How to Create a Pet Art Gallery in Your Home

Are you tired of the same old artwork lining the walls of your home? You know what we mean. The same prints that your friends and neighbors seem to have in their homes? What if we could help you come up with a one-of-a-kind idea that no one else will have? 

You guessed it. If you’re a pet lover, a memory wall is an amazing way to bring some character and fun into your home. Whether you have a puppy or an older dog, you can rest assured that no one will have the same memory wall or design in their home as you. In this article, we’ll share ideas to help you create an amazing pet portrait and pet art gallery in your home.

Creating a Pet Art Gallery to Honor Your Lovable Pet

As pet owners, we love our pets. We love those pet cuddles, and yes, even those slobbery kisses that they love to give out with reckless abandon. We enjoy sharing our love of our pets with others, too. Whether it’s a walk down along the footpaths in your neighborhood, celebrating your pet’s birthday with family members and friends, or simply enjoying that cozy time together during the holidays with those we love, and our pets, too, we do it all.

While those one-off activities are special in their own way, what if you could combine your love for your pet with a unique dog prints gallery—or cat prints gallery for our feline fans—that was uniquely you and your pet’s alone?

It’s easier than you think. And we’ve got some simple steps for you to make it happen.

• Choose a Theme for Your Pet-Inspired Art Gallery 

Your dog art gallery can be as customized as you want. Perhaps you want a wall that captures your pet’s most hilarious moments. That time they stole a potato out of the pantry and hid it away under the dog bed. Maybe it’s the time they got a good lick off your ice cream cone when you weren’t looking, only to end up with ice cream all over their face. Perhaps it’s all those memories of them enjoying the curiosity of watching themselves in the mirror.

If a funny gallery isn’t in the cards, you can come up with other themes, too. Your pet sleeping. Your pet sunning itself in the yard from various vantage points. It’s really up to you.

• Select the Right Space 

Next up in your design strategy is to determine the perfect space to commemorate your pet. You want a space that is large enough to grow with you as you capture more photos, especially if you have a puppy with a long life ahead of itself. But you also want to select a space that is manageable. Too much space can be overwhelming. And too little space can become a quick source of frustration. 

Some popular options can be the main hall in the entryway of your home, the living room wall behind your couch, or the master bedroom. As with your gallery theme, the location is really up to you, as well as what you want to accomplish with your design goals.

• Curating the Perfect Pet Portraits 

Now is where the fun really begins. This is when you get to scroll through that smartphone to find all the photos you’ve taken of your pet throughout the years. If you’re like most pet owners who take about 400 photos of their pets each year, finding the perfect pics shouldn’t be too much of a problem.

If you don’t have a lot of photos of your pet, or you want to start a memory wall for your puppy, consider an impromptu photo shoot. Take close-up photos of them playing with their favorite toys. Or maybe take a couple of days and capture shots of them sleeping in all of the funny positions that dogs are known for. 

And if that doesn’t quite line up with your vision, why not curate some unique portraits from Crown & Paw. All you need to do is send in a photo of your pet and we can create a variety of unique images based on your design goals. It really is that easy.

• Frames and Display Options

With your pet pics selected and the perfect place picked out, it’s time to decide how you want to frame your photos and how you want to lay them out on the wall. Here are some suggestions that can help you whittle down all those ideas that are flying through your mind.

Let’s start by talking frames. Think about how each style can bring your pet’s personality to life. Antique frames are a great way to create a royal or classic vibe, making your pet look like it belongs in a Victorian-era portrait gallery. If you prefer something a bit more modern, go for sleek, minimalist frames—they let your pet’s personality come out without any distractions. Want to add a little extra flair? Try mixed-media frames that combine wood, metal, or acrylic for a textured, artsy touch.

Once you’ve chosen your frames, focus on your layout. A grid layout offers a neat, symmetrical design, perfect for a polished look. Feeling a bit more playful? A gallery wall allows you to arrange your portraits in a free-flowing, organic style. Or, go bold with a single statement piece—one large, dramatic portrait that takes center stage and captures everyone’s attention.

• Adding Fun Beyond the Wall

Once you’re at the point of decorating your wall and creating a loving and commemorative spot for your pets, why not amp up the fun just a bit? Pick up some custom pet apparel to wear for the occasion. Of course, your custom loungewear doesn’t need to be reserved just for the day you create your memory wall—you can wear it whenever you want. Who doesn’t love a walking display of pet love and affection?

You can even get custom pet-inspired blankets and throw pillows for the couch, a great way to complete the look, especially if your wall is in your living room. The message? Have fun with it! Laugh. Maybe shed a few happy tears. Memory walls are all about love and happiness, so keep that your focal point throughout the process.

Take Your Pooch’s Memory Wall to the Next Level with Dog Art Photos

At Crown & Paw, we love pets, and not just our own. We love seeing the joy that pets bring to owners all over the world, especially when we see the end results of our work. From pet portraits to customized pet-inspired clothing, it's such a pleasure to bring laughter and love into the homes of pet owners everywhere. 

That said, don’t let the process of creating a pet memory wall be one that is stressful or laden with a lot of work. Keep it simple. The goal here is to create something that is joyful and brings a smile to your face every time you walk by. And with dog art photos from Crown & Paw, we promise you’ll be able to do just that. 

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