Gallery wall layouts with sizes
Seven layouts, every one built from print sizes we sell, with 2½ in (6.5 cm) gaps: open any of them in the planner to swap the art and get the nail positions.
The layouts, measured
| Layout | What it is | Size and price |
|---|---|---|
| Row of three | Three matching portraits in a line: the classic above a sofa or bed. | 3 prints, 53 in (135 cm) wide by 24 in (61 cm) tall at 2½ in (6.5 cm) gaps; $159.30 unframed with 10% off. |
| Grid of four | Two over two, equal sizes, equal gaps: calm and architectural. | 4 prints, 26½ in (67 cm) wide by 38½ in (98 cm) tall at 2½ in (6.5 cm) gaps; $140.40 unframed with 10% off. |
| Grid of six | Three across, two down: a strong block for a long wall. | 6 prints, 41 in (104 cm) wide by 38½ in (98 cm) tall at 2½ in (6.5 cm) gaps; $210.60 unframed with 10% off. |
| Grid of nine | Three by three small prints: the museum study-wall look. | 9 prints, 41 in (104 cm) wide by 53 in (135 cm) tall at 2½ in (6.5 cm) gaps; $315.90 unframed with 10% off. |
| Symmetrical five | One large centrepiece flanked by two small pairs. | 5 prints, 53 in (135 cm) wide by 34½ in (88 cm) tall at 2½ in (6.5 cm) gaps; $211.50 unframed with 10% off. |
| Salon wall of six | Mixed sizes and shapes in one tight cluster, heavier in the middle. | 6 prints, 55 in (140 cm) wide by 38½ in (98 cm) tall at 2½ in (6.5 cm) gaps; $228.60 unframed with 10% off. |
| Staircase | Five prints climbing with the stairs, each one a step higher. | 5 prints, 78 in (198 cm) wide by 62¼ in (158 cm) tall at 2½ in (6.5 cm) gaps; $211.50 unframed with 10% off. |
The rules and the formula
- Space frames 3 in (7.5 cm) apart in a row or set, and 2–3 in (5–7.5 cm) apart in a gallery wall.
- Nail height = centre height + half the frame height − the hanger drop (the distance from the top of the frame to its hanger).
Art that fits this wall
Questions
How far apart should frames be in a gallery wall?
2–3 in (5–7.5 cm), measured from the edge of one frame to the edge of the next. Keep the gap the same everywhere; it is what makes mixed sizes look planned.
How high should a gallery wall hang?
Treat the group as one picture: its centre 57 in (145 cm) from the floor, or its bottom edge 6–10 in (15–25 cm) above a sofa or sideboard.
The reasoning behind these numbers: How to hang a gallery wall: spacing, height and layouts.
Sources
- Frameology, Gallery Wall Rules (2 to 3 inches between frames, measured edge to edge)
- PictureFrames.com, How to Group Pictures on a Wall (2 to 3 inches between frames)
Updated 2026-11-03. Free to use; no sign-up. To cite: Madten, “Gallery wall layouts with sizes”, https://www.madten.com/tools/gallery-wall-layouts.