formal, which means you don’t have to mix and match or choose matching frames for every piece. Feel a creative master and design your own masterpiece! If you have a non-working fireplace, you can add there some decor or art that will echo with the gallery wall, too.
The ornated mantel is done with lamps, artwork, a statuette and some candleholders to add decorative value to the room.
Your gallery wall can be very different: you can use not only artwork, photos or books but also faux butterflies and butterfly posters if you like them.
The mantel is done with a rattan globe, a black and white gallery wall and blooms to make the space more exquisite.
The black and white botanical artwork, blooms and candles are a nice fit for this mid-century modern living room.
The living room is black and white and the mantel gallery wall repeats the color scheme very well.
Neutral art in matching frames will add elegance and a stylish cohesive touch to the room.
The neutral botanical posters are a perfect match for the neutral space but dark blooms and a colored artwork add interest to it.
If your fireplace is a non-working one, turn it into a work of art using pictures and paintings, flowers, candles, books and other stuff.
The breezy and airy feel of the room is supported with a proper gallery wall that is frmed with plants and a black lamp.
As the whole living room is quite eclectic and full of texture and color, the gallery wall supports the vibe. (via thewhitebuffalostylingco).
This laconic and stylish art arrangement adds elegant and interest to the space and makes the sitting area cooler.
Vary the styling using not only artwork but also photos, posters, potted plants and mirrors and even candles.
The mantel features a couple of artwork, and a family pic is attached over it to make sure it won't fall.
The gallery wall with art and a plant is echoed with the decor inside the fireplace done with a plant and stacked books and magazines.
The Parisian flare of the room is supported with vintage artwork, a lamp, a mirror in a gorgeous ornated frame.
Neutral art in light-stained frames is a perfect match for the neutral living room.
The living room is very exquisite and chic, and the graphic gallery wall contrast the overall sophisticated look making it lively.
Large matting helps to accent the art and draw more attention to it, and here it also contrasts the moody grey wall.
Include not only artwork or framed photos into your gallery wall but also vases, candleholders or statuettes and even a mirror.
The light gallery wall, jute covered vase and mirror in a light-stained frame contrast the black mantel that stands out in the neutral room.
The monochromatic gallery wall is quite simple and minimal and doesn't dstract attention from the fireplace and mantel.
The extra bright eclectic art and family photos add personality and character to the space.
If you love plants, you can add some potted ones to the fireplace zone and create a botanical gallery wall.
Over Fireplace Gallery Walls
No mantel? No problem, you can still create a gallery wall over the hearth. Here you will have to attach all the art to the wall making a grid or free form gallery. Such an idea will require more time to realize but it looks striking. A grid gallery wall can be vertical one or can be even extended to other walls, too. Such a solution won’t let you change much or add unusual objects like books, busts, vases and candles but still it’s a very nice way to try trendy decor. Make sure you mix and match frames right or just grab matching ones.
Even if there's no mantel, you can still create a gallery wall over the fireplace or the hearth and include there anything you like.
Boho decor is done not only with the gallery wall here but also with mugs, vases, bottles, cards, antlers and even plants and art at the fireplace.
Two black and white photos in frames are a lovely minimal way to style a mantel.
This unique black and white grid gallery wall seems to be floating in the air because of white frames that seem part of the wall. (via thespruce).
Fill in the blank wall over the fireplace with a stylish gallery wall that matches the vibe of the room.
The fireplace is accented with an eclectic gallery wall over it, and the art draws even more attention to the fire.
The free form gallery wall in bright colors is paired with colorful books on the mantel to create a cohesive look.
A grid gallery wall usually brings an elegant, refined and classic feel to the space.
The fireplace wall is turned into a whole museum one, there's a mantel gallery wall, an artwork over it and vertical rows on both sides.
You can make a small mantel gallery wall and accent the wall with a statement art over it.
Posters and signs can be also cool and fun solutions for a gallery wall, mix them up to create an eclectic look.
The refined vintage art gallery wall is framed in black and gold, and it's a beautiful addition to the refined space.
The polished vertical grid gallery wall with vintage prints shows animals and gives a safari feel to the room.
Add art not only over the fireplace but to other walls also to brighten up the room. (via elledecor).
Hidden TV Gallery Walls
Many of us have a TV over the fireplace, and you can turn it into art, too! Modern TVs that can show paintings can be easily integrated into an existing gallery wall as part of it. If you don’t have such a piece, you can hide your TV with a gallery wall. It’s a grid gallery wall placed on doors or a panel to hide the TV and make the look more exquisite. Get inspired!
Make the gallery wall of vintage posters in matching frames and hide your TV.
This adorable and sophisticated gallery wall includes vintage artwork, a mirror and even a TV that shows a painting, too.
Hide your TV in a creative way adding a gallery wall over it.
Creating a gallery wall over theTV will raise the decorative value of the room and will make it cooler.
Hide your TV with artwork that looks cohesive and appropriate in the space.
If you have a TV over the mantel and don't like its look, you can cover it with a gallery wall with any art that inspires you.