How to Choose Art Like A Designer: Wall Art, Wall Décor and a Modern Gallery | Ashley Childers

Learn how to decorate your walls like a designer with Ashley Childers. She’s sharing her best tips on art, wall décor, framing, how to hang art, and how to create a modern gallery wall. All the very best tricks to add beauty and sophistication to all the walls in your home!
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Video Chapters:
00:00 - Intro
01:50 - Frame Shop
06:42 - Vintage Art Shopping
09:56 - Art over a Chest
13:44 - Scarf Art over Stairs
14:59 - Dining Room Art
17:12 - Art Grid Around TV
18:05 - Art Over A Buffet
19:36 - Sculptural Art
20:28 - Art on an Empty Wall
21:25 - Art Over A Side Table
23:10 - Framing Art and Paper Templates
27:40 - How to Hang a Gallery Wall
31:49 - Thanks for Watching!
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How to Choose Art Like A Designer: Wall Art, Wall Décor and a Modern Gallery | Ashley Childers

[@ashleychilders]

Great Art is my love language!!! Having beautiful art and unique wall decor on your walls adds so much character to your home. Let me know what tips you liked best from today’s video, and if you have a favorite piece of art in your home!

[@SceneryEssenceRedesign]

Art speaks to the soul! Art tells a story as it visually unfolds! Art is meant to elevate and enhance a space! Let's talk about "Original Art vs Giclées" Originals are timeless and valuable investments that can be passed down as heirlooms but replicas and giclees aka prints or copies are not. Nevertheless, Yes! "Art holds a strong visual language to its Audience." 🎨🖌☺

[@walterfoyt5985]

You mention buying original art. I collect art, but I realize everyone can’t afore Picasso so I’d like to offer another suggestion to the one you mentioned as where to find original art. You my want to look at art school. Many of them have student art sales. You never know, you may find a budding Jackson Pollock.

[@GaelleSolange]

I love that. I discovered that option just 2 years ago. It’s also very nice to discuss with the student/ budding artist during those fairs.

[@TheCuratorialMethod]

I love looking at art from MFA student shows too, and there are other budget friendly options as well--but be careful of those unlimited editions!

[@gtaylor5053]

Thank you so much for this! I have watched so many videos about decorating with art yet you managed to teach me several things. Your videos are always fresh, original, and jam packed with helpful information.

[@larissaredman]

What a great lesson! I loved all the tips you shared with us, but my favorite was paper cut-outs for a gallery wall. Thank you, Ashley! Love your channel 👍.

[@ashleychilders]

Wonderful! I'm so glad it was helpful!

[@Beener713]

I couldn't agree more. I had one wall with 6 identical frames (they told a story). Even though the frames were identical, there was a slight variance with the location of the hanging hooks; I didn't notice that until after I put all the hooks on the wall and hung the pictures. I ended up with multiple unnecessary holes which could have been avoided using Ashley's method of paper cut-outs and marking the location of the hooks.

[@h0llyisawes0me]

What an excellent video! Thank you for sharing so many useful tips. I most love your integrated textiles as art

[@ashleychilders]

Thank you! I’m so glad you found it helpful! ♥️

[@lucipaludeti6362]

I loved everything… other way to get good vintage artwork is garage sales and estate sales. I have found beautiful pieces over the years… and now is Spring time… good time to find some loved pieces and bring home. 😊

[@rosmarshall]

Oh my goodness all these great tips from how to select art, frame it place and pair it! All in 30 minutes! I loved the TV + art the best! Very enjoyable.

[@ashleychilders]

Awe, thank you!!! I’m so glad you like the video!

[@KimLittlejohn2023]

Your template art hanging tip is so simple and so valuable! Thank you for sharing.

[@ashleychilders]

Yay!! So glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching!

[@susanbon5014]

I can't thank you enough for making this video! I stumbled across one of your videos and am now watching all of them. You took the worry away of how to do a gallery wall. Thank you

[@cantocant2346]

Such a great video! Well explained. One thing people don't realize about thrifted Art is sometimes it is filthy! I see KZbinrs buy a vintage piece, take it home and hang it straight on the wall. You would be shocked to see how beautiful a piece really is under the grime. Watercolors and pastels can't be washed but acrylic and oil paintings can most definitely be cleaned.

[@ashleychilders]

That is SO true!!!! I dug through vintage paintings last weekend on a trip and by the time I was finished, I was covered in dirt! Lol, all in good fun, but I was happy to get my hands washed soon after!

[@janarichards5511]

How do you safely clean the art?

[@cantocant2346]

@@janarichards5511 For Acrylic art, mild soap and a damp rag. For Oil paintings, special soaps (like olive oil soap) can be purchased. Also with a damp rag. Watercolor and Pastel paintings can't be cleaned without ruining them

[@cantocant2346]

And wood frames can be cleaned with mild soap, very little water and a soft toothbrush.

