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This Gallery Wall Idea Has Been Living in My Head Rent-Free

Alison Goldman
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Alison Goldman is an editor, writer, and TV binge-watcher based in Chicago. She's held editorial positions at Boston.com, WomensHealthMag.com, and Glamour magazine. She's also worked as a full-time freelance journalist, crafting lifestyle and culture content with an emphasis on women’s issues for publications including Cosmopolitan, The Lily from The Washington Post, The Boston Globe Magazine, and Chicago Magazine. She is a graduate of Northwestern University's Medill School of Journalism.
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Decorating your walls can be challenging from a design standpoint (What will you love to look at day in and day out… and day in… and day out…?), a financial standpoint (Which art will fit into your budget?), and a logistical standpoint (Particularly if you’re a renter, will you be able to handle the holes?).

All of this is why I was so incredibly impressed when I came upon the picture frame wall thatMegan Housekeepercreated inher “kitsch-chic” ranch-style house. The wall — which Housekeeper calls her proudest DIY in herHouse Tour— is essentially what you’d get if a gallery wall and molding had a renter-friendly, budget-conscious baby. It’s a gorgeous focal point that is, in fact, simply made up of painted secondhand picture frames.

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“My DIY frame wall was a last-minute addition to my guest bedroom, inspired by Pinterest,” Housekeeper explained. “I felt like the room was missing a dramatic element on that wall, but had used up my budget for the project. I used leftover trim paint and thrifted frames to create a faux-molding effect, making something bold yet removable. This feature makes the room feel deceptively bigger than it is.”

In addition to looking cool, it’s also eco-friendly. It can be hard to know how to donate or reuse old frames, but this is a ridiculously easy way to get more life out of them — and add an extremely eye-catching element to your walls.

A piece of colorful art, a planter, and a sconce — all expertly placed — add even more color and interest. Genius!

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