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A
picture speaks a thou-
sand words and when it comes to your
walls, it can convey a million emotions,
shades and moods all in one simple
frame of art. The photo frame that
adorns your walls could be a simple
family photograph, a work of art or
even a painting of your 5 year old that
has been framed. What you chose to
hang up there shows who you are and
can often change your mood. Decorat-
ing with pictures though is not about
crowding the interiors with everything
and anything that is framed. Here are
few simple, easy-to-follow tips that will
enable you to transform the space that
surrounds you and will give you ample
opportunities to experiment. So how do
you decorate with photographs?
It is essential to understand that every
room in your home cannot have the
same shades, colors and textures when
it comes to photographs on walls. Just
like each room has a specific task and
mood, so should the pictures that hand
on its walls. You could pick photographs
and art that are mellow and tranquil for
your bedroom and other places where
you rest. Cool blues go well with office
space, while bright cartoons and lively
reds and yellows are great for kids’
rooms. If you have a gaming room then
get some photographs framed which run
on the gaming theme. The point being,
your pictures must enhance and blend in
with your own mood when in the room.
It is advisable that you chose the way
you want to go early and stick to it.
If you want a simple minimalist and
futuristic theme, then get your photo-
graphs done in black and white before
you frame them. This matches well
with modern living rooms that use a
lot of white, black and grey. A retro-
styled kitchen or bedroom could use the
pictures with bright reds and vibrant
greens. Contrasting does not always go
well with art work on walls, so it is bet-
ter to stick to a theme. Your theme could
be also something creative like romantic