[@janarichards5511]

@@cantocant2346 Thank you for the information, I appreciate your responding.

[@BloomfieldVideos]

Thank you for making this video. Was super helpful.

[@lesleydowns443]

Awesome tips. Moving home in a few weeks and now feel confident in putting up my gallery wall

[@ashleychilders]

Yay!!!! I love hearing that! Good luck with your gallery wall and move, let me know how it goes!

[@1027HANA-lc5ke]

Hello. Here i am again. Thankyou for these tips. You are so sweet and i love your beautifull home. ❤ Japan.

[@loriebailey8260]

Loved the tips and instructions on selecting, framing, and hanging wall art, especially the wall gallery!!!

[@ashleychilders]

Oh yay!!! Thanks so much for watching! ❤️

[@pprata7793]

Great video! Thank you.

[@ashleychilders]

Glad you liked it and thanks for watching!

[@myriamkorstanje6922]

Ashley~ you are so adorable. I love your authenticity and passion. This resonates with me. I’m glad I’m not the only one who fussed over creating the most beautiful home in original, natural and beautiful ways. You are a gift to us viewers. Thank you for being true to yourself. 💞

[@CAD10369]

Fantastic ideas on framing Art work . Thanks

[@m.k.tayler1122]

These are all great tips! Thank you!

[@ashleychilders]

Thank you so much for watching!

[@AnnaMaledonPictureBookAuthor]

Thank you for a very useful video. That was great! I love that you framed a scarf! Such an unusual but wonderful idea. I have so many odd frames that I've been collecting and I really need to do something with them. I don't have any artwork yet though, but it will be fun creating a gallery wall. I love mixing shapes and stacking. I actually took an interior design course years ago, but it was nice to watch your video as a refresher since I don't work as an interior designer. For someone on a budget - they could buy an inexpensive art book from a charity shop (thrift store) and cut the image. Art prints can be very expensive and sometimes you can't even buy the print/art that you want. Postcards are a great choice too and super cheap. Art gallery shops would be best to find great art postcards, either modern or classic.

[@mollyblankenbeker6452]

I love this video!!! Super helpful and so many amazing tips!!!

[@conniemoreland8397]

Thank you for this video! In depth & very helpful!!

[@ashleychilders]

You are so welcome! Glad you enjoyed it!

[@abartlover]

Great job on hanging an art wall gallery. Love the art journey: from the thrift store to a beautiful space in your home.

[@jacquelinehernandez6328]

Loved this video. You are awesome!

[@anitaoneill8337]

Love this so much!!!

[@awake8806]

Your house is so beautiful! I love all the helpful tips in every single video

[@dianacarlyle800]

Lots of great tips

[@ashleychilders]

Glad you think so! Thanks for watching!

[@TheOnlyLila]

This is really informative. I’ve often wanted to go to a frame shop and ask them to tell me all of the options and why the options are a good idea. Thank you.

[@ashleychilders]

Yay!!! I’m so glad you liked the video! Thank you for watching!

[@jayanthikanderi]

Fabulous video. Thanks for all the great info :)

[@rosehill1595]

Great tips and info on how to do a gallery wall. I learned a couple of new things. My style is more colorful so I think it is even more important to coordinate a bit on the frame/styles and definitely do as you mentioned, integrate other types of art. I think having a theme or a particular vibe or color combo gives it cohesiveness so it doesn't become an incoherent blur of confusion on the wall.

[@EmadDesign]

A great informative video 🌹 thanks 🌹

[@sarahofer4368]

Binge watching your channel. Every episode is special.

[@josephinetoure5097]

Very helpful tips!

[@tivolidecor]

Great content! Thank you

[@millieluciano3190]

Thank you for showing the how to on the gallery wall/picture hanging. You always do a beautiful job. I love the mixed media used.

[@ashleychilders]

Awe, thank you!!! I hope my tips were helpful and thanks so much for watching!

[@ashjarhussain2821]

Excellent ❤

[@ashleychilders]

Thanks 😊

[@yasminricalde4658]

Thank you for getting back to me!!! It’s beautiful! 😊

[@camuchanomellini903]

YOU ARE UNBELIEVABLE ABSOLUTELY TALENTED!!!!!!!💓💓💓💓💓🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@smack6030]

Love the content of this video and it gives me so much inspiration to move forward with artwork. But I have to say how much I LOVE your hair and dress! So pretty. I clicked your link for the dress but it is over a year so probably already gone. But wow, so so pretty!

[@giaw7867]

I loved this video - thank you for always putting together such great content - Happy Easter ox

[@ashleychilders]

Thank you so much and Happy Easter to you as well!!

[@midoann]

Thank you. It’s hard to find advice for frames, and all details about arts. First time on your channel and found great creative ideas from your collection. Love from 🇯🇵.

