Creating a Salon Wall

A method of hanging and displaying paintings, the “Salon Style Hang” originated in 1667 and was initiated at the beginning of the annual French Royal Academy salon in Paris. Back then, salons were showcases that sought to exhibit the best works by students at the Royal Academy amongst other masters. Paintings filled the walls from floor to ceiling due to the amount of work produced, including works across an array of sizes and genres.

These days its an excellent way to maximize your wall space while being able to display your whole collection of works. Do not be afraid to be eclectic with the selection and variety of shapes and sizes, but do have a unifying theme, type of frame, or colours to tie all the work together. Choose a wall that will be a main focal point for the room and seek to fill the space with furniture and accessories that match with the colour scheme of the wall. You can easily turn a boring white wall into your own personal gallery. Give us a call for more tips and advice.