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Using Family Photos in Stunning Wall Displays

By R. Anderson - 2/2009

Thoughtful groupings of themed images can create unique decorating interest in carefully selected areas of the home.

Using your own images to decorate within the home offers an opportunity to display and share treasured images, create design focal points, and add a personal touch to selected rooms.

The approach used will clearly be a personal one.  However, there are some rules of thumb and suggestions that may be helpful.

 

Photo Wall Grouping Suggestions and Tips

●  Many designers plan a wall grouping as a focal point and emphasize the group aspect.  This typically means that the grouping will have a theme, images will have similar color and intensity characteristics, and perhaps share sizes and frames.  The theme aspect may be images in a collection (postcards, ticket stubs) or a collection of photos/images that represent a theme such as family milestones or trips.

●  Framing is a personal preference.  A clean simple look can be accomplished by using ready made matching frames such as black metal frames often found in museums.  Such frames can be purchased online at Dick Blick Art Materials Frames and Framing Supplies.

●  Plan the arrangement carefully by trying different arrangements on the floor.  First try using pieces of paper to create a pattern, and finally test the pattern with the framed images before making any marks on the wall..

●  Most designers strive to place the focal point of the grouping at eye level.  If the display is to be in a hall, eye level is clearly at standing eye level.  If the arrangement is to be in a sitting room, the arrangement may be best at either sitting or standing eye level.

Dick Blick offers a wide selection of ready made frames at reasonable prices.  Click through the Frames and Framing Supplies area to see archival quality metal frames by Nielsen Bainbridge.  The "Artcare" Archival frames are used by many museums.

 

Other Family Photo Framing Options

If you have custom printing and framing needs, Imagekind.com offers a broad selection of papers and frames to meet most any need.  At Imagekind.com, you may upload your own images for high end printing and framing, and view your image with a combination of cropping, wall colors, mat colors, and frame styles to help you make a decision.

Another dramatic wall hanging choice is a large canvas print.  Again, you can upload your image and place an order in a variety of sizes, materials, and canvas styles.  The preferred and most flexible source of canvas prints is CanvasOnDemand.com-Turn Your Sentimental Photos into Canvas Art! Click here!