While traditional gallery walls once felt fresh and expressive, they’re quietly being replaced by something much more personal: the memento wall. Think of it as a moodboard-style evolution of the gallery wall – less about perfectly-picked artwork and more about decorating with meaning and memory.
Gallery walls have had a bit of a fall from glory in the past decade. What was once seen as the new, eclectic way to decorate with art has started to feel a little outdated – and impersonal – in 2026. That's where the idea of a memento wall comes in.
