The Art of the Salon Wall: Finding Balance

There’s something timeless about a salon wall. It’s more than a cluster of frames—it’s a window into your world, telling a story through layers of art, photography, and memory. But while the concept may feel free-flowing, the secret to a striking salon wall is one word: balance.

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Balancing Color and Hue

Even if your artworks vary in style, medium, or subject, harmony comes from the palette. Look at the overall mix of hues on your wall—warm tones, cool tones, neutrals—and distribute them so the eye travels comfortably across the arrangement. Balance doesn’t mean sameness, it means rhythm.

Framing and Matting: A Layer of Personality

One of the most exciting parts of creating a salon wall is mixing frames and matting. Thin black frames, chunky gold ones, float mounts, or natural wood—they can all live together. What matters is balance: repeat tones or finishes at least twice across the wall so nothing feels out of place.

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Arranging with Intention

Start with a central anchor piece, then build outward. Vary the sizes—large pieces create weight, smaller ones add intricacy—and keep edges from lining up too rigidly. A salon wall should feel organic but not chaotic. Step back often as you hang and ask: Does my eye flow easily across the story, or does it get stuck?

Mixing in Prints

A salon wall doesn’t have to be built entirely from originals. Adding fine art prints brings variety, accessibility, and freshness to the mix. Prints can bridge gaps in your color story, balance scale, and allow you to expand your wall with art that feels both personal and curated.
✨ Explore my available prints here — ready to hang and ready to become part of your story.

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Final Thought & Upcoming Workshops

Remember, a salon wall doesn’t need to be perfect to be powerful. It’s about creating a balanced conversation between artworks, frames, and colors—an arrangement that feels like you.

And speaking of creating, our Fall Art Workshops are just around the corner! There is still time to join the very first session—Leaning into Abstraction—on September 27th as a virtual attendee. If you miss this one, don’t worry: two more sessions are coming in October and November, each a chance to explore your creativity and walk away with a finished artwork.
Sign up here to reserve your spot.

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LATELY, I’VE BEEN THINKING…

“A salon wall is a window into your inner world—layer it like a life well lived.”

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Until next time,

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