There’s nothing quite like photos to really turn a house into a home. From family portraits to photos from your favorite vacations, using your best memories as wall art turns your home into an extra special place.
Deciding which photos to print for your home and where to place them can be quite a process though, especially when you have a couple hundred to choose from and you’re not an interior designer or a photographer. Here are a few tips to help make choosing photos for your home much more enjoyable and a lot easier.
- Consider your décor. Whether you’re deciding which photos to print where to hang them, take your décor into consideration. A good tip is to look for photos that contain colors that match the décor in specific areas of your house.
- Get organized. Use folders to help you with the selection process. Place your favorite images into specific folders that are categorized according to prominent colors in the photos, particular themes or even various sections of your home. Place your favorite images into each folder.
- Size and location matter. If you’re going to be placing your prints in an area where they will be visible from the opposite side of the room, opt for bigger prints to help them stand out.
- Careful of the clutter. To stop a photo wall from looking too cluttered when you’re using frames of different colors and textures, trying printing your photos in black and white. You can also use frames that match to bring it together or make sure that there are colors that tie the different photos together so that when they are hanging together you will have a cohesive look.
- Plan before you hang. Before you start knocking nails into your walls, cut out exact replicas of the frames you’re planning to hang or arrange your printed photos on a wall to see what the display will look like before you make the commitment.
If you still feel like you need some help with choosing photos from a specific shoot to print for your home, talk with your photographer.
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