Gallery Photo Wall
Yay! It’s finally done! Our living rooms, Family Picture Gallery Wall!
Complete with lots of bold family pictures, spray pained initial, vinyl frames, and some trendy subway art, with a mish-mash of all of the places we’ve lived.
Take a look at how we turned these regular white IKEA frames,
into…basically, a “home decor scrapbook page”, on steroids.
ha! 🙂
I can’t even express how happy this photo wall makes me.
The way the picture frames fill up the wall perfectly, the cheery colors, the little adorable people in the photos…
I didn’t think I could love this bright, happy room any more then I already did…
The way the picture frames fill up the wall perfectly, the cheery colors, the little adorable people in the photos…
I didn’t think I could love this bright, happy room any more then I already did…
…I was wrong.
🙂
There is just something about the way displaying pictures of happy moments with your family, makes you feel.
To me, this is what decorating is all about:
Getting personal…and finding ways to surround yourself with beautiful things and memories that you want your family to remember and cherish forever.
Anonymous says
Where did you find those yellow lamps? I love them.
Unknown says
It looks awesome! Great job!
NicoleLynn says
Its looks great!!!! LOVE IT! =)
Rachel says
Thanks for sharing I have an old window that I have scrapbook paper in…SCRAPBOOK paper! I have 2 beautiful children and a loving husband don't they deserve a place in the home :O so inspiring I am getting on that today! Love the coordinated photo's. Your lamps are to die! Please share that finding if you haven't already!
destiny says
Oh!! I Love it Shelley! So YOU guys! Happy and Cheerful!! I was kinda confused when I didn't see a picture of me though…ha!
Seriously though your AMAZING and your family is precious!!!
Marci says
What a beautiful addition to an already beautiful space. I love the yellow backgrounds in all the photos. What a happy sunny family.
Steph says
How funny! I actually sat down at my computer after looking at my bare wall in our new living room and was lamenting that it was taking "Shelly over at House of Smiths" TOO long to finish up that family photo collage! I am THOUROUGHLY enjoying the pictures of the finished work at just the EXACT moment that I needed to see them!
My boys got their pictures taken in front of (I'm thinking MAYBE) the exact same yellow wall in SLC last summer and I have the frames spray painted and ready to go, but I just wanted to see your official take on it first! Thanks for the inspiration!!!!!!
= says
what is your magazine holders made out of?? the room looks amazing new to your blog you are very talented.. funny story i looked at your side are and i was like i have got to get all my decorations organized so i can start doing cute stuff like this.. your talented!!
Unknown says
TOTALLY DREAMY AND I LOVE IT ALL! Love the colors so much, well done. HIGH FIVE! winks-jen
Mummy Maggie says
this is stunning! the gallery wall is very cool. gotta love those yellow lamps too! where did you get them?
Crystal @ Ordinary Days says
Love, love, love it!!! What a great job you did. It would make me very happy as well! 🙂 ~Crystal
Jennifer says
Wow! That looks amazing! Love, love, love it. 🙂
Connie says
That looks fabulous!!!!!!
Unknown says
Beautiful wall! I've been hunting so long for yellow lamps, do you mind telling my inquiring mind where they are from? I love your blog also 🙂 Thanks!
Denissa says
It looks AWESOME!! Love it 🙂 If you get a chance take a look at what I did to replace the mirror that had the vinyl on it! 🙂 Its on my blog.
The Farmer's Wife says
Simply gorgeous!!!!!!! Love it…..think I need one now!!!!
Katlyn says
LOVE LOVE LOVE!
Anonymous says
Holy Gorgeous, I'm jealous!
Diana says
I love the address canvas! Being a military family, it would be really nice to see where we have been. Thank you for the idea!
Otter Hill Designs says
Your gallery wall turned out so nice! Love that you stuck with just a few colors – easier on the eye. Great and interesting arrangement. You are so talented.
Letti says
That is beautiful. I need to do a photo wall but first I need to get our family pictures taken.
Monica McCoy says
love it. I truly have been waiting to see how it all came together. (been waiting and waiting)
Looks so good.
