How to Create a Display Wall With Photos
Photos of familiar faces and places add warmth to any room. Creating a display wall with photos adds an exciting focal point in a home. Do you have boxes of photos stored in your attic or stacked in your closets? Pull them out today and use them for an easy, timeless home project. Does this Spark an idea?
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Things You'll Need
- Photos (as many as you need to cover your area)
- Scissors
- Paper cutter
- Bulletin board (optional)
- Photo frames (optional)
- Family members (optional)
Instructions
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Select a room in your house you'd like to decorate with photos. Good spots include over the fireplace, in the home office, on an accent wall, in the foyer or as a faux headboard in the bedroom.
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Measure the length and width of the area selected. Choose photos of family, friends, places, magazine covers or whatever you'd like to display. Pick different photo sizes and shapes for variation. If necessary, use scissors or a paper cutter to trim items.
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Decide whether you'd like to display your photos in picture frames or on several bulletin boards. You'll need a bulletin board large enough to cover the surface of your wall or you may need more than one. If you're using picture frames, measure each picture ahead of time to get an idea of what size frames you need and how many. Or take your pictures with you to the store to get the appropriate size frame. Visit your local craft store and get supplies necessary for hanging your photos.
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Use an empty table, desk or the floor to begin arranging your photos in the manner you'd like to display them on the wall. If you're using bulletin boards, organize the photos directly on the board. If you're using picture frames, frame each picture before you put it in place.
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Place your bulletin boards filled with photos on your display wall or hang each frame individually. Invite family and friends over to have a look.
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Tips & Warnings
Have each family member pick a couple of favorite photos. This is a great family project. Use decorative paper or fabric to cover your bulletin boards. Paint your picture frames a custom color to make your wall really pop. Try black and white photos with colorful frames for a unique look.
