I stared at this blank wall for 4 years. Ultimately, I wanted a modern crisp clean gallery wall that felt styled, not trendy. I searched online (for years obviously) and finally was ready to do it myself— plus having images from our wedding + 2 photo shoots with our baby finally helped motivate me to get this project on the wall.
I did everything myself for only $500 (minus the photography sessions, but you could easily do this same concept with any images).
Here is how I did it + Supply list below!
SUPPLY LIST
- Ikea Hovsta Frames in 16 1/4 x 20 (which came with odd custom size photo mat) : $12.99 each
- Replacement photo mats so Ikea frame can fit an 11×14 picture (common photo printing size) : $34.99 for 10 pack
- wall hooks options
- 25 pack : $8.99
- 25 pack + assorted other hooks and hanging supplies for future projects : $10.99 (only $2 more!)
- Laser Level options
- Laser Level Line with built-in 8 ft measuring tape: $24.99
- Laser Level Line that can stick on the wall for ease of DIY with 1-person: $22.99
- measuring tape
- 16ft in Pink: $7.15
- 25ft in chrome: $8.98
- step stool: folding with handle (18 in): $28.99 various color options
- pencil: if you dont have any around your house: set of 3 pastel mechanical pencils + erasers: $10.99
- hammer: smaller size for storing inside with magnet for nail starter: $6.99
- optional: baby command strips for bottom corners of each frame to stabilize straight): $15.28 for 36 strips
YOU’RE WELCOME!
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Thanks for appreciating my pickiness!
Note: Pricing in the images is what I paid at time of completing the project in 2021. Pricing noted above in supply is shown as the regular price of the linked item at time of post creation. Price increases or sale pricing is possible at anytime at sole discretion of the seller.
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