pictures of home decorating ideas

pictures of home decorating ideas

Most of us like to keep photographs of family, friends, and fun sitting around to remember those we love and the great times we’ve had. Although photo albums make a convenient place for storing the most special pictures that we want to preserve, our homes offer many alternative ways of displaying drawings, poems, decorations, and photos in attractive frame settings.

Determining where to place your framed pictures is one of the challenges involved with home decorating. On one hand, you don’t want to put up so many family pictures that guests get bored or feel that the host is self-centered. But on the other hand, family photos in individual or group shots can add a warm feeling to any room. The key is to strike a balance. Some families make a “wall of fame” display of loved ones’ photos in the family room, staircase wall, or another living space. Framed photos remind viewers that loved ones are special, and if they won’t be with us always, their images will remain for many years to come.

Another type of framed art that adds to a home’s beauty comes in a range of artistic wall hangings that are framed by coordinating frames of wood, acrylic, or metal. Typically, the frames will match household fixtures or furniture, or provide interest accent points for the rooms in which they appear. Delicate dried flowers, a child’s handprint, someone’s personal poem, or a favorite Bible verse make wonderful framed feature pieces for your home’s walls.

However, you need not restrict all your framed art for the walls only. You can set table framed pieces on the bedroom dresser, atop corner shelves, and even on the bathroom vanity. Coffee tables or end tables invite these special objects of interest, as do bookshelves, plant stands, and window sills. Kitchen counter space and dining room tables, when not in use, also provide great spots for cute curios. If you have collected several items over the years, you can get a lighted collector’s cabinet to keep the most attractive or recent on display for guests and family members alike.

If you are an arts-and-crafts kind of person, you can take a class on framing and learn to do it yourself. Then you can buy the materials on sale and put up any special wall piece that you want to preserve, whether it is a diploma, a watercolor, or a collage. You may even be able to sell your work at craft fairs. But if this isn’t your cup of tea, you can always pay to have certain pieces framed by professionals who work with these materials all the time. You can get a simple picture frame, with backing, of course, for wall or table use. Or you can request a matte finish to add dimension and perspective to your art piece.

Don’t overlook this exciting way of putting your family’s heirlooms to work as home decorator pieces. Start shopping for attractive, functional frames.

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Classic Interior Design Films DVD: 1950s - 1960s Home & House Interior Design Styles, Ideas, Images & Photos History Films $12.99 This compilation features home interior design and decorating ideas from the 1950s - 1960s. Topics include, color theory, paint color selection, re-modeling, designer products, function vs. utility, painting, and the American obsession with style and relaxation. Table Of Contents: (1) Something New From Something Old (1958) - This fun story is about a couple with "more love than money," who decide...

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Wilton 2104-9008 Chocolate Pro 3-Tier Chocolate Fountain $59.99 Serve melted chocolate with style and finesse with the Chocolate Pro fountain by Wilton. Using three tiers, this electric fountain holds up to four pounds of chocolate and continuously flows down the levels, allowing you to dip your snacks and fruits. It is great for parties and gatherings, and really makes your party more distinguished....

Popcorn Bags (8) - 50 Count $4.99 Get 50 8" Bags to serve your friends and family your great tasting Real Theater Popcorn for pennies per bag! 8" bags hold lots of popcorn....

RoomMates RMK1439SLM Scroll Tree Peel & Stick Wall Decal MegaPack $24.49 ...

RoomMates RMK1154SCS Marvel Heroes Peel & Stick Wall Decals $9.90 ...

Command 17203 Small and Medium Picture Hanging Strips, 4 Small 8 Medium Sets of Strips $6.30 Make any space yours with the Command Small and Medium Picture Hanging Strips, a damage-free solution for decorating your home or office. Ideal for frames and other items 12 pounds or less, these handy strips will lock your pictures securely onto the wall. Thanks to the innovative Command Adhesive strips, you can mount and remount them without damaging your walls--no nails, tacks, or tape required...

Classic Interior Design Films DVD: 1950s - 1960s Home & House Interior Design Styles, Ideas, Images & Photos History Films $12.99 This compilation features home interior design and decorating ideas from the 1950s - 1960s. Topics include, color theory, paint color selection, re-modeling, designer products, function vs. utility, painting, and the American obsession with style and relaxation. Table Of Contents: (1) Something New From Something Old (1958) - This fun story is about a couple with "more love than money," who decide...

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The Sims 2: Kitchen & Bath Interior Design Stuff $18.86 Must-Have Stuff to Redesign Your Sims' Kitchens and Bathrooms!Electronic Arts continues to release solid expansions for the ever popular Sims series and Kitchens and Bathrooms is definitely no exception. Redesign your Sims' essential living areas into the most luxurious of spaces. Transform the bathroom into a romantic getaway with charming claw-foot bathtubs and calming lighting fixtures or give ...

THE LAUNDRY ROOM LOADS OF FUN Vinyl wall lettering stickers quotes and sayings home art decor decal $2.00 Wall quotes are one of the latest trends in home decor. This new fashion is the perfect way to express yourself or add that little extra touch to a room without breaking the bank. Vinyl wall quotes give the look of a hand-painted word, quote, or saying without the cost, time, and permanent paint on your wall. They are easy to apply and can be easily removed without damaging your walls. Our quotes ...

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