PROPERTY NEWS - Do you love the idea of a gallery wall of family photos in your home, but hate the struggle to choose frames and the planning involved to get them perfectly aligned?
Here are a few tips:
On a ledge
If you're on the fence about frame style or have a collection of frames already, try a picture ledge like Shelfmate. Install two or three ledges in one long row or one above the other.
Once installed, add your framed photos, artwork, a small vase with flowers and the odd ornament or two to create a look that you love. When you need a change, simply swap the ornaments and flowers and change the frames.
With this option you can change the picture frames as often as you like.
You can also mix and match the frames you have, using ornaments to help pull a look together. And if you discover that you've had enough of a particular effect - like shabby chic or rustic - you can simply remove them and exchange them for whatever frame style you like.
One-piece
A one-piece is simple and white, allowing the photos to shine, rather than the frame. The frame is a one-piece deal, so you get a 24-photo gallery wall without having to measure, drill and hang 24 separate frames.
It's a look suited to modern, relaxed spaces. Some may find the staggered