Hanging family photos is one of the easiest and most personal ways to decorate your home—but the trick is getting them from the printer into a frame. Too many families have gorgeous, professionally taken photographs sitting in drawers just waiting to be hung. If you’re guilty of this, don’t worry! Framing your family photos may be far less complicated of a project than you think.
Tip 1: Find a Frame Company You Trust
Frames are sold everywhere, it seems. From department stores to specialty frame shops, you can find a wide range of framing options in a multitude of locations. The trick is to find a frame company that knows what it’s talking about and offers personalized service. The Frame Warehouse team, for example, offers high quality frames and personal framing services that our customers appreciate.
Tip 2: Envision How Your Photos Will Look Once Framed
Your professional photographer probably provided you with more images than you know what to do with. To keep your images impactful, it’s important to choose a few to hang in each room. When choosing which photos to frame, think about how the photos will look in the frame and, if it’s your style, with a mat. You can also choose to hang framed photos in clusters, so it might be helpful to organize your picks by size, color, etc.
Tip 3: Choose Frames that Complement Your Photos—Not Frames that Detract from Them
A great frame should do just as its name implies: it should provide support to your photos. From a structural standpoint, any frame you choose will accomplish this. From a stylistic standpoint, though, it’s important to pick a frame that will highlight your family photos—not distract attention away from them. Choosing something simple is a good rule of thumb, but your framing expert can help you determine what “simple” means with regard to your personal style and the style of your photos.
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