[@ashleychilders]

That's wonderful to hear! Thank you!

[@elvirareyes-ro5cs]

Awesome. THANK YOU

[@ladyd7412]

Great video! Love the drapes in your bedroom.

[@ashleychilders]

Thank you so much!

[@soniabanwell6670]

Ashley I’d love a close up and description of the mirror doors on your cabinets both sides of the fireplace. The mirrors appear to have a vintage aged effect which I think would be lovely, straight up mirrored doors just wouldn’t cut it for me. ❤️❤️❤️ your channel, so glad I found you on KZbin!

[@ashleychilders]

First of all, thank you so much for watching and for your sweet comment! The mirrored doors are created by what’s called Églomisé, it’s a French term for gilding the back of glass to create a mirrored finish. It’s achieved by applying individual sheets of gold or silver leafing to the back of glass then antiquing it. Lots of time they’ll also be a hand painted design on the reverse of the glass prior to the leafing creating encased art. It’s my absolute favorite type of mirror and something you usually only find on antiques, but I include it in my designs when I can!

[@soniabanwell6670]

Ok I know what that is actually. I have numerous KZbin videos on the process and was planning on making a antiqued mirror using decor stamps, stencils mirrored and gold spray paint. It’s a case of so many craft /decor ideas and so little time. Hopefully you can do a close of your cabinet in a future video if you haven’t already? Many thanks for your inspirational content!

[@cantocant2346]

You have a truly beautiful collection.

[@ashleychilders]

Thank you so much!!!

[@windriadja]

Good tips❤❤❤

[@diannekriz4151]

Liked it all

[@ninimayuga3170]

Hi Ashley. Thanks for sharing your lovely home and the advise here. Just to confirm - the size of the artwork should be AT LEAST 2/3 of the size of the furniture, not EXACTLY 2/3. Soliciting for your advise, which size of artwork for the living room is better, considering these measurements: Length of sofa: 78-79" Height of sofa from floor: 36" Space from edge of sofa to ceiling molding: 55" Artwork sizes to choose: (W) 28" x (L) 56" OR (W) 32" x (L) 64" Thanks, Ashley. Appreciate taking time to share your advise. ❤ Buying the pricey artwork, so should make this right. 32:42

[@ashleychilders]

The 2/3 rule is just a guideline. If the art is vertical I'd for sure go with the 32"W piece, if you have the wall height to support 64"H. If the pieces can be hung horizontally, either size would work. If you hang vertically, you can also fill the wall space on each side of the art with sconces. I love adding a single large, impactful piece of art above a sofa flanked by sconces. Such a sophisticated and finished look. Good luck!!!

[@kathywillis7459]

Great tips. I wish I had such a quality thrift/consignment store nearby as you have. They had so many great things!

[@ashleychilders]

They have amazing things!!! I always love supporting local vintage shops, and that one is my favorite!

[@cheekyllamacreations]

Thank you so much for sharing these great tips. The mat tip is my favourite. I had no idea mats are available in 8 ply. I’m not sure if 8 ply is available here in Australia but will check with my framer. I have just splurged on 2 beautiful pastel artworks and one moody still life oil painting at a local art exhibition. I pick them up on Sunday and I’m very excited to play around with positioning. Thanks to your tips I now know the best way! New subscriber ☺️

[@stephaniebressan8840]

That DIY is 10/10!

[@ashleychilders]

Thank You!!! 🥰

[@annettegiardino3728]

appreciated your video and especially liked the gallery wall and every bit of tips you offered ! Thank you , so gallery walls take a lot more to getting it to work, so more of this would be appreciated

[@ashleychilders]

Thanks so much for your kind words and for watching! ❤️

[@Sonoragrove4]

We have Art after Dark the first Friday of the month and many art fairs we were we live. I rarely buy in antique stores since they are super expensive in our area. But the art fairs have phenomenal artists at great prices. I also always buy art when we travel abroad or state side. My adult kids are now into only buying original. We all lean towards modern contemporary, photography and landscapes. I have told my 4 kids to go thru house and tag the art you want when I no longer want it or pass on. It’s been so fun to see what they have chosen. I just gifted my youngest son a huge original piece that was in my living room that I no longer want. Had I not asked my kids to tag, I would have never known he loved this piece. Win,win for both of us. 🎉

[@blancaschofield2279]

Hello Ashley, i have greatly enjoyed and benefited from your content. Thank you! I'm in the process of choosing paint for our master's bedroom and i love the paint color you used on your master bedroom. Would you mind sharing the color? Thank you!

[@ashleychilders]

Too sweet, thank you, and absolutely! It’s a Lime Wash from Portola Paints. The color is Fairview. We absolutely LOVE it!!

[@nelleferrara812]

Leaving the framing to a professional, I am an artist and been depending on pros. For years, they have great help and ideas how to save money for you.