Tanya says
Sooooo Cute! I just love everything about it. Fabulous job =)
Stacy Risenmay says
Oh Shelley!!! I turned out wonderful! I have been excited to see it ever since you told me about it at CE. It is NOT too yellow 🙂 It is perfect!!! What a fun sunny room 🙂
Maggie Massey says
Oh, Shelley…your gallery wall is absolutely perfect…what a lovely family you have…
Comeca Jones says
Fantastic!
Amber says
OK can I just move into your house 🙂 I always love the things you do and this one is no different. Love the bright pops of color, and I LOVE the cute aqua table!!! Can you please share what color the paint is and if you did any finishes on it…..pretty please 🙂
Joanna says
LOVE it!!
kristanlynn @ adelynSTONE says
it turned out perfect! i love the yellow accents!!!
-Kristan
Melissa @ A Dozen Years Later says
WOW!! I am impressed. It turned out amazing.
iammommahearmeroar says
That looks absolutely awesome. Way to go! I love those colors. Those yellow lamps totally rock, too. Way to go. Now you deserve a nice nap on that couch 🙂
Cheri
iammommahearmeroar says
That looks absolutely awesome. I love the colors and those yellow lamps are awesome. Way to go. Now you deserve a nice nap on that couch 🙂
Cheri
ChicChat says
Love it! It is such a bright and cheerful room.
Jennifer says
Looks great Shelley! I've been waiting for the big reveal on this one! I love the yellow!
Jen
BluBabesCreate says
Really cute and so inspiring!
Jessica from Daisydotdesign.blogspot.com says
Oh I just love it!!! You did a fabulous job, and I agree those are some pretty cute girls in those pictures! Hope you had a great Mother's day!!
Unknown says
SOOOO freakin cute!!!
Unknown says
SHELLEY!!! girl it looks so good! those photos are amazing that Lacy did, and I love your vinyl "party of 5". I also love how some are hanging and some are on the ledge.
I just love everything.
I can't stop gushing…as per usual.
Emily says
GASP!!!!! Holy BEAUTIFULNESS!!! amazing, gorgeous, happy, fun, lovely!!! you ROCK!!!!
Unknown says
It turned out great!!! Love the colors!!! It's just the right amount of wow without be crazy over the top! Love it!
Sassy says
I love your wall!!!! Your subway art is awesome….can I ask is that fam address' or places you have lived? Don't mean to be nosey but was thinking that would be cute gifts for my children……..YOUR BLOG IS AMAZING! You are one very talented woman!
Ashley @ DesignBuildLove.co says
looks great!
-Ashley
DesignBuildLove.co
Erin @ In Between Laundry says
So, so lovely! I think you did a fantastic job and I love the colors! Erin at inbetweenlaundry.blogspot.com
Unknown says
absolutely amazing!! I LOVE IT!! Can you come do my house?! 🙂
Candice says
So very fun and cute! I love the bright and cheerful colors and the pictures are fantastic! Great work!!
Simply Jessabells says
Wow, it looks fantastic!! You are so inspirational!
Christin says
I've been waiting for the big reveal. I totally know what you mean. I've been working on a photo collage for one of my walls. I have this great vision in my mind, but I'm scared I'm going to sink a bunch of time and money into it and when I go to execute it, it's going to flop. Thanks for the inspiration!
Carol-Anne says
Although I read your blog every day, I never leave comments, because I always feel like you've got tons already and don't need mine…..but today I had to tell you how lovely your room has turned out! The photo wall is amazing and everything in it looks absolutely perfect!
elisabeth (bovagoods) says
it looks amazing! love the pops of yellow in the room. well done! 🙂
Unknown says
You are definitely an artist! You created a beautiful wall and some dang beautiful children!
Leen says
Oh My! It's absolutely positively perfect! I love the colors and the layout…all of it!
Great job!
Bobbi Rae says
my goodness this is soooo cute! insanely cute! I wish it were my living room.
Jessica says
This looks amazing, you did a wonderful job. I am so impressed, love it!
LUV MY 4 says
So cute, you are very talented! I love reading your blog!
Lanell says
I just love this. I love the yellow. The subway art is fantastic. I've only lived in two houses since we've been married almost 19 years, so I couldn't do that, but very clever. I'm such a fan of your blog. Any you're right, it is a bright cheery room.
Andrea says
Beautiful! Speechless more like it!
