Add Personality to Your Home Using Photo Frames

If you have just finished re-decorating, the chances are you will still feel that there is something missing. Usually that something is the final truly personal touch.

No matter how clever you have been with the colours, soft furnishings and furniture you have used, your room will only take on a personality of its own when you add truly personal items to it. In most cases, some well-placed photos, in frames is what will finally bring the room together, and turn it into a space you can truly connect to and relax in.

Photos bring friends and family into the heart of your home. They can also act as a reminder of a favourite place or a special event. For most people choosing which photos to display in their homes is relatively easy, however, some people struggle when it comes to the frames. Here are a few tips to start you off on your quest for the perfect photo frames.

Choosing the Right Frame

First pull together your favourite photos, if they are already in frames decide which ones will still work with your new decor. Do not be afraid to give your old frames to a friend or a charity shop. If they are particularly ornate or special you can even consider selling them. However, hang onto the frame until you have actually found a suitable replacement.

Next, decide where each photo will go. At this stage, you may want to change the size of the photo to fit in better with the new space you have planned for it. Most High Street printing firms can print a new version of your photo in a different size or format. You may also want to change a glossy photo to a matt one.

Now all you need to do is to find new photo frames that fit in with the space you are going to use for each photo. Be careful not to buy a photo frame that will overwhelm the photo. Even if your room is ultra modern, still consider more old-fashioned style frames. Surprisingly, these more ornate frames work quite well in modern rooms.

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