There
are lots of different ways to make an impact in your home by displaying art,
photographs and prints in made to measure picture frames. In this article we will try
and inspire you with some creative arrangements.
If
you are looking to add a touch of personality to your home, or have a blank
wall that you need some inspiration for, then adding some picture
frames uk is a sure-fire
way to make a real statement. Black and white frames are a classic combination
that not only look crisp and pack an impact, but you can also mix things up
with bright colours or metal frames of various sizes, the possibilities are
endless.
Although many
people like to neatly mount their framed pictures on the wall, there is no rule
that says you have to do this. Using a picture ledge and leaning framed art
against the wall is another way of displaying pictures that is growing in popularity
on a daily basis. One of the benefits of this way of displaying pictures is
that you can change them round quite easily, without damaging the wall. Create
a relaxed look by mixing frame size, and overlapping the pictures.
Some people aren’t
keen on the idea of a wall full of frames, but you can make it look more
interesting by mixing the style of the frame and the size of the frame you use.
You could also mix it up by adding other items such as mirrors to break up the
wall. Try and keep the colours of the frames the same though to add just a
touch of cohesiveness.
If you have a
wall which contains a TV or a fireplace, then try and incorporate this into
your framed art display in some way. Hanging rectangular frames over the entire
wall look super flattering and may fool people into thinking your TV or
fireplace is part of the final display.
You can create a
really effective display if you consider the accessories you are putting round
it carefully. For example, a white wall featuring a display of black and white
prints in black frames, will look extremely stylish if you also add some black
lamps in a symmetrical fashion as well. The lamps can even act as a frame for
the display as well.
Most of us have
stairways in our homes, and they tend to be purely functional areas which we
don’t often think about decorating as much as we do other areas of the home.
This is surprising actually, when you think about how many times a day you go
up and down the stairs, and also the amount of blank wall space there is as
well. Why not use this blank canvas to create an area packed full of family
memories to not only make the walk up and down the stairs more interesting, but
also add some personality to your home as well?
You don’t have
to fill a wall with picture frames to make a statement, you can make a
statement by just using two or three eye-catching images – as long as they are
beautifully mounted and framed.
The other thing
you don’t always have to do is to use large pictures to make a statement,
instead try using a scaled down display of smaller images in frames in order to
offer a more intimate insight into your taste or who you are as a household.
This sort of display tends to work really well in the kitchen, which is the hub
of the home and a very social space. This makes it a great place to showcase
your favourite family photographs which you can then share with your family and
friends alike.
If you are lucky
enough to have a study at home, this is another space that can often be
overlooked when it comes to decoration. However, even if it is a serious
workspace it is also a room that could do with an injection of personality as
well. Collect together some prints and photos that inspire you and make sure
you get them framed to keep them neat and less distracting.
So, now we’ve
given you some ideas on how to make a statement with your framed prints, how do
you go about positioning them to make the most impact? Here are some tips on
how to make the most of them:
Whether your
home has a low ceiling or you are lucky enough to have gorgeous high ceilings,
the best way to ensure your framed art looks the best it can is to make sure it
is evenly distributed on the wall – as this will also ensure it feels balanced.
If your home is
sleek and contemporary then why not go for a supersized print to fill your
blank space rather than a collection of smaller photographs. The more stylised
and pulled-in the image is the better as well, as this will make a big impact
in your space – so make sure the print you choose is midcentury iconic or
classic black and white.
One of the best
ways to display photos is to use them as ornaments and dot them around a space
mixed in with other curios. For example, if you have a large bookcase, you
could spread them around this as well as houseplants, and other interesting
curios. Make sure your display looks modern and not cluttered by sticking to
one or two main colours, with perhaps an accent colour thrown in for good luck.
If you want to
look like you’ve not tried too hard, then you can create a cute gallery of
photos by using some string, some pegs and two screws. You don’t even need the pegs, you can pop the
string up and stick the photos behind using some wasabi tape. This works well
above a desk in a home office, and it will also be something that your teenage
child might enjoy recreating in their room as well. As with other displays,
stick to a colour theme if you want to keep things looking neat, and use
wooden, black or white pegs.
If you are
placing your framed photos or prints on a wall in a group, then not only do you
have to consider the shape of the group but also the size of it – as they
should both echo the space available on the wall. The other space you need to
think about is the space between the pictures themselves. If there is more than
8cm between pictures then they may look like a disconnected group of items
rather than something cohesive so make sure they look cosy by taking the space
into account.
As we have said
before, groups of photographs look best if they are centralised on a wall, but
if you have a one-off piece you want to display then you could hang it
off-centre in order to create a pleasing visual display.
We’ve talked
about the distance between pictures being important, but you also need to think
about the other pieces in the room that the pictures need to relate to – such
as the furniture. In other words, whether you are hanging single pictures or a
group of pictures, you need to make sure they are close enough to your
furniture to connect with people, otherwise again you could run the risk of
everything looking disconnected and not thought through.
Precise, super
neat, well-balanced grids of photos always look great, but they will always
look at their best when there is a common theme that runs through them. One way
to ensure this is to make sure they are all framed in the same way. Think
outside the box as well by using a black background to frame black and white
pictures, rather than white, as the black can really make the images stand out.
If you have
artwork, photos or prints that you want to display, and we have inspired you to
get them framed and on the wall, then please head over to our frames uk website and take a look at the wide
range of picture frames we have available.
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