Anonymous says
Your wall looks amazing, beautiful family and photos. 🙂 Lori m
kmendel says
I couldn't love this more! It looks great and brings the whole room together. Random question, but where did you get your magazine holder?
handyholly says
It looks beautiful!! And I really would like to know where you got the cool magazine holder?!?!
Laura at Ms. Smartie Pants says
WOW I love it!!!! Lovin the pops of yellow, is there any other way to do it???
Ash Rae says
Hey, this is Ashley, I met you at the photo workshop with Emilie, the photos of your photo wall are fabulous! But, your photo wall takes the cake, I love, love, love it. I wish I had one. I bought some frames today for one, hopefully in the near future, but I am nervous to commit to it. Hope your mothers day was great
Unknown says
Oh my!!! I love this! I worked on a photo project this past weekend that makes me smile probably as much as you smile about your photo wall. I realize that I don't have ANY people photos hung on our walls. So sad!!! And my kids are SO cute, too! :o)!!!
If you're interested…
alwayscomehome.blogspot.com/2011/05/window-frame-photos.html
Leanne says
Okay, so where'd you get that awesome metal magazine/filing rack? I WANT! 😉 That room looks amazing.
Barbie says
So wonderful! I love the yellow and gray, and of course you have a beautiful family to show off! Great job mama!
Jenn says
Beautiful photo wall! Of course it helps that you have the most adorable little girls ever!
Karlie says
Ah-mazing. It's even cooler in person. I like the 5 what font is that:) Lol. You always go over the top in a good way.
Leanne says
The gallery wall turned out beautiful. I love the colors and all the beautiful pictures of your family. That wall would just make me happy.
Donna Tagliaferri says
love it!!!!!
Blessed and Broken says
new blog follower checking in. LOVE LOVE LOVE it!!
Katie says
Shelly, its beautiful. I love every little thing about your house! I wish I could have you to consult everytime I make a design decision! I'm trying to get my house a little more mod and colorful- but feeling a little stuck. Your blog gives me inspiration with every post! Thanks!
Love
Katie
Unknown says
Oh my, it looks gorgeous! Nice job 🙂
Brook says
Your picture wall and your family are all beautiful!
Anonymous says
I adore this wall! The pops of yellow are very happy and of course your family is adorable!!
Cari says
Oooooh! Love this. My whole family (all 35 of us) have a photo session this weekend. My goal is to do something similar in my crazy long and shamefully naked hallway.
Kirsten @ Mushki Loves says
BEAUTIFUL! You have the best taste ever! Love it!
The Downs Family says
It looks AMAZING! Love the color choices! Great Job!
Jen says
Oh my goodness!!!! I just love it. I love how unique it is. Also loving the background color and it matching the lamps! A+++
Addison says
Hey i love your blog! I view it almost daily. You always have the cutest stuff in your house. Anyway, i love your custom subway art. I am trying to do something like that for me and my husband's one year anniversary but all that I have found is too expensive. Could you let me in on the secret behind your subway art?!!!
Thanks!
Addi Hewlett
Gypsy Chaos says
I came over from Becky Higgins' blog. Or fb page.
Anyway – I love your photo wall. I may have to steal the concept of "Party of 5" since that's my family size too.
I WILL make a subway sign for my parents who were raised in NYC. They're getting ready to start thinking about looking for house #10 – and, no, neither parent was in the military.
Unknown says
it looks great! I just updated my photo wall too, so, I know the feeling!
kelly says
i LOVE it! not what i was expecting at all. i love the shelf on your wainscoting. definitely going into my inspiration folder for when we own our home!!
you did a perfect job!
kim west says
it's AMAZING! i love love love it!
Mandi@TidbitsfromtheTremaynes says
Shelley it turned out BEAUTIFUL!
Amanda says
Love it!
Unknown says
SOOOO pretty, Shelley! And your family is just adorable…adds to the loveliness of the wall. 😉
Aloha,
Charlie
Bethany says
G.O.R.G.E.O.U.S!!!!!! The decor, the colors, the pictures, your family! It is all just beautiful. Well done.
Unknown says
I like this cut-off. Much prefer this layout of photos than a cloud. Beautiful pictures!
Satu says
Hi! I Like!! 🙂
Mama Mimi says
It looks AWESOME Shelley! Way to go!!! It fits the room (and your adorable family) PERFECTLY!
