How to Create a Christmas Gallery Wall (Step-by-Step)
I love switching out décor for the Christmas season! It's as if our homes join us in celebrating. This year, I wanted to bring even more warmth and meaning into our dining room, so I decided to create a Christmas gallery wall filled with festive prints and cozy charm.
If you’ve ever wanted to try one, here’s a simple and enjoyable way to do it; even if the idea feels a little intimidating at first. With just a few supplies and a bit of planning, you can transform a blank wall into a beautiful, collected display that feels personal and timeless.
Step 1: Start with a Clean Slate
First, I cleared my wall completely — artwork, nails, everything. Sometimes the best way to get a fresh vision is to truly start fresh.
Yes, it feels a little bare in that moment… but oh, the possibilities.
Step 2: Choose Your Art
For this gallery, I used all digital printables from a sweet Etsy shop called Print Street Gallery. They have so many charming holiday prints; think snowy churches, winter cottages, soft greenery, and Scripture.
I loved the idea of printing pieces right at home so I could build a collection that felt curated and meaningful — but without waiting for shipping or spending a fortune.
You can mix:
✅ winter landscapes
✅ nativity scenes
✅ sheet-music hymns
✅ greenery illustrations
✅ cozy vintage scenes
Choose prints that feel like your Christmas — peaceful, nostalgic, and full of story.
Step 3: Plan Your Layout with Craft Paper
This is the step that makes ALL the difference.
I cut pieces of craft paper to match the size of each frame and taped them on the wall. This way, I could move them around easily until the arrangement felt just right.
This helps you:
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Visualize balance
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Get spacing right
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Avoid unnecessary nail holes
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Try different ideas fear-free
It turns the whole process into something fun — like working a puzzle instead of guessing and hoping.
Step 4: Mark Your Nail Holes on the Paper
Once everything looked just right on the wall, I marked the nail spots directly on the paper.
Then — and this is the magic trick — I hammered the nails straight through the craft paper.
No measuring.
No second-guessing.
No extra holes.
Just pure satisfaction.
After the nails were in, I simply pulled off the paper and hung each frame in its place. Perfection.
Step 5: Step Back and Admire
The moment I hung the last frame and stepped back, I smiled so big.
It's one thing to decorate for Christmas… it's another to create a wall that tells a story, feels curated, and brings joy every time you walk past it.
A gallery wall adds that layered, collected charm that makes a home feel lived-in and loved — especially during the holidays.
A Few Helpful Tips
Here are a few things that make the process even easier:
✨ Mix horizontal and vertical frames
✨ Use different sizes for interest
✨ Stick to a cohesive color palette
✨ Add non-art pieces for a festive touch
✨ Keep the center of your layout around eye-level for balance
And remember, nothing has to be perfect. The beauty is in the warmth and the story it tells.
Create Your Own Christmas Gallery Wall
If you’re craving a fresh and festive way to dress up a wall this Christmas, I encourage you to try this. It's simple, creative, and so rewarding.
Whether you use printables like I did, framed art you already have, or family photos from Christmases past, or a new statement canvas, a Christmas gallery wall brings so much heart into your home.
And best of all? Next year, you can keep the same frames and just refresh the art! A tradition in the making.
Here's to creating warm, beautiful spaces that make this season feel truly special.
