A gallery wall feels relaxed when the outer edges are steady and the inner spacing varies slightly. Start with the largest piece, then build around its visual weight.
Shape the room
Lay everything on the floor, photograph the arrangement, and use paper templates on the wall. Keep one repeating note—black edge, warm wood, or a shared color—to connect the mix.
Let it earn its place
The eye reads the whole composition first, so a little irregularity can feel more alive than perfect rows.