Gallery Wall Planner

Enter your wall and frame sizes. Get exact spacing and a printable drill guide.

Wall Dimensions
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Frame Preset
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Arrangement
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57 inches is the standard eye-level center for galleries.

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Nail Positions

    Adjust the settings to see nail positions.

    Spacing Summary

    Edge gap
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    Between frames
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    Top offset
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    Before you drill

    Measure twice, drill once

    Use a metal tape measure, not a cloth one. Write down your numbers and double-check them. Even a half-inch mistake can throw off the whole arrangement. Measure the wall at the height where the frames will hang — walls are not always perfectly square.

    Furniture clearance

    If a sofa, console table, or bed headboard sits below the frames, leave at least 6 to 12 inches between the furniture top and the bottom of the lowest frame. The planner does not enforce this automatically, so subtract the furniture height from your available wall height before entering numbers.

    Hanging hardware matters

    This planner assumes a single nail centered behind the top rail of each frame. If your frames have D-rings on the sides with wire, the nail sits lower. Measure the drop from the top of the frame to the wire apex and subtract that from the nail height.

    Renting? Use adhesive strips

    For lightweight frames under 5 pounds, high-quality adhesive hanging strips work well and leave no holes. For heavier pieces, look for rental-friendly anchors that create tiny pinholes instead of large drywall anchors.

    A quick example

    Imagine a hallway wall that is 96 inches wide and 72 inches tall. You have three 16×20 frames from a recent trip. Open the planner, keep the default wall size, select the 16×20 preset, and set the count to 3. The preview shows the frames centered in a single row. The edge gap reads 18 inches on each side, with 6 inches between frames. The nail positions appear at 57 inches from the floor — standard eye level. Print the template, tape it up, and drill with confidence.

    Common questions

    Can I plan a grid with more than two columns?

    Right now the planner supports a single horizontal row or a two-column grid. For larger salon walls, you can use the row mode and mentally stack two rows, or adjust spacing manually. A multi-column grid is on the roadmap.

    What if my frames have different sizes?

    The current version works with identical frame sizes. For mixed-size galleries, measure the largest frame and use that as a guide, then adjust smaller frames by eye. Full mixed-size support is planned.

    How do I transfer the nail positions to the wall?

    Print the template, tape it to the wall at the correct height, and use a level to check alignment. Tap a small nail through the marked points, then remove the paper before hanging the frames.

    Does the tool account for the frame depth?

    No, the spacing is based on the frame's visible width and height. Depth does not affect the layout on the wall.