Art Advice: Gallery Wall with a Vintage Touch
Art Advice is a series created by our in-house art advice team. Read on for tips on how to add a vintage touch to your walls using frames.
We set out in search of antique frames in second-hand shops and flea markets - with a clear vision: to create a gallery wall with a vintage feel.
By framing new designs in unique vintage frames, you get a gallery wall that really feels personal. The contrast between vintage and new creates a more vivid expression - as if the wall has grown over time. This was exactly the feeling we set out to create.
Did you find a vintage frame you like, but you didn’t like the art inside it? Simply replace it with a new poster that suits your style. This way you create a personal mix where vintage adds warmth and history to your home, and the overall look is softer and more cosy.
If you have been inspired by a gallery wall that you want to recreate, it’s a good idea to begin by separating it into designs, sizes and frames. When you go vintage shopping, this makes it easier to know what you are looking for – both when online and when browsing thrift stores.
A common issue with vintage frames is that they often have unusual dimensions that don’t match standard poster sizes. A great workaround is to get custom-made with picture mounts or to choose a slightly larger poster that you cut to fit perfectly in the frame - which we did here.
We love helping customers with these kinds of ideas. They’re easy to try, make a big difference to your space and give you room to be creative.
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