Gallery Wall Layouts for Different Rooms and Moods A gallery wall isn’t just a collection of frames—it’s a curated mood board of your life. A visual story. A window into your travels, your people, your moments. And when done right, it can completely transform a room—from empty to expressive. The trick? Layout. Over the years, I’ve seen every type of gallery wall imaginable—grids, spirals, chaotic clusters that somehow just work. But it’s not about rules. It’s about feeling and flow. 🌀 Organic Flow – My Personal Favourite If I had to choose just one layout to champion, it’d be the organic flow. It’s where photos seem to grow and evolve across a wall—carefully placed, but not stiff. The kind of layout where every photo leads to the next, like turning pages in…

If there’s one printing mistake I see more than anything else—it’s going too small. Clients pick a photo they love, but when it lands on the wall, it just floats there. A beautiful image, lost in a sea of blank space. They try to fill it in with extra frames, candles, art, clocks—you name it—but the moment’s gone. And all it needed was the right size. Let’s fix that. The Golden Rule: Size to the Wall, Not the Photo Your print size shouldn’t depend on how good the photo is. It should depend on where it’s going. A tiny image in a massive lounge can feel underwhelming. But the same photo—blown up big and bold—becomes a focal point that turns heads and sparks stories. Personally,…

Wall Art Ideas for Small Apartments or Rental Spaces Small spaces don’t mean small stories. Whether you’re in your first apartment, a cozy flat, or a rental where you’re not allowed to drill, your walls can still speak volumes. In fact, when space is tight, your creativity often shines brightest. I learned this first-hand. My first apartment was small—South African small—but it had one generous wall. I made it my mission: sponge-painted it (late 90s vibes, very tame, I promise), placed a tall plant in the corner, and hung two framed black-and-white portraits of my Labrador. That was it. Simple. Intentional. And somehow, still one of the best galleries I’ve created. Sometimes, less really is more. The Rule for Small Spaces: Focus + Flexibility When…

Tips for Hanging Art at the Right Height Let’s face it—hanging art feels easy… until it’s on the wall and something’s just off. Too high, too low, a little “eh” when it should’ve been “wow.” Truth is, how and where you hang your art is just as important as the piece itself. And if you’ve ever stood in front of a crooked frame, wondering if you’re overthinking it—you’re not. At Studio22, we’ve hung our fair share of frames over the years. Some pieces we’ve printed will outlast the couch below them. That’s the power of print—it stays. Let Me Take You Back Years ago—before Studio22 was what it is now—I created one of my first digital artworks. A single large leaf, photographed with one of…

Creating a Focal Point in a Room Using Large-Format Prints Let’s cut to the chase: if you walk into a room and your eyes don’t land on something, the space isn’t finished. It doesn’t matter how fancy your couch is or how well-lit the room feels—without a visual anchor, it’s just floating. That’s where a large-format print steps in. One statement piece on a wall can turn a plain room into an experience. Not just “pretty to look at”—but bold, intentional, and totally yours. Why a Focal Point Works Humans are wired to look for a story. A focal point gives the eye a place to rest and says, “Here’s what this space is about.” And when that point is a powerful photo—something real from…