Wall Gallery Options

I’ve been slowly updating our family room, and this wall has been one of the biggest challenges. With 12-foot ceilings, it’s hard to know where to start, so I wanted to share my real-life process for figuring out a gallery wall that works.

The Challenge of Decorating a Tall Wall

Our family room is one of the main gathering spaces in our home, so I want it to feel cozy and inviting. But with 12-foot high ceilings and such a large empty wall, it’s been hard to figure out the best photo wall layout. I want something that fills the space without overwhelming it — and it needs to match the overall feel of the room.

The height makes it tricky — how far up should you hang decor? And how do you make sure your pieces don’t look too small on such a big wall?

Wall Gallery Options for Tall Walls

When I started brainstorming these wall gallery options, I thought about a few key things:

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• how to keep the layout balanced
• how to avoid making the wall feel too cluttered
• how to choose frames and art that don’t get lost on such a tall wall

If you’ve ever struggled with how to decorate tall walls, you know the challenge – it’s all about scale and balance.

I’ve created 8 different photo wall layouts and would love your feedback on which one is your favorite! Whether you love a modern look, a farmhouse vibe, or something super personalized, these gallery wall ideas cover a little bit of everything.

Tips for Decorating 12-Foot Walls

A few things I’ve learned so far while planning my photo wall layout:

• Mixing different frame sizes helps fill the space without feeling too uniform
• Incorporating shelves or ledges breaks up the wall and gives me flexibility to swap out decor later
• Using oversized art or a statement piece (like a large clock) helps anchor the layout and keep it from looking too small

Putting together these wall gallery options has been so much fun, but I’d love your input before I start hanging frames. I’m aiming for a layout that balances photos, art, and maybe a few personal touches — so if you have any other gallery wall ideas, I’m all ears!

Update: Update: I hung the gallery and I love how it turned out! It was definitely a learning experience figuring out how to space everything on such a tall wall, but I’m so happy with the final result. You can see exactly how I hung everything in my family room in this post: How To Hang A Wall Gallery – DIY Tutorial