# Centerpiece Gallery Wall Layout

> Fourteen 4×6 frames ring a 12×12 centerpiece. The small frames form a border around one bold piece, a round mirror, or a favorite print, for a gallery wall that draws the eye to the middle.

A Pro Starter Layout in GalleryPlanner (included with GalleryPlanner Pro).

## Specs
- Frame count: 15
- Wall space needed: About 34" W × 35" H
- Best for: Entryways, above a console or sideboard, and walls built around a mirror or one favorite piece
- Wall size: 96" × 96"

## Frames to buy
- 1× 12×12 frame
- 14× 4×6 frames

## Frame breakdown
Numbered in Hanging Guide order.

| # | Size | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4×6 Portrait | Bottom row of the ring — five 4×6 frames under the centerpiece |
| 2 | 4×6 Portrait | Bottom row of the ring — five 4×6 frames under the centerpiece |
| 3 | 4×6 Portrait | Bottom row of the ring — five 4×6 frames under the centerpiece |
| 4 | 4×6 Portrait | Bottom row of the ring — five 4×6 frames under the centerpiece |
| 5 | 4×6 Portrait | Bottom row of the ring — five 4×6 frames under the centerpiece |
| 6 | 4×6 Portrait | Left side of the ring — two 4×6 frames beside the centerpiece |
| 7 | 4×6 Portrait | Left side of the ring — two 4×6 frames beside the centerpiece |
| 8 | 12×12 Square | Centerpiece — the 12×12 focal point everything else frames |
| 9 | 4×6 Portrait | Right side of the ring — two 4×6 frames mirroring the left |
| 10 | 4×6 Portrait | Right side of the ring — two 4×6 frames mirroring the left |
| 11 | 4×6 Portrait | Top row of the ring — five 4×6 frames above the centerpiece |
| 12 | 4×6 Portrait | Top row of the ring — five 4×6 frames above the centerpiece |
| 13 | 4×6 Portrait | Top row of the ring — five 4×6 frames above the centerpiece |
| 14 | 4×6 Portrait | Top row of the ring — five 4×6 frames above the centerpiece |
| 15 | 4×6 Portrait | Top row of the ring — five 4×6 frames above the centerpiece |

## How to use this layout
This layout is built around one piece. A 12×12 centerpiece sits in the middle of a ring of fourteen 4×6 frames: five across the top, five across the bottom, and two down each side. The whole arrangement covers about 34" wide by 35" tall.

The contrast in scale does the work. The small frames repeat so evenly that they read as a border, which sends the eye straight to the center. That makes this layout a natural fit for a round or square mirror about 12" across, a favorite print, or a single standout photo. In an entryway, a mirror in the middle gives you a last look on the way out the door.

The ring is a good home for small photos: 4×6 is a standard print size, so you can fill it straight from your phone. For a calm look, keep the ring in black-and-white and let the centerpiece carry the color. For something livelier, pull the ring's colors from the centerpiece.

## Install notes
Hang the centerpiece (#8) first. Center it at about 57"–60" from the floor, or 8"–10" above a console, and level it carefully. The ring is measured from this frame, so any tilt here shows up all the way around.

Then hang the side columns (#6–#7 on the left, #9–#10 on the right), about 5" out from the centerpiece's edges. Add the top row (#11–#15) and bottom row (#1–#5) last, with about 2" between the small frames. The corner frames (#1, #5, #11, and #15) line up with the side columns, so check them against those columns as you go.

Small frames are light enough for picture-hanging strips, which makes fine adjustments easier than nails. Whatever you use, mark every position first with the From Left, From Floor, and Center measurements from the Hanging Guide. Fourteen small frames leave little room for guesswork. The full Hanging Guide is a Pro export; free accounts can preview it.

## Related guides
- [Gallery Wall Layout Ideas: 5 Styles to Try](https://gallery-planner.com/learn/gallery-wall-styles-explained.md): Browse gallery wall layout ideas across grid, salon, symmetrical, asymmetrical, and themed styles, then choose the one that fits your room, frames, and decorating style.
- [Gallery Wall Spacing: How Far Apart to Hang Frames](https://gallery-planner.com/learn/spacing-and-alignment-tips.md): How far apart should gallery wall frames be? Start with 2 to 3 inches and keep it consistent. Spacing by frame size, how to line up edges and centers, and the in-app spacing guides, Align, and Distribute tools.
- [Gallery Walls for Small Spaces](https://gallery-planner.com/learn/gallery-walls-for-small-spaces.md): Gallery wall ideas for narrow hallways, small bathrooms, above-desk nooks, and tight walls with vertical layouts, low-profile frames, and mirror tricks that keep the room feeling open.

## Use this layout
- [Open GalleryPlanner](https://gallery-planner.com/app): pick "Centerpiece Gallery Wall Layout" from Starter Layouts, then swap in your own frames and photos.
- [All example layouts](https://gallery-planner.com/examples.md): the full list, grouped by room.