White cabinets with a black countertop and matching hardware are built into the wall of this home office. A vintage rug lays beneath a desk area with white and cream-colored seating. A black and white picture wall accentuates the space.
35 Ways to Create a Mesmerizing Black and White Gallery Wall
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Published: December 3, 2022
Updated: December 1, 2023
A black and white gallery wall is an exceptional way to accessorize your space while adding a personal touch. While these walls are typically comprised of a collection of family pictures and treasured memories, you are free to go in whatever direction you like. That means that you could include pictures of places you want to see or even things you just love to look at.
Since these accessories are black and white, they complement almost any décor and can be included in each area of your house, such as bland hallways, unfinished bedrooms, or even impersonal living rooms. The frames are another way to express your style. You don’t have to stick to black and white frames for your pictures, this is an opportunity to experiment with light wood, brass, or even mismatched frames. Take a look at our collection of ideas below and create a mesmerizing black and white gallery wall.
02 of Cream Sectional Living Room with Photo Wall
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A cream sectional with a green accent pillow is placed in this living room across two adjoining walls. The circular wood coffee table is positioned on top of a vintage rug. The black and white photo wall includes three black-framed pictures.
03 of Black and White Entryway Photo Wall Ideas
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Black and white photo wall ideas are demonstrated in this contrasting entryway. Black board and batten wainscoting is paired with a white upper wall and six framed pictures. The wood console table adds a neutral element with the help of woven baskets.
04 of Console Table Below Black and Brass Sconces
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This black console table with a shelf stands against a white living room wall complimented by framed pictures. Black and brass sconces are mounted on either side of the pictures. A decorative wood blanket ladder leans against a white board and batten grid wall.
05 of Oak Picture Frames on Living Room Wall
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This living room features four oak frames displayed on a white wall. A dark brown upholstered armchair is paired with a circular end table and black reading lamp. The white shelving unit is complete with drawers and decorative items.
06 of Entryway with Staircase and Gallery Wall
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Wood flooring extends from this entryway into a bright dining area. A white staircase with beige carpet steps is located beside a black and white gallery wall. The white bench with a wood top is decorated with a rustic metal lantern and a wood crate.
07 of Dark Wood Desk in Home Office with Striped Ottomans
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This home office is decorated with black and white photo wall art showcased against a white wall. The dark wood desk is paired with a cream office chair. Two striped cube ottomans offer additional seating on the other side of the desk.
08 of Bedroom Gallery Wall Above Wood Armchair
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A blank white bedroom is accentuated by a black and white gallery wall. A single wood armchair with cane webbing and cream cushions is contrasted by a black throw pillow. A vintage rug lays over the carpeted floor.
09 of Black and White Portraits Displayed Vertically
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This living room window shares a wall with three black and white portraits in black frames. The pictures are displayed in a vertical row above a black basket. A wood armchair with brown leather upholstery is accentuated by a cream throw pillow.
10 of Black and White Photos Beside Accessorized Wood Mantel
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Black and white photo wall art is displayed in two vertical rows against a white wall. The adjoining wall is covered in white shiplap and features a wood mantel topped with brass candle holders and a glass vase filled with greenery.
11 of Black and White Staircase Photo Wall Collage
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A white vintage chest of drawers stands against a white staircase with a wood banister. A black and white photo wall collage extends up the staircase wall, featuring an assortment of frame sizes and shapes.
12 of Kitchen Gallery Wall with Black and White Photographs
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This kitchen features a circular black wall ornament paired with a gallery wall of black and white photographs. Framed pictures hang on a kitchen wall beside a white hutch with a floral backboard. The hutch is filled with tableware and white jars.
13 of Linear Sconce Above 3 Piece Wall Art
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This black-and-white photo display is illuminated by a black linear sconce. A black bench is pushed against a beige wall joined by white cabinets. A paneled white door occupies the adjoining wall.
14 of Bedroom Gallery Wall in Black and White
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A white paneled door with a brass handle opens into a bedroom with white walls and wood floors. Two wood stools are topped with beige cushions. A gallery wall in black and white adorns a blank wall.
15 of Shaded Lamps on White and Wood Console
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A linear sconce illuminates a black and white gallery wall. Two bronze table lamps with black shades are placed on either end of a white and wood console table. The table stands beneath the gallery wall and includes minimal decorations.
16 of Arched Doorway to Black-Framed Photo Wall
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An arched doorway surrounded by white walls leads to a black-and-white photo wall. The photos are placed in black frames and displayed in three rows. A wood blanket ladder leans against the same wall. Wood flooring hosts a woven basket with a faux tree.
17 of Vaulted Ceiling Bedroom with Wood Bed Frame
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A large wood beam occupies the ceiling of this vaulted ceiling bedroom and includes a black fan. A 3 piece wall art black and white tryptic is featured on a white wall. The room is furnished with a wood bed frame and a square night table.
