wall frames, inspiration | modern family photographer, san francisco

Last week I was helping my clients Bess + Camille create a wall of prints for their home to celebrate their pregnancy and their adorable son, Caleb. I was excited that they chose a bunch of mismatched frames in black and silver. We’re still working on the wall gallery but I promise to share once it’s complete (with Bess + Camille’s permission of course).

It got me thinking about how much I love a really well-done gallery in the home. It’s hard to pull off but it’s so worth the effort. A very talented designer and good friend of mine (Lezlie) in Chicago has a beautiful wall of photography, painting, and drawing that I admire every time I’m in her perfectly decorated home. Right now Joe and I are without finished walls (under renovation) but the studio could use some fall/winter sprucing up. Attached are a few images I found quickly as inspiration. Images found on Apartment Therapy, Flickr, Mark Lund Photography, and West Elm. Enjoy.

Do you have any tips for creating a successful wall gallery? Would love to hear from you.

8-12-08 mismatched frames

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October 19, 2009 - 2:35 pm

Sarah - wow! that’s even more rare a straight guy with a really well-done wall gallery. :) just kidding! hope to see you in chicago next month! i’ll email my schedule would love to grab a drink or something!

October 19, 2009 - 2:28 pm

hillary - my boyfriend has a great wall of framed art in mismatched frames. i think the key to his success was working at a frame store (during graduate school).