February 23, 2011

Gallery Wall {Part My Own}

I have been determined to somehow get a gallery wall somewhere in my house.  With so many windows on our main floor there really is not a lot of wall space and I definitely didn't have anywhere for it down there.  So I finally decided it had to be upstairs somewhere but had a hard time deciding just where. The actual hallway was way too long and intimidating, so I started with the smaller wall, at the very top of the stairs.  It ended up being the perfect size.


This really was quite the project and took me more hours than I anticipated, but part of that is due to my indecisiveness and slow-to-complete project pace.  I am really happy with the final product though and am loving it each time I go upstairs. 

The price breakdown wasn't too bad either.

Frames:  $18 - Most of the frames are from the D.I. (besides 2 that were from TJ)
Spray Paint:  $0 - I used what I already had. 
Vinyl W:  $8 - I ordered it on etsy and had to buy a couple sizes to make sure one of them worked.
Prints:  $2.50 
Total:  $ 28.50

I am still hoping to buy some sort of print for the center square frame, but that can wait.

14 comments:

ugkuyg said...

so, so cute! I'm actually working on one right now for my dining room. I am indecisive too so we'll see if I ever finish it!
hey, I wonder if this comment will even show up!

Unknown said...

So cute! I love how it turned out! Now just to design the nursery... :)

wuxiheather said...

i love.

Marianne & Eddie said...

i love gallery walls too! yours turned out so cute. I agree with April- I'm excited to see your nursery when it gets put together~

sarjuh said...

so so cute... i need you to come decorate my house

Ryan and Mikell said...

I'm impressed Chel- that is way cute! I love your wall paint color too. :)

Katie said...

The "W" looks cute! I love how it all turned out. Do you know what blue you used for your frames and bird cage? I need a blue spray paint and love that one!

Andi Fitz said...

That is adorable! I love it! And by the way, congratulations on your pregnancy! I'm so happy for you guys!

Bekah Condie said...

Our D.I. must suck because I've been trying to find frames like that for months. I love it! Very good project.

Adam and Jamie said...

i LOVE this chelsea! you did such a good job and the colors look really good.

The Sorensen Family said...

Love it!! I want a wall like that too!! So when we move you can do mine :)

Bryson and Tara said...

Chelsea, I am so impressed. Seriously. It looks awesome! And as I was looking at the pictures, I was thinking about how I couldn't afford to do that...and then I saw how much it cost you...and I was really impressed.

Matt & Stacie said...

You've inspired me. I may try to copy and paste this on my wall (with different pics of course). looks awesome!

Jackie and Anson said...

This is SO CUTE. I need to be more creative like you!