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Gallery wall. As posh as it may sound it doesn't have to break the bank. And as gorgeous as it looks it's easier to put together than you might think.
I too have a gallery wall, not only because this look gorgeous in my small living
room but also to serve as a visual demarcation dropping a clear line between my living area and
my dining area. For my gallery wall I think of it as a montage that expresses what's important
to me, memories and stories from people I love and things that matter to me. My favorite out of
all this artwork here which is the pictures of my parents wedding, my mother kind of hate it but I love it,
look at their expression. This is a picture of my baby Shiro and painted by my sister.
Here he is! To create a gallery wall
I will begin using my TV and sound bar as a focal point.
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so well and it adds such a delightful touch, gently softening the appearance of the wall and it can
be easily matched with any TV. The Ultra Slim Soundbar also comes with black or white and I
can customize the skin for the soundbar to suit Samsung's The Frame and also my interior. Perfect!
There is no special trick to how to arrange everything on the wall, we need to get to know
a few guiding rules when it comes to displaying art in the gallery wall style. A good rule of thumb
if you're hanging a single big artwork is to make sure it's around 140 to 160 centimeters off the ground.
Since I wanted to incorporate my TV into my gallery wall I used Samsung's The Frame as the
starting point for designing my gallery wall. The best way is to work side wards and upwards from
there and the distance between each artwork should be about 10 to 20 centimeters apart so they still
feel connected but not congested and I will have a cabinet below my TV as well. For visual balance it
is best to have the TV about 20 to 30 centimeters above the cabinet. The TV should be about two-thirds
of the cabinet's length to create a visual balance that brings comfort to our human eyes.
It doesn't have to be precise, it doesn't have to be perfect, if you stick to these few basic
rules the gallery wall will come alive. That's pretty much what you need to know and you're welcome!
To make decisions about arranging my gallery wall I use all newspaper to cut
out the shape of each artwork. I trace the frame of the artwork, cut it out,
and make sure I mark where the nail is going to go behind the artwork. [Music]
Maybe we can draw the arrows so we know which side is facing up [Music]
And repeat. Trace, cut,
and mark.Then this is the fun part. I arranged this cutout on the wall and experiment
with different compositions. After a few good hours of deliberation or the equivalent of a few good
dog days, I worked out how I want my gallery wall to be and now let's get our hands dirty
My weapon of choice for my gallery is this humble hammer which has followed
me for the last decade or so and for me I prefer Nails rather than picture hooks.
First make a dent on the wall with a nail. 45 degree angle and hammer
down gently yet with enough force to push this little guy in the wall.
Hang. And Level.
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And what if you made a mistake? Simply pull the nails out and do it again.
I have an age old trick up my sleeve...
Toothpaste! Apply toothpaste to the mistake hole and move on with life.
If you are feeling a bit fancy you can use one of these multi-purpose filler that you can get from your local hardware store.
[Music] That will do toothpaste. That will do.
Half way through and my wall is really starting to take shape. Let's talk about The Frame TV. It's designed to look
like a slim picture frame in your living room and it comes in various color options designed
to suit any space as well as the fickle taste of someone like myself. And today I will use the sand
gold bezel. The slim wall mount and one connect box allows the TV to sit flush against the wall
keeping the surrounding space tidy and seamlessly blending into any interior design.
The dog is not included. There are more than 2100 artworks to choose from to
display on the frame. When the TV is off the matte display makes the art look very much
like real art with a picture frame and when the TV is on it is anti-glare. Wow Nam, the
quality is really out of this world. Col, stop watching the TV, you've got to finish the wall.
The Ultra Slim Soundbar from Samsung is the perfect match for the frame. With the world's first
wireless dolby atmos you can enjoy a surround system without running a cord to your TV and the
true 3.1.2 Channel sound creates a more immersive sound experience for complete home entertainment.
Q Symphony which is Samsung's leading technology that will play sound from both Samsung's soundbar
and Samsung's TV speakers at the same time, creates excellent surround sound experience as it adds
more depth and clarity. It sounds so real your neighbor might be surprised thinking
you are keeping a lion as a pet when you're watching a wildlife documentary...
[lion's roar].
Well, maybe there's a little too exaggerating.
By now my gallery wall is finally done. But now the TV cabinet seems a little
too small underneath The Frame. Remember the two third rules to achieve the visual balance.
You can extend the length of the TV cabinet visually by adding a few plants here
and a few plants there, and I also use The Ultra Slim Soundbar as the shelf for my little figurines.
Multi-purpose I hear you say. Books? Check. Citrus for extra vitamin C? Check. Banana lamp? Check.
And my favorite secondhand chair? Check. And finally the pear pillow as delicious garnish.
And here my friends is my gorgeous little heaven on Earth. The great thing about a gallery wall
is that you can always rearrange it to refresh a small living space.
Or even swap artwork with friends or family to get a new look and feel. For more tips
and tricks on how to style your small living room, go download our Essential guide to your
small living room today! And don't forget to check out Samsung's The Frame and Ultra Slim
Soundbar to complement your beautiful home. Links in the description. Till next time, ciao!