Now your pieces are chosen and framed, it’s time to map out your hang. However, before you start banging any nails in, try laying all your artwork out on the floor first.

“That way you can play around with the shape and organisation of your gallery, allowing you to see what works best with the space available.

“I’d advise starting with a central work, hanging all your pieces reasonably close together, and fanning outwards,” says Helen.

“Add the pieces you’re less sure of to the outer edges, knowing you can swap them out when you add to your collection.”

If you have a particularly small space to work with, there are a couple of tricks you can use to make the most of it.

“If space is at a premium, try hanging works very close to each other,” explains Helen, “with as little as a 3cm gap between pieces.”

“This look works best with an eclectic mix of art – think framed postcards, prints and small paintings.”

“Try to mix paper pieces with canvas and be creative with frames – hang a couple of bright frames with a few simpler ones to add real character.

“Minimalism can also work – try using uniformly matching frames, hung so tightly they almost appear as a collage.”

Whatever you decide to go with, be sure to use a spirit level to ensure a level, symmetrical hang, and above all, don’t get too stressed by trying to follow all the rules.

“Gallery hangs are all about a joyful collection of moments, memories and colour,” says Helen. “Think of them as a way of breaking the rules and adding character to your space.”

How to build a gallery wall, however big your space