Whether you’re an avid art collector or just love beautiful artworks and want to start collecting them, creating an art gallery in your home is a wonderful idea. 

Your gallery is a special place where you can safely store and display all the art you have collected (or want to collect) over the years, to share it with your family, friends, and guests in your home. You’ll be able to enjoy your art on a daily basis and use it to liven up your space. 

Here are a few important things to think about when you’re designing your home gallery. 

Choose the Right Location

First, you need to pick the perfect place to keep your art. You might pick a designated space in your home or a section of a room if your collection is still on the smaller side. It’s important to pick a space that doesn’t get much direct sunlight to avoid fading on your art pieces, and you need to consider humidity as well. 

Any artworks that aren’t currently on display in your home will require secure art storage to protect them. You want to make sure your collection is safe from theft, natural disasters, and other potential threats you have no control over. 

Use Proper Lighting

If you’re going to be showcasing your art and putting it up on display for the world to see, you’ll want to make sure that you can actually see it. This is where proper lighting comes into play. We’ve already mentioned that direct sunlight can damage your art, so what kind of lighting are you looking for?

Artificial lighting will be your friend, but keep in mind that certain bulbs can also cause potential damage, so pick lights with UV filters or LED bulbs. Ceiling-mounted accent lights are one of the best options because they’ll flood the whole room with light and illuminate all your gorgeous pieces. 

Select the Right Frames and Mounts

Pick frames that align with the overall style and aesthetic of the room. Some of the most common materials for art galleries and exhibitions are classic wood like oak, walnut, and mahogany. Overly ornate frames are typically avoided so that the full focus can be on the artwork itself. 

For a sleeker and more modern look, you could pick metal frames in black, silver, or bronze. These often look best with a more abstract collection or for a collection of stunning photography you want to display. 

Create a Cohesive Layout

Before settling on where to hammer nails into your walls, consider the perfect layout. Look online for gallery wall inspiration and play around with how your unique pieces will look together. 

With your art, you can tell a story, group similar pieces together, or simply display them at random for a more lived-in feeling. Test out how the space would look by laying out all your pieces on the floor and rearranging them until you’re happy with the perfect combination, then seal the deal and mount them on the wall.