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Measure & plan · RESEARCH & PLANNING
Plan a three-piece bathroom gallery wall
Three equal frames make a small gallery easier to lay out. The gaps belong in the measurement too.
Measure the group, not just one frame
For a row, total width is three outside frame widths plus two gaps. For a column, total height is three outside heights plus two gaps. Worked example: three FISKBO 5 × 7 frames are each 6¼ inches wide outside. With two gaps of 2 inches, the group needs 22¾ inches. If you choose 1 inch of clear space at each edge, the required wall width is 24¾ inches. A hypothetical 24-inch-wide usable wall is ¾ inch too narrow; its height must be checked separately. The gap and edge allowance are example choices, not mounting or bathroom-suitability recommendations.
Choose one line to control
Equal frames can align along their top edges or centerline; use the same rule for all three. If the wall is taller than it is wide, try a column. Our planner supports both, with a centered group and an adjustable edge allowance chosen by you.
Make full-size paper outlines
Lay the templates out together, including the gaps. Look at them next to the mirror and the door frame. If the center piece is visually competing with a fitting, move the whole group or use a single frame instead.
Choose pictures with a common thread
A repeated color, similar amount of white space or a related subject can unify different pictures. These are composition suggestions, not a rule that every bathroom should share the same artwork. Mount each piece using the exact product instructions.
Put the measurements on paper.
Test a single frame or a group of three against your usable wall. The planner does not approve installation or moisture suitability.
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