Planning a Gallery Wall: Art, Mirrors and Shelves in Manhattan
Plan a gallery wall before mounting: spacing, sightlines, wall construction, artwork dimensions and high-ceiling access in a Manhattan home or office.
A gallery wall is a composition. It is also a collection of individual objects that need to stay where you put them.
For a Manhattan living room, hallway or office, choosing the arrangement before the mounting appointment saves a surprising amount of discussion with a tape measure in hand.
Plan the group, not one frame at a time
Measure the entire wall and the furniture below it. Note switches, outlets, doors and other fixed details. Then record the outside dimensions of each frame or object.
Arrange the group on the floor or use paper templates to compare layouts. Check the composition from the doorway and from the place you normally sit. A layout can look balanced up close and slightly confused from the other side of the room.
Choose a consistent reference
You might align top edges, centerlines or the overall outline of the group. There is no single spacing rule for every collection. What matters is a deliberate relationship between the pieces and the room.
For three frames in a row, confirm the order and spacing before holes are made. For mixed sizes, send a layout photograph or sketch. That gives the Guy a clear target instead of a creative brief delivered from the sofa.
Weight and wall construction change the mounting plan
A large mirror, a framed print and a loaded shelf place different demands on the wall. Share dimensions, approximate weight and the supplied mounting system.
The method depends on the wall structure, object and intended load. A shelf also needs a plan for what will go on it; its empty weight is only part of the question.
Account for height and access
Staircases, tall walls and double-height rooms may require ladders or additional access equipment. Our Guys have ladders of different heights. More complex installations can require scaffolding, a lift or a larger crew and are estimated as projects.
Send a wide photo of the work area, not only a close-up of the object. The route into the property and the space beneath the installation matter too.
Include curtains, blinds and other wall work
If the room also needs curtain rods, blinds, shelves or mirrors, list them together. Motorized window systems need product information for tracks, motors, remotes and sensors.
For furniture that must be assembled before mounting, see our assembly and installation guide. Coordinating those tasks avoids a finished cabinet waiting on the floor for a separate appointment.
Make the request easy to assess
- Photos of the wall and full work area
- Dimensions and weight of the objects
- Proposed order, spacing and height
- Product instructions and mounting hardware details
- Additional mounting tasks for the same visit
General Mounting in Manhattan is $149 per hour for one Guy, with basic mounting hardware included. Complex installations receive a project estimate.
Have a project in mind?
Tell us what needs attention at your Manhattan home or business. Include the relevant product information and project details in the booking form.
