# Grid Gallery Wall Layout

> A nine-frame 3×3 grid of matching 8×10 frames with 5×7 mats. Even 2" gaps and identical sizes make it the easiest gallery wall to plan, buy for, and hang.

A free Starter Layout in GalleryPlanner.

## Specs
- Frame count: 9
- Wall space needed: About 32" W × 38" H
- Best for: Living rooms, entryways, and any wall that suits a calm, orderly look
- Wall size: 96" × 96"

## Frames to buy
- 9× 8×10 frames with a 5×7 mat opening

## Frame breakdown
Numbered in Hanging Guide order.

| # | Size | Mat opening | Role |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 8×10 Portrait | 5×7 | Bottom row — sets the baseline the rest of the grid stacks on |
| 2 | 8×10 Portrait | 5×7 | Bottom row — sets the baseline the rest of the grid stacks on |
| 3 | 8×10 Portrait | 5×7 | Bottom row — sets the baseline the rest of the grid stacks on |
| 4 | 8×10 Portrait | 5×7 | Middle row — frame #5 is the grid's center point |
| 5 | 8×10 Portrait | 5×7 | Middle row — frame #5 is the grid's center point |
| 6 | 8×10 Portrait | 5×7 | Middle row — frame #5 is the grid's center point |
| 7 | 8×10 Portrait | 5×7 | Top row — mirrors the bottom row to square off the grid |
| 8 | 8×10 Portrait | 5×7 | Top row — mirrors the bottom row to square off the grid |
| 9 | 8×10 Portrait | 5×7 | Top row — mirrors the bottom row to square off the grid |

## How to use this layout
A grid is the gallery wall with no guesswork. Nine identical 8×10 frames with 5×7 mat openings sit in three rows of three, with about 2" between every frame. The whole arrangement covers roughly 32" wide by 38" tall, which fits comfortably over a console, a bench, or a blank stretch of wall.

Because every frame matches, the shopping list is one line: nine 8×10 frames with 5×7 mats. The mats do real work here. They give every photo the same border, so a mix of phone photos, prints, and postcards still reads as one set.

Grids reward consistency. Pick one theme to carry across all nine: black-and-white photos, a single color palette, or one subject such as travel shots or botanical prints. If your collection is more varied, keep the frames and mats identical and let the art change. That still looks deliberate.

## Install notes
Hang frame #5, the center of the middle row, first. Put its center at about 57"–60" from the floor, or 8"–10" above the top of any furniture beneath it. Every other frame is measured from this one.

Next, hang the rest of the middle row (#4 and #6) about 2" to either side, and check them with a level before going further. Then hang the top row (#7–#9) and the bottom row (#1–#3) about 2" above and below. In a grid the eye catches small errors, so measure each gap rather than eyeballing it. A strip of cardboard cut to 2" makes a quick spacer.

The most common grid mistake is letting the gaps drift. Two frames 2½" apart next to two that are 1¾" apart reads as crooked even when every frame is level. Use the From Left, From Floor, and Center measurements in the Hanging Guide so each frame lands on the grid. The full Hanging Guide is a Pro export; free accounts can preview it.

## Related guides
- [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 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 Layout Sizes: A Frame-Size Guide](https://gallery-planner.com/learn/choosing-frame-sizes.md): Plan a gallery wall layout with sizes that feel balanced and intentional. Learn how to mix small, medium, and oversized frames scaled correctly for your space, furniture, and viewing distance.

## Use this layout
- [Open GalleryPlanner](https://gallery-planner.com/app): pick "Grid 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.