Personalise Your Home With Photo Frames

Sometimes it can be easy to opt for larger decorating projects in order to place a personal stamp on your home. While we encourage you to paste up new wallpaper, add a stunning lighting fixture or create extra cupboard storage, we also believe the small touches can personalise a space with equal impact. So, let's talk about photos, and in particular, photo frames.

Say cheese!

Living in an electronic world means we have so many methods for capturing images of family, friends and special events. So why is it that despite access to all of this technology, so many great snaps are left sitting on the hard-drive of a computer or mobile phone. Have a look through your computer and identify some images you actually would like on display after which print them.

You've been framed

Okay, now you've got your prints it's time to get framing. Many people pay little attention to the surround of a picture because it's just a way to hang it on the wall or display it on a desk. It's the image within that counts, right? Not necessarily. While the picture is important, the frame, and how and where you display it, also gives your photos an identity. It's also a cheap and easy way to personalise your home.

A frame should be seen as the finishing touch to an image. There is a wide range of frames on the market with brands such as Umbra leading the way in design. Bright coloured or fun frames can be used for snaps of children or friends while more contemporary designs sit well with black and white prints.

Many people choose a unified look for framing prints while others prefer different designs for each image. When grouping your photos together on a wall, it's not always necessary for the frames to match. It's also wise to keep an eye on the fabric of the frame. For instance, in case your room has traditional furnishings then it's sometimes better to choose wood. For contemporary styled rooms, clean lines of metal or black work better. And don't forget that your pictures don't need to be hung in a uniform pattern. Create interest by hanging groups of prints closely huddled together.

Finally, remember to place your snaps on surfaces too. Everyone loves to get a photograph to inspect it more closely and free standing frames on a mantel, kitchen worktop or sideboard provide a home with the individual touch.