Amber says
Why do you have the cutest style in the world! I wish I pulled things together as good as you. I don't know you but have followed your blog for a while and saved a ton of your ideas for the future! Can I ask you where you got your yellow table lamps? Adorable. (amberpitt[at]gmail.com)
THEBUZYBUG says
Love it!! It turned out so beautiful!! TFS.
Simply LKJ says
Love it! Love all the bright colors, so cheerful!! Great job.
Blog says
LOVE LOVE LOVE all of the photos! I can't wait to redo our family wall 🙂
Liz says
OMG!! It looks FANTASTIC!! And I LOVE the use of the aqua and mustard!
Jen Jensen says
Shelley the room looks so cute. I love the pop of yellow and aqua. I totally want those lamps !
To The Moon and Back says
WOW! I absolutely love it:) So cheerful and happy! Amazing, like everything you do. I hope you plan on selling those 'party of…' decals in your shop.
Leslie says
Incredible. Just incredible! And the way the {super awesome} blue table brings out the blue in the pictures is perfect. I'm so happy for you that you have this amazing, happy, family room.
Unknown says
I don't know what I LOVE more?! It's all so fabulous. each.and.every.thing!!
sunshinequeen says
OMG- Love it with a capital L. I have the perfect spot for that- completely different feel. I might have picked up a little table like that this weekend at a garage sale too. Thanks for the inspiration!
K&B by the Sea says
Looks great! And more importantly, it's a wonderful way to personalize your home and surround yourself with the people that you love even when they're at school or at work 🙂
Admin says
Ok. Questions, questions…how did you make the sign with all your previous addresses? and what color of paint is on your wall behind the photos and above your window in this room?
AL from Calif
Mrs. C says
Wow I love your wall, it looks amazing!! I really love the yellow accents!
Tonya @ Love of Family And Home says
LOVE!!! Your gallery wall is just beautiful and so is your family!! Also love the subway art dedicated to all of the places you've lived! What an awesome idea!! And your decor totally goes with all of the colors in your outfits…you planned that, huh?!?
Kellie says
This is AMAZING! What sizers are the frames and cost from IKEA? You guys did such a great job!
maeg says
love, love, LOVE your picture wall! The yellow, turquoise and gray are so awesome together! Great job!
eclecticnut.blogspot.com
6smarks.blogspot.com
Mallory says
This looks AMAZING!!! Can you please come to California and help me decorate our new home?!?!?!
kristen says
I just LOVE it! What a nice room to have off your Kitchen! How did you make your word (subway) art board? I would love that. Enjoy your space.
Amy Snell says
I love love love how the wall turned out!! Oh man, would you care if I copied you 🙂 With credit going your direction of course!! I personally love the subway art, genius!!
CrissyG says
It looks absolutely AWESOME Shelley!!! Great job as usual! Can't wait to do my own version. Thanks for the unending inspiration!
Cristin 🙂
Shalet says
Looks Fabulous? Where did you get your lamps?
Catherine says
Your room is just beautiful. It is so cheerful and the picture gallery is wonderful. What a nice inspiration. I always enjoy reading your blog and, believe it or not, my 24 year old daughter turned me on to it. She is just starting out in a new marriage and new home and she loves your style.
Julie says
Not sure if it's homemade or not, but if it is can we please see the tutorial for the subway art? Just wondering what you painted it with or what it's made of to get it that adorable grey color! Thanks!
Jules
Laura Everyday Edits says
Love this! I'm working on a similar silhouette project withlocations that have special meaning to our family!
ps i can't believe i'm the first comment, I'm usually #3456
laura@imnotatrophywife.com
Laura Everyday Edits says
Oops.. I guess I might just be comment #3543 :o)
Jessica says
This is Gorgeous!! LOVE IT!!! Great job!
Lil Mama Stuart says
gor-geous! love how the pictures coordinate with the table! haha
tomiannie says
I LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE how it turned out! (I would keep typing LOVE, but it would take me all day to adequately express it.) So much personality, and the colors are gorgeous! Thanks for the inspiration!
The {Prince} Family says
yay!!! I have been waiting patiently for this reveal….. you did an excellent job! We move into our new home next week and I may have to "borrow" this idea. I also like how you have a robin egg blue end table combined with a gray coffee table. I am going to BE BRAVE in my new house!!
