Displaying your prints!

There are so many different ways to display art prints. Personally, I love a gallery grid.  Above is what I call my pop art grid of some of my favorite artists!

Why I love a grid

Mini prints are kind of made for the grid. Their size makes it easy to repeat them in a way that feels structured instead of busy. A grid keeps everything contained, even if the artwork itself is a mix.

It’s also a good option if you’ve been collecting prints over time and don’t want them scattered all over the place. The grid can grow with your collection.

Figure out your layout first

Don’t start hammering nails right away. Decide how many pieces you’re working with and what shape makes sense on your wall. 

Lay everything out on the floor first. Or tape paper placeholders on the wall. It saves you from redoing everything later.

Spacing matters more than you think

This is the part people rush. Keep the spacing even between every frame. Usually somewhere around 2 inches looks right, but it depends on the size of your prints.

Measure it. Don’t guess. You’ll notice the difference immediately.

Have fun with frames

I like to use a variety of frame styles to highlight different artists. 

Black, white, or natural wood all work. Thin frames tend to look better with smaller prints since they don’t compete for attention.

Make sure everything lines up

Keep the edges aligned if your space allows. This makes the piece feel like grid but allows you to get a little crazy inside the larger shape. 

Use a level. It takes an extra minute but it’s worth it. Crooked frames are way more noticeable in a grid

Think about what you’re putting in it

You can go a few different directions here. Keep everything in the same color palette for a calmer look, or mix it up if you want more personality. I, obviously, love bright bold colors on a white wall. 

Either way, the grid will keep it from feeling chaotic.

Place it with intention

Where you hang it matters just as much as how it looks.

If it’s above furniture, center it and make sure it relates to the width of whatever is below it. If it’s in a hallway, keep it around eye level so it doesn’t feel too high or too low.

Step back and adjust

Once it’s all up, take a step back. You’ll usually spot something that needs a slight tweak. Spacing, alignment, one frame that’s just a little off.

Fix those and you’re done. It should feel clean, balanced, and not overthought.