Yikes, I can’t believe it’s already been five weeks since I started this challenge. My stairwell has definitely come a long way from its boring beige, track lighting beginnings and it looks like I’m on schedule for next week’s big reveal! If you’re new to this series, start at Week One to get caught up to speed.
THE PROJECT
This week’s project was to get busy hanging artwork and create a gallery wall. I don’t want to ruin next week’s big reveal by sharing after photos just yet, but this project is done and I’m loving the way it’s transformed the space.
As I’ve mentioned before, the space has 13ft ceilings, which is a ton of wall space to cover! To tackle this issue, I decided to frame two huge vintage nautical charts. My original thought was to hang them vertically, one on top of the other, but as you’ll see next week plans changed a bit.
I happened to have an extra can of Benajmin Moore’s Surf Blue and decided on a whim to use it to paint the photo mattes. I think it provides a nice contrast against the seafoam green walls.
After endlessly arranging photos on my living room floor, I finally decided on a configuration that seemed to work. To better visualize how my arrangement would look on the wall, I traced each piece of artwork on paper, labeled the cut outs, and taped them to the wall to perfect spacing etc. After hammering in the picture hangers, you can just tear off the paper!
So there you have it, the beginnings of my gallery wall. I’m still waiting on a few pieces of artwork to arrive. One of which being the Tracey Kafka abstract you all loved last week!
THE GOALS
-Paint, paint, paint!
-Update light fixture
-Invest in artwork
-Create a gallery wall
-THE REVEAL!
NEXT STEP
Photograph the space for its big reveal!
P.S Be sure to check out the other participants below!
cant wait to see the finish wall!!!
Oh you tease! I am dying to see your gallery wall.
I love to see people live as dangerously as I do when it comes to painting near wood floors. That color blue is fanvilltastic! I can’t wait to see all the craft paper…I mean art up with your chandelier.
I am usually not a person that lays things out like that, but I think that you have to in your case.. the walls are so tall! I am going to have to try this… it would save me a few extra holes in the wall!
I have loved following along with all of you. I can’t wait to see your finished gallery wall- loving that blue paint!
Ah! I’ve loved following this project. Can’t wait to see it all come together!
Oh man I’m excited to see it! Great job on selecting the art I love your choices so far!!
can’t wait to see it finished!
Love the idea of painting the mattes…might have to try it myself.
Jessica
stayathomeista.com
OK, guess we all have to wait till next Wednesday….
This has inspired me to get to work on my gallery wall!!! Can’t wait for the big reveal!!!! xoxo
I’m so happy you got the painting! I know your staircase will be smashing — can’t wait to see!
Gallery walls are so fun and I cannot wait to see your pops of blue!!!
love the wall color–can’t wait to see it next week!
Gallery walls can be a bitch but you are making it look easy…..I get to impatient to make the templates but that is truly the best way. Can’t wait to see it!
Darn, we have to wait! I agree, templates make it sooo much easier! Good luck finishing everything off!
Larving it of course!!
Painted mats are my favorite- I love that we both went with blue mats.
Cant wait to see the big reveal!