The Secret to Making Your House a Home – The Family Photo Wall

There’s nothing that makes a house a home like family photos.  But scattering them around on all available walls and table surfaces can junk up the place.  This week I spent a morning hanging a few things for one of my clients – her cute dog looked on as I worked:

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notice that the dog matches the chair

 

We had decided to create a family photo wall for her back stairwell – it’s in the entrance where most family and friends enter the house.  She pulled out tons of photos for me to arrange and hang.  Believe me, that can be a bit overwhelming!

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 photos and more photos

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Creating a Photo Gallery

Creating a photo gallery is a great way to consolidate your family photos and make a statement.  It can be a little daunting, however, when you don’t know where to start.  I have some simple pointers to help you make it happen.

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  • Choose a hallway or one wall over a sofa or dining room buffet.  Gather various shapes and sizes of frames.  Choose all silver or gold, or spray paint them all the same color – black, cream, gray, light blue.  Or, choose 3 styles of frames that are similar in finish to give the arrangement more depth and interest.  [Read more...]
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