But I have to ask…. how do you ever keep little hands off all your decor? That right THERE should be a post all on its own.
The {Prince} Family says
DARLING! Can you do a break down on where you purchased all the items in the room?!
Leah says
I LOOOOOOOVE this! Honestly, it really is perfect. Someday when we have our own place I'd love to do something like this.
lifelovesleah.blogspot.com
Patricia says
I heart your work!! It looks beautiful!!
Sarah says
I actually had a tear come to my eye looking at your beautiful family & how you displayed them!
~~emotional? Yes, Do I care- No 🙂 LOL
It looks amazing!!
I also love the magazine holder…where did you get it?
The Liles' says
I love, love, love everything about it…please come to TX and decorate my house! 🙂
Shar22 says
So loving it! Beautiful job Smith Family!
Honey I'm Home Blog says
Love the way this turned out! I'm so happy to be visiting–lately I can't get your page to load.
Warmly, Michelle
Devonne says
Shelley I love it! What a beautiful, cheery room!
EarthAngel172 says
I **puffy** heart your gallery photo wall!
Tanya says
That was totally worth all the effort you put into it. Love the ledge to anchor everything.
Unknown says
absolutely love this idea!!
Melissa says
That seriously made my heart flutter! Great job!
Jessica says
I LOVE it!!! The yellow pops perfectly!!
L.Duncan@Home23DuncanBoys says
You really did a great job on the wall!!! I adore it. Hmmm, now I'm thinking of where i can add one in my home!
The Brock Family says
I LOVE LOVE LOVE it! Your home is BEAUTIFUL!
K.T. says
Wow! I absolutely love it!
Kailey says
How creative and inspiring! I love the way that it turned out! My favorite part: the way the yellow photo backgrounds match your amazing yellow lamps!
Britney says
Love it! I LOVE your blog. I have all girls & twins too so I feel like we have a lot in common. 🙂
Anonymous says
A-MAZ-ING!!!!!!!!!!!!
I esp LOVE the address canvas x x
Tony and Whitney says
ALL Sorts of lovliness! I may just steal that!
Anonymous says
I LOVE this. I love it love it love it. I must find use for this idea in my house somewhere. Thanks so much for sharing. That color palette is amazing.
Unknown says
I rarely comment on other people's posts because, to be honest, I'm a huge perfectionist. I truly subscribe to the only-compliment/comment-if-you-really-mean-it-and-not-just-to-say-something-nice.
Anyway– enough of that tangent. My point, ahem, is that I really, really love this wall and room… and I'm not just saying that.
Monica says
Gosh I just ADORE this! Can I go sit and have some coffee with you? LOL 😉 You did a great job!
Vivienne @ the V Spot says
I love the pops of yellow on the lamps that tie in with the pictures, but mostly I think I love the "Party of 5"
Adorable!
Home by Heidi says
Swoon!!!! I am in LOVE!!! How can I transform my red into blue and yellow and make it look as good as yours???
You are so talented!!
~Heidi
homebyheidi.blogspot.com
MommaD says
Love the Subway art! I did that at the beginning of the year four our house, we call it our Family History. All of the places we have ever lived.
Yours came out beautiful!
Unknown says
Love it & those photos! The room is gorgeous!
Michaela says
SO so so amazing! Love what you did with it and how you did it above the chair rail! You're full of talent!
Karri says
ohh! I love! I love the whole room. It just looks so welcoming and cheery, yet relaxing and beautiful!
Can you come decorate my house? Or give me tips?
Anonymous says
can you tell me the paint color in this room? thehallfamily@love(dot)com
mylittlegems says
love love 100 times love! Can I ask you what paint color you used on the walls? This color scheme is very similiar to a room I am trying to decorate in our house- and I need the right paint color- everything you did is gorgeous! Come do my house PLEASE!! 🙂
Anne's Vinyl and so much more says
Amazing! You are so talented!
THECAROLINACOUNTRYGIRL says
Your gallery wall is great! I love reading your blog and seeing the pictures you post!
I also LOVE the magazine rack you have on the same wall! Can you share where you got this?
~Annabelle
thecarolinacountrygirl.blogspot.com/
Kerri says
I think this is the about the happiest project I've seen all year! I absotootly adore it!!! Just stunning.
