Salon Wall Grid Calculator
A grid of matching frames is the most forgiving arrangement there is — if the maths is right. Enter the rows, columns, frame size, and gap and get the footprint and centered margins.
Symmetry does the heavy lifting
A block of identical frames, evenly spaced and centered, looks polished with almost no effort — provided the footprint is worked out and the grid actually fits the wall. This tool multiplies the rows and columns into a total size, then hands you the margins to center it, so you can commit to the layout on paper before you commit to holes.
Set a single hanging height for the block with the Picture Hanging Height Calculator, and confirm your hooks can carry each frame with the Hanging Hardware Weight Calculator.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I lay out a grid of identical frames?
Decide how many rows and columns you want, then multiply out the footprint: the grid width is the columns times the frame width plus the gaps between them, and the height works the same way down the rows. The tool returns the total frame count and the overall footprint, so you know exactly how much wall the block will occupy before a single nail goes in.
What's the difference between a salon grid and a gallery wall?
A salon or grid arrangement is a clean rectangle of equally sized frames with a consistent gap — orderly and symmetrical, ideal for a series of prints or photos. A looser gallery wall mixes frame sizes and gaps for a collected, informal look. This tool is for the tidy grid; use the gallery-wall spacing tool for a single even row, and combine them for larger collected walls.
How much gap should there be between frames in a grid?
Keep the gap tight and consistent — commonly 2 to 3 inches — so the grid reads as one block rather than scattered pictures. The same gap runs both between columns and between rows. A smaller gap feels more like a single artwork; a slightly larger one gives each frame room to breathe. Whatever you choose, using the identical gap everywhere is what makes a grid look deliberate.
How do I center the whole grid on the wall?
Enter the wall width and height and the tool subtracts the grid's footprint, splitting the leftover space into equal margins on each side and above and below. It also tells you whether the grid actually fits the wall. Snap a level line for the top row and plumb lines for the columns, and the even gap keeps every frame square to its neighbors.
Estimates for planning only. Cut a paper template and check the fit on the wall before drilling.