| There are many ways to decorate the interior of your | | | | gather all your supplies together. You will need at the |
| home, none the least of which is with picture frames. | | | | minimum your frames, pictures, hanging wire, a |
| Picture frames have the unique ability to personalize a | | | | hammer, pencil and some wall screws. If you can, enlist |
| house in more ways than one. You can share with | | | | the assistance of a housemate or family member to |
| friends, family and visitors your memories and | | | | help you hang pictures. They will help you decide if |
| cherished moments. | | | | your pictures are placed correctly and hung evenly. |
| There are literally dozens of different picture frames | | | | If you don't have someone to assist you, you can use |
| to choose from including: | | | | a piece of paper or cardboard cut to the exact size |
| - Collage picture frames | | | | of the picture. Take this "pattern" and tape it to the |
| - Digital picture frames | | | | place you want to hang the picture. That way you can |
| - Magnetic picture frames | | | | move it about easily to see exactly where you want it |
| - Shadow boxes | | | | without having to put a bunch of holes in your wall! This |
| - Wholesale picture frames | | | | works particularly well if you want to group several |
| You don't have to spend a fortune to decorate your | | | | pictures together. |
| home using picture frames. In fact cheap picture | | | | Keep in mind when hanging picture frames for |
| frames or discount picture frames look just as classy | | | | decorations, you want each photo to add to the room, |
| and elegant as expensive ones. One thing you do | | | | not detract from it. You don't need to cover your walls |
| need to do before decorating your home however is | | | | in hundreds of pictures to make a statement. Rather |
| stock up on picture framing supplies. Be sure you get | | | | select a few key pieces that will accent the room. If |
| any matte, mounting equipment and other items you | | | | you have a group of pictures that are too large to |
| need so you can do your decorating in one fell swoop. | | | | display at once, you can rotate them seasonally. |
| Steps For Decorating Your Home | | | | Think about the room's layout. This includes other |
| There are several steps you can follow to ensure | | | | accessories in the room such as a table, TV, lamp and |
| your decorating goes well. Here are a few tips for | | | | more. Decide where the best place to put your picture |
| saving time and decorating efficiently: | | | | is. Then hold it up to the wall and experiment with |
| | | | different angles. Not all pictures need to be centered in |
| 1. First inventory all the photographs and memorabilia | | | | the middle of the wall. Figure out where the picture |
| you have. Separate groups of photos and memento's | | | | looks best relative to the other furniture in the room. |
| into categories. Some ideas include vacation shots, | | | | Have your companion help you decide the best spot |
| weddings, birthdays, children etc. | | | | for your picture. |
| 2. Survey your home. Take some time out to decide | | | | Now you can hang your picture. You want to make |
| what walls and areas of the home you would like to | | | | sure your picture is even. Measure the distance of |
| display your pictures in. Stairwells are a popular choice | | | | your picture from each corner to the edge of the wall. |
| for displaying photographs. You can also use wall | | | | You can use a tape measure if that helps. Mark your |
| space in the living room, dining room and bedrooms. | | | | spot with a pencil once you decide what place the |
| Hallways are also a great area for displaying pictures | | | | picture is most even. |
| and frames, as are foyers. | | | | Most pictures hang well using ordinary picture hooks. |
| 3. Don't forget, you won't have to mount all frames, like | | | | You should have a supply of these readily available. |
| digital picture frames. These picture frames look great | | | | The bottom of the picture hook should land at the spot |
| as stand-alones. You can decorate your office, | | | | you marked for your hole. If you need to hang heavier |
| bedroom and den with them. | | | | pictures you should use nails and not hooks. You can |
| 4. Assess the number of frames you need relative to | | | | use two instead of one to provide added support. |
| the photos you have. | | | | The most important thing to remember when |
| 5. Decide the style frames you want in each area of | | | | decorating is to have fun. Remember you can rotate |
| the house. Try to match the style of the frame to the | | | | out pictures during certain times of the month or year. |
| theme of the photograph and then to the decor of the | | | | Decorating with picture frames is one of the easiest |
| room. | | | | ways to accent your home in a loving and personal |
| Tips For Hanging Your Pictures | | | | manner. |
| Before you start hanging your pictures, be sure you | | | | |