From another twin mommy,
Kerri
mydecoratingaddiction.blogspot.com
The Owen Family says
I am absolutely in LOVE with your gallery wall… I am interested in making one of those signs with all the places you have lived, since we have lived in multiple places as well!!!!
Did you do a tutorial on that? If not I would LOVE some input! and by the way your BLOG IS AMAZING….. so inspiring!
jowen28[at]gmail.com
Thanks, jamie
Alison @ Oopsey Daisy says
Okay, Shelley, can I just be you when I grow up?! I seriously want my entire house to look like yours! Just stumbled, pinned, and tweeted this. Amazing!
Unknown says
OH. MY. GOODNESS. I LOVE your house! May I ask where you get your photos developed? I love the different sizes!
Thanks
1 Funky Woman says
The colors are absolutely amazing! I love the yellow and blues! Where did you find the gorgeous yellow lamps?
Megan
TLF says
Oh, Wow!! It looks amazing!!
Unknown says
Like you REALLY need another comment to tell you just how FABULOUS you are! Heehee! I love this. It makes ME happy and I have no relation to all your cute little people. Awesome job! The yellow lamps are SO cute and all the fun accessories look AMAZING!
Jennie {Cinnaberry Suite}
Michele says
I love your blog & the way you decorate your house. The picture wall is awesome! I love the colors you have used in that room too. Such great inspiration, thank you!
-Michele
Dating for Eternity
Capturing Joy with Kristen Duke says
Hooray! I am such a big fan (and advocate) of decorating with Portraits and you have done such a lovely job here! I'd love to feature this on a future "Decorating with Portraits" post if that is ok;) Also love those yellow lamps;)
TidyMom says
LOVE LOVE LOVE it Shelly!!! can I move in?
Andrea says
I love this idea! It's so cute.. Could you please tell me how you get vinyl sheets this big? and what type of cost we're talking about to get something like that? Thanks!
Jeanne says
I saw this on Kristen Duke's website, but I just want to tell you that I LOVE your laundry room!!!!
Michelle @ Delicate Construction says
So pretty! The photos are gorgeous! I am visiting from Tatertots and Jello and I would LOVE if you could link up your awesome post to my very first crafty linky party! This is the first week of Delicately Constructed Fridays and I would really appreciate the link!
Hope you have a great weekend!
Michelle
delicateconstruction.blogspot.com
Laura @ Laura's Crafty Life says
I love this! I especially like the coordinating pictures in the frames.
Jill@Barnes Yard says
GOR-GEOUS! I love the colors!
erikah @ honorbrightxoxo says
Wow, so beautiful! Love the color palette.
Watt-Hayes Family says
Absolutely Amazing!! Love it!! So excited to see that im not the only one who loves yellow grey and teal! they are actually my wedding colors!!
Heather T says
Just found your blog and I'm so glad I did! Thanks for sharing all your ideas! You have a beautiful home…and family! XO
Kate says
This is absolutely gorgeous. SUCH a wonderful way to showcase family pictures.
kate blue says
I know, I'm terrible…I have an Ikea about 30 min away from me and NEVER go in there…BUT, after seeing this, I am thinking I have a cute spot just for this kinda project!
sixshipps says
Hey Shelly,
So I picked up some IKEA frames, brought them home and to my dismay, the sizes of the photos I need to fill them are soooooo stupid. Hello!!! why is it 19 1/4 by 27 1/4?? Could you tell me how you got past the dumb sizes. Where you printed your photos and what not?
Natalia Kozerskaya says
Thank you for your inspiration! I write to you to let you know that I mentioned your photo in my article about Photography Wall Art at home ( kozerskaya.ru/фотографии-в-интерьере-места-размеще/ – sorry, only in Russian 🙂
Adam and Jess says
I love, love, LOVE your photo wall and it's almost exactly what I've been looking for because I was told to use uniform frames since I'm mixing black and white photos with colored photos of our family. I know you said you got the frames at IKEA, but did their frame sizes match up with the photo sizes? Or did you have to enlarge some photos and cut off edges to fit the frames? Just wondering if I need to buy the photos or frames first:) I know you're prob super busy, but I'd love to know what you did. My email is Jessica.driggs.nelson[at]gmail.com Thanks.