[@ashleychilders]

Oh gosh me too!! My framer is THE BEST!! I'm so thankful for his expertise!

[@bobcatrdh]

Lots of great tips for hanging art. Thank you! Your accent chairs by the fireplace…where are they from? They look to be a light mocha chenille or velvet?

[@yasminricalde4658]

Great tips! Love it! Love your dress so much! Can you please share where it’s from?! I love it! 😍😍😍

[@ashleychilders]

Thank you!! Its from Dôen, one of my favorite brands!

[@Watchoutforsnakez]

Love your videos. Just found you. What white are you using under the gallery wall?

[@karinakuznecovaspada526]

Could you please share what fabric did you use in your dining room window treatments? Color?

[@elianeaparecidareisviana530]

AMEI!!!

[@ashleychilders]

Thanks for watching!

[@metanisha441]

Learned a lot on this video and just discovered your channel. Just one thing I wondered - why you spaced you gallery wall so close to the passage? I would rather have it levelled out in the middle so there is equal spacing on the right and left

[@lucybraun8969]

I have a spot where I'm thinking of hanging a spider plat. Do you have suggestions for how best to hang plants? Groupings? Amount of space needed? Things to consider? This is a new approach for me, and I don't want to undo it if the look doesn't end up right.

[@gracegamboa1819]

❤❤❤

[@valpar99]

I really enjoy watching how to make the gallery wall. Just one doubt. the painting on the top left hand. why wasn't aligned with the bottom of the one besides, or in the middle of the one besides. i saw the black papers and it was intentional. Or you were looking for the wabi sabi effect? thank you!

[@leesmith8443]

I love the light table top picture holder. But i don’t see it for sale on your website. Can you help?

[@ashleychilders]

It's on there! It's called the "Tabletop Easel Lamp" and comes in bronze and brass options!

[@nancysfo5]

would a gallery wall look well adjacent to a wall that has waist high wall to wall storage cabinets and only one big picture in the center of that wall? or should I make that the gallery wall above that wall to wall short storage cabinet and then do what to the adjacent wall?? I thought of the adjacent wall because i need a whiteboard but don't want it to look like office, want it to blend in as decor

[@christinechae2162]

What is the paint color of your living room and kitchen? Love your videos and your home!

[@Bigglz32]

I’m new to adding art to my home. How do I know what types of artwork to hang in my home? Does there need to be a theme? For example should I choose landscapes throughout the house? Or a coastal theme? Or farmhouse theme? I’m stuck on what types of art I should be using. Please help!

[@ashleychilders]

Art is such a personal decision! I have all different types in my home, landscapes, abstracts, sketches, portraits, oil paintings, watercolors, wall sculptures…. and the list goes on. Mixing different types of art adds a lot of interest to your home, but the most important thing is that you love every single piece!

[@orangemanbad]

What about if you have piping on the wall? Can you hang over the piping or is that an error

[@ruthnarendran8775]

Could you give some advice on hanging art which is actually a big obstacle in hanging art. Do you hire someone?

[@shirleyolivas1228]

Mixing art for gallery wall is new concept for me. aAlso mixing frames.

[@sterlgirlceline]

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

[@Wannabe-rockstar-fan]

Well you're just lovely

[@kavithav9977]

I think you haven't yiven us ur homebtour.... can't wait please can u do the gideo

[@Clauds71]

🤍

[@lil7658]

It looks nice but it's a repeated style. All the new houses tend to have this approach because all designers propose it. The artworks are "safe", monochromatic tiny sketches and indifferent, you place them and never care to look at them again. The big one's better if are abstract (lines, geometrical forms, repeated motives. Most of "sculptures" are as if they come from paleolithic age or the industrial (cylidric glass vases, chains). Important is the shape and the sense that all pieces are expensive modern or primitive art. What about all the other art movements? I have paintings of classic style, portraits of intense oil colour and i'd love to frame big bouguereau's or Botticelli's prints. How can "modern" style embrace them? How i make them look less heavy?

[@ashleychilders]

I love all types of art, watercolor, charcoal, oil paintings (probably my favorite!). If you want to make large oil paintings feel less heavy I'd opt for a clean lined solid wood frame with a beautiful gilded finish. Chic and sophisticated, but still timeless! ❤️

[@susanbishop6303]

There is so much going on that the eye does not know where to land. I think you need to edit.

[@janicetribbiani7535]

It’s beautiful! Maybe you’re a minimalist.

[@ratnaali8206]

Bit cluttered

[@starveartist]

Somehow, I just knew you would always opt for white....the room with the mocha walls make you look like a little person

[@Heather11268]

The entire house is over kill, like your trying too hard.

[@ashleychilders]

No hate tolerated here 🤍

[@janicetribbiani7535]

Just because it’s not your taste, no need to be offensive.