Several hours of work and much deliberation later, my paper templates are filed away and my gallery wall of personal photos and artwork is complete!! (or, at least until I decide to make the next batch of changes… things are always evolving around here!)
Take a look at the beginning of this project HERE.
My inspiration started here:
This room, designed by Kristen Buckingham, is full of such beautiful and unique layers. When I first saw it, I was immediately attracted to the bold wall of artwork, the folksy and old-world sofa, the small Art Deco lamp on the right, and the bright green glass lamp on the left offsetting it all. In my opinion, the perfect balance of sophistication, artistry, playfulness, and comfort…. all goals of mine in creating the environment of our home.
Now, this is my version.
The wall above was already painted when we moved into our house and naturally acts as a focal point when guests enter our home. It’s open to our living and dining areas, acts as our library, and is the passageway to our bedroom in the back of the house. A gallery of artwork and personal photos that are significant to David and I seemed like an appropriate use of the space.
Urged on by commenters in THIS post, I decided that a little neon punch would help up the edge factor in our fairly traditional home. So, I included a bright, apple green vase in my design found totally by happenstance at a local thrift store. (those are the best discoveries)
Our main living area has one less bare wall now. I am filled with a great sense of accomplishment every time I walk by it and reminded of the many things I love. It’s far from perfect but that’s part of what I like about it. There’s room to grow and change!
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15 comments
Madonna Archer says:
Jul 25, 2011
You are inspiring many readers who think, ‘What should I do with this wall……?’ I thoroughly enjoy your posts.
Hilary Walker says:
Jul 25, 2011
Wonderful, Madonna! I’m so happy to hear that I am making a difference and inspiring people to try new things!
hallowedbethishouse says:
Jul 25, 2011
I teared up as I scanned those pictures, and saw the one of David holding Nathaniel. We miss y’all so much!!!!!!
Hilary Walker says:
Jul 25, 2011
We miss you too, Cassie! (that’s one of my favorite photos of David and Nathaniel!)
Marion says:
Jul 25, 2011
Nice.
dwalkermusic says:
Jul 25, 2011
2nd pic is my favorite…
dwalkermusic says:
Jul 25, 2011
4th picture i mean
Hilary Walker says:
Jul 25, 2011
Ahah. That makes more sense!
Samuel Herron says:
Jul 26, 2011
All I can focus on is how David still has my copy of “Persian Fire” I loaned him 3 years ago.
Hilary Walker says:
Jul 26, 2011
Uh oh. I’ll pass that message along to him. You may be getting a package in the mail before long.
Samuel Herron says:
Jul 26, 2011
I bet you $20 he still hasn’t read it.
Hilary Walker says:
Jul 26, 2011
That sounds like a losing bet for me. I’ll pass.
A Pretty Perch | says:
Aug 17, 2011
[...] have thoroughly enjoyed the finished product of my gallery wall venture (originally featured HERE). Besides it reminding me of a home project I did actually complete (yes, I have trouble with [...]
Folding Screen… TAKE TWO | Hilary Inspired says:
Feb 23, 2012
[...] of the house and has been sitting under a large, bare wall since we first moved in. Since our gallery wall is adjacent to the dining room, I knew whatever went above the table needed to be one large piece [...]
Trish says:
Mar 15, 2012
I really love it! I love using magazines, websites, and anything else you can get your hands on to inspire your space & your life. Nice work Hilary. It was great meeting you at the TxSC last weekend & I look forward to getting to know you a bit better…even if through blog:)