18 of Black Dresser with Picture Wall Background
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The black dresser in this bedroom is equipped with matching drawers and hardware. Stacks of books are placed on top of the dresser joined by vases of plants and flowers. A black and white picture wall adds a decorative touch to a white wall.
19 of Black and White Floating Shelves Gallery Wall
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A black and white gallery wall is created using black floating shelves and varying sizes of pictures. The beige sofa is placed in front of an open kitchen. The vertical white shiplap wall includes white shaker cabinets and stainless steel hood.
20 of Stucco Hallway Walls with Wood Picture Frames
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Light gray stucco hallway walls are paired with wood look tile flooring. Black and white photo wall ideas are demonstrated in this space with light wood frames illuminated by black and brass sconces. A tasseled bench with hairpin legs sits beneath the photo wall.
21 of Farmhouse Bench Beneath Illuminated Gallery Wall
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Warm wood flooring leads from an entryway through a well-lit hallway. A farmhouse bench sits beneath a gallery wall of black and white pictures. The wall is illuminated by two black sconces. White throw pillows and a woven basket accessorize the bench.
22 of Seasonal Décor in Black Staircase Entryway
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A black banister with matching spindles leads into an entryway with all-white walls. White and gold ornaments adorn a flocked Christmas tree. A black and white photo gallery wall is arranged above a black console table with woven stools.
23 of Freestanding Bathtub with Framed Picture Wall Display
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A freestanding bathtub with a nickel faucet is fitted into a corner of this farmhouse-style bathroom. A small window is leveled with a wall display of framed pictures. A dark wood stool and matching vanity offer contrast to this neutral space.
24 of Black and White Photo Wall in Living Room
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This black and white photo wall in the living room is complete with black picture frames and brass linear sconces. A faux olive tree and floor lamp flank a light gray sofa, and a solid wood coffee table is positioned beneath a black farmhouse chandelier.
25 of Living Room with Black Hutch and Cream Sofa
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A cream sofa stands on the edge of a living room rug with a textured drum side table and black vase placed nearby. A black and white photo wall occupies the space above the sofa and shares the wall with a black hutch.
26 of Hallway Black and White Photo Wall Collage
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This farmhouse hallway includes a black and white photo wall collage with brass linear light fixtures. The pictures are displayed in wood, brass, and white frames. A wood bench rests below, paired with two small pine trees and a tasseled blanket.
27 of Photo Gallery Wall Behind White Columns
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This black and white photo gallery wall in the living room is created using varying sizes of black frames. White columns stand beside a white skirted sofa draped with a knit pink throw blanket. A black sconce is mounted above a shelving unit with farmhouse cabinets.
28 of Black and White Picture Wall in Hallway
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This farmhouse-style hallway incorporates wood flooring and a sliding wood barn door. A white wall showcases four black-and-white pictures in black frames. A small Christmas tree stands against a white shiplap wall.
29 of Photo Wall Ideas for Seasonal Entryway
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A full-length mirror in a wood frame with a Christmas wreath leans against an entryway wall. Black and white photo wall ideas are showcased on the same wall over a wood bench with a red accent pillow. A black lantern and woven basket are tucked beneath the bench.
30 of Light Wood Frames and Black Front Door
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The paneled black front door of this home opens into an entryway with black and white photo wall art. Black and white pictures are placed in light wood frames and displayed beside the staircase. The door is complete with a wreath of greenery and white flowers.
31 of Seating Surrounds Wood Living Room Coffee Table
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Wood armchairs and a cream couch frame a wood coffee table in this living room. A gallery wall is exhibited between two rectangular windows with roll-down shades. Identical side tables stand in front of the windows with matching shaded lamps.
32 of Black and White Photo Gallery Wall in Light Wood Frames
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This black and white photo gallery wall is created using a series of identical light wood frames. The frames are showcased in three horizontal rows against an off-white wall. A potted plant is tucked in the corner for an additional decorative touch.
33 of Light Gray Wainscoting and Leaf Patterned Wallpaper
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Light gray wainscoting covers the lower wall of this hallway, accented by white wallpaper with a gray leaf pattern. The upper wall is decorated with black and white pictures in wood frames. Cream carpet leads through a white door at the end of the hallway.
34 of Playroom with Black and White Picture Wall
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Gray bean bag chairs are showcased in this playroom against a black and white picture wall. A black and white patterned rug is furnished with a small wood kids’ table and matching chairs. A blue and white striped awning accessorizes a toy stand in the corner of the room.
35 of Living Room Wall Photo Collage Over Bench
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This black and white photo wall collage accessorizes a white living room wall. A light wood bench hosts gray, white, and beige throw pillows along with an arrangement of neutral decor. A faux tree stands beside the bench in a woven basket.
