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    Home » Blog

    Creating a Stairway Gallery Wall

    by Jennifer Fancher 14 Comments Published: 1/14/15 Updated: 3/15/22 This post may contain affiliate links.

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    Creating a Stairway Gallery Wall in our entryway was a fun and easy project we were able to complete in one afternoon and on a budget!

    Creating a Stairway Gallery Wall to make a statement!

    While we are waiting for the paint to dry on our Kitchen Cabinet Remodel, we decided to recreate our entry with a gorgeous Stairway Gallery Wall by reusing and combining pieces from our previous homes. It only took about an hour, was thrifty, and created an instant home-y feel.

    Let me take you back to what you saw when you first opened the door - the before from when we first moved in.

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    We removed the carpet and had the stairs sanded and clear coated when we had our hardwood floors installed.

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    Next, we painted the walls with Sherwin Williams Crushed Ice.

    Creating a Stairway Gallery Wall to make a statement!

    Obviously it was still such a blank space and not a very welcoming entry.

    Since I love to decorate with keys and stars, I wanted to continue that theme up my stairway. I recently rematted some Sheet Music Prints for my Dining Room so I used that as my inspiration.

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    And here's the reveal!

    What do you think?

    Creating a Stairway Gallery Wall to make a statement!

    The giant key over the clock came from my grandmother's estate. They came in a set of 3 and had a gold finish. I spray painted it Oil Rubbed Bronze to match the color scheme.

    Creating a Stairway Gallery Wall to make a statement!

    Keeping costs down meant reusing items from our previous homes. I mixed my Baby Collage black and white pictures from our rental. {another view from our old loft}

    I also included photos Trent took from his travels along the way that were used in our 1/2 bath ribbon collage.

    Creating a Stairway Gallery Wall to make a statement!

    These keys were hanging on the bookcase from my other grandma's house for as long as I can remember and were passed on to me. I think it's so neat that I have both of my grandmothers represented on my wall.

    Creating a Stairway Gallery Wall to make a statement!

    In keeping with the key theme, I hung these locks that we found junkin'.

    I added a frame around them that I found from Goodwill years back.

    Creating a Stairway Gallery Wall to make a statement!

    I mirrored the idea below with another key.

    Creating a Stairway Gallery Wall to make a statement!

    This homemade hanging picture plaque is something I made from a piece of wood and drawer pull knobs.  I hot glued ribbon to the back of Dollar Store frames to hang them.

    Creating a Stairway Gallery Wall to make a statement!
    Creating a Stairway Gallery Wall to make a statement!

    One eyesore I've hated is the doorbell box. It was the only thing you saw when you descended the stairs.

    Creating a Stairway Gallery Wall to make a statement!

    Using a wooden ornamental ledge, I hung it just beneath the box and added a fun element to hide it a bit. I framed an embroidered tea towel with a garage sale frame spray painted black.

    I never used the tea towel for fear of ruining it, so now it's a display piece!

    So that's it!  By reusing items, I was able to create a more welcoming entry way for free!

    Can't beat that!

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    1. Jennifer

      October 25, 2017 at 6:13 pm

      Hi Vicki! That's a great question and a difficult one! The highest pictures on my stairway gallery wall are hung with me standing on the stair riser below. I didn't use a ladder for safety issues...plus, I'm a klutz so that would end up in disaster! It only appears high from the floor level.

      How high are you wanting to hang things? My only suggestion is to hire someone, or ask a tall friend or neighbor to help you one afternoon and pay them in cookies! Maybe send me a pic so I have a better idea of the space you're working with.

      Hope that helps!
      Jen

    2. Vicki

      October 25, 2017 at 5:53 pm

      I've wanted to do something similar but am having issues with being able to reach the areas to hang my collection. Any ideas on reaching?

    3. Tina at Home Sweet Home 14

      February 09, 2015 at 6:15 am

      WOW! Your stairway turned out great. I love the keys and padlocks you used. Pinned it! Have a wonderful day.

    4. Jennifer Fancher

      February 03, 2015 at 11:41 am

      Thanks Jess!

    5. Jennifer Fancher

      February 03, 2015 at 11:41 am

      Thank you so much!

    6. Jennifer Fancher

      February 03, 2015 at 11:38 am

      How fun would that be?!

    7. JBArts

      January 22, 2015 at 7:47 pm

      This turned out beautiful! I love that giant clock and key! You did an amazing job! Pinned!! Thanks for linking up at Totally Terrific Tuesday! Cant wait to see what you bring this week!!
      Jess @liverandomlysimple

    8. JBArts

      January 22, 2015 at 7:47 pm

      This turned out beautiful! I love that giant clock and key! You did an amazing job! Pinned!! Thanks for linking up at Totally Terrific Tuesday! Cant wait to see what you bring this week!!
      Jess @liverandomlysimple

    9. The Charm of Home

      January 22, 2015 at 9:50 am

      It is beautiful! Pinned! Thanks for linking up with Home Sweet Home!

    10. Larissa Holland

      January 14, 2015 at 12:57 pm

      I think that I need you to come decorate my home after we move. So beautiful!

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