The Unique Place Good Bones Adds A Gallery Wall For A Touch Of Decor

Offbeat spins on decor trends give a jolt of energy to a room. Take the gallery wall: a mishmash of framed photos, decorative accents, thrift store wallhangings, and quirky prints that come together for a focal point. Sometimes more striking than a single oversized piece of art, a cluster of many small pieces gain extra appeal as part of a whole. But, it's time to move past the living room wall and stairway. HGTV's Mina Starsiak Hawk transported this interior staple to the bedroom, specifically above the bed. The space isn't typically one of the first-thought-of places in your home for a gallery wall, and that's what makes it even better.

Starsiak Hawk uses the gallery wall to play off the painted wainscoting on the bottom half of the wall, using an odd number of frames, all in contrasting sizes and styles. If you'd like to copy this idea, gather up some of your favorite hangables and crown your bed with personality. Make sure you hang them securely to avoid any injuries or damage from falling objects. However, if that space is already spoken for, you might have other unconventional options for a gallery wall elsewhere.

Get creative and put a unique spin on your modern gallery wall by scoping out uncharted territory like Starsiak Hawk has done. Why not gallerize the space around a doorway or window? Framing the opening with a curated collection of pieces accentuates your home's architectural details.

Or, does your home have a tight space that's underused? Stock a vintage phone nook or hallway niche with a collage of tiny accents. We all like to pretend our toilets don't exist. Surrounded by cheeky signs, photos, and paraphernalia, the throne will be worthy of attention. Morph that spot into a full-on accent wall, a bathroom design trend that's taking over TikTok.

Flat wall space has been done to death. Instead, consider a corner gallery wall. Span two sides of a right angle for a picture book feel. Do you have dead air above your kitchen cabinets? Rather than making cabinet tops a catch-all for kitchenwares, highlight that wall space with items that complement, or even contrast with, the room's style.