A gallery wall is a good solution for displaying your favorite photos. Select a grouping of photos that are the same size and can be swapped out in the frames depending on season or event.
When decorating with photos and works of art, anything goes.
From collages to galleries, from family photos to a prized photo collection, mixing and matching memories is in vogue.
We all remember the dreaded “wall of shame” in our parent’s home showcasing our portraits as we developed.
My “favorite” was the class photo of me with missing front teeth.
Today, with so many online printing outlets, there is no limit in the possibilities to incorporate family photos, art collections or memorabilia in home designs.
Regardless of the pattern of the photos, a ruler, level and pencil are a must for hanging these items correctly.
It’s one thing to hang photos in a designed scattered pattern and quite another to hang them as if an earthquake had shook them up.
Galleries and museums hang artwork so that the center of each piece is 57 to 60 inches from the floor to meet average human eye level.
The same should be done at home. In a room where the ceilings soar, there might be a temptation to hang the art higher.
Designers say hang for human scale, not the structure’s scale.
Frames no longer have to match in design or size.
Mix small, large, fancy or plain frames for a fantastic effect.
An unmatched assortment of pictures, art and mementos brings an informal free-spirited feel to a space.
Start by creating a template for the frames using the correct shape and size.
Lay out the template on the floor moving the frames into different patterns until one emerges that is pleasing and satisfactory to the space.
Walls along staircases are a good starting place for artwork.
It is a large blank space that stands out in any décor.
Altering the pattern will produce a pleasant surprise in design.
Not all situations require a line-up of photos.
A key to success in an eclectic gallery wall is to simply repeat a couple of similar finishes rather than worry about everything matching.
The eye will be drawn to the various colors or shapes of frame/object being repeated in the collection.
Repetition is a no-fail way to add color and personality to a space.
Three matching frames with three works of related art uses minimal effort resulting in a big impression.
A gallery wall is a good solution for displaying your favorite photos.
Select a grouping of photos that are the same size and can be swapped out in the frames depending on season or event.
Organize the remaining photos by date or event and put into photo albums and place on a bookshelf.
If you’re not sure of the space, take a picture.
The photo can reveal proportional relation to, and collaboration with, other objects in the room.
This can provide a sense of whether a larger or smaller piece of art is needed or a tall plant might be best to fill a vacant spot.
Use a ledge or shelf to display your art. Scatter collectibles along the ledge to add texture, depth and color.
Fireplace mantels easily display art photos or family gems.
Just lean against the wall.
In both the ledge and mantel no hanging is necessary.
