10 Ways Photos Can Make a Room
Keep your favorite views forever with a fresh take on a photo wall
Photos are a wonderful way to adorn your walls, whether you're into Richard Misrach, Ansel Adams, Margaret Bourke-White, funny old photos found at flea markets or showing off the best shots you took of your vacation or kids. There are endless ways to group and arrange them; here are a few great ones.
One large-scale photograph. This striking landscape dominates the wall; the sky, clouds, and top of the tree make a strong impact on the color scheme and mood of the room.
A triptych. If you're a fan of architecture, a triptych of your three favorite buildings makes for a very pleasing wall. The identical frames and sizes of this trio makes them even more cohesive.
Using architectural images from your favorite city is a good way to tie the subject matter together.
Here each individual image in the triptych features just one person.
A well-composed wall of smaller photographs. Sticking to black and white and using matching frames and mats here ties the group together, regardless of subject matter.
The composition here alternates vertical and horizontal orientation. Additionally, the artwork pops against the deep orange paint.
The composition here alternates vertical and horizontal orientation. Additionally, the artwork pops against the deep orange paint.
Create a long gallery wall. Here the frames are hung perfectly in a row, highlighting the length of the room. Horizontal lines are further emphasized by the line of art lights and the long console on the same wall.
Use a picture rail. This shallow shelf keeps photographs lined up perfectly along the bottom, while heights vary.
Prop it on the counter. Placing a photograph on the counter and leaning it against the wall adds style to a minimalist kitchen.
Break up the glass block. A large expanse of glass block can be an institutional-looking snooze. Why not break it up with a spectacular photograph?
Create a view. Lacking a window over your desk? Consider a large landscape photograph. The width of this work is about the same as that of the desk's, which makes the proportions pleasing.
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