A gallery wall shouldn't be a grid of matching frames from IKEA. It should tell a story — your story. Here's how to build one that celebrates your heritage, whether you're first-gen British Indian, a culture-obsessed Londoner, or just someone who thinks beige walls are a crime.
Step 1: Pick Your Anchor Piece
Every gallery wall needs a hero — a large piece that sets the tone. A Bollywood-style poster of your local tube station works brilliantly as an anchor. Go for the 24×36" size to give it proper presence.
Our King's Cross poster — the perfect anchor piece.
Step 2: Mix Sizes and Orientations
The brutalist approach: odd numbers, mixed sizes, no symmetry. Pair a large 24×36" print with two or three smaller 8×12" pieces. Mix portrait and landscape orientations. The controlled chaos is the point.
Step 3: Choose a Colour Thread
Your pieces don't need to match, but they need a thread. With Bollywood-style art, that thread is already built in — rich oranges, deep reds, and gold tones that echo across every piece. Add in family photos or textile art that pulls from the same palette.
Step 4: Frame Strategically
Mix framed and unframed pieces. A wooden frame on your anchor piece adds warmth, while unframed prints pinned with brass clips give an editorial edge. Our posters are available framed or unframed in 8×12" and 16×24" sizes.
Step 5: Add Personal Artefacts
This is where it gets personal. Tuck in a brass Ganesh figurine on a small shelf. Hang a piece of vintage embroidery from your grandmother's collection. Add a small mirror with an ornate frame. The gallery wall is a curated shrine to your taste.
Step 6: Lay It Out on the Floor First
Before you drill a single hole, arrange everything on the floor. Take a photo from above. Live with it for a day. Move things around. The floor layout saves you from a wall full of unnecessary holes.
Pro Tip: Start with the anchor piece at eye level (roughly 150cm from the floor to centre), then build outward. Leave 5-8cm gaps between pieces — tight enough to feel cohesive, loose enough to breathe.
Step 7: Hang and Adjust
Use a spirit level for the anchor piece, then let the rest flow more organically. Gallery walls should feel curated, not clinical. A slightly imperfect arrangement has more character than a laser-levelled grid.
How many pieces do I need for a gallery wall?
Start with 5-7 pieces for a medium-sized wall. Odd numbers create more visual interest than even groupings. You can always add more over time.
Can I mix Bollywood posters with other art styles?
Absolutely. Bollywood-style prints pair beautifully with minimalist typography, botanical illustrations, and black-and-white photography. The contrast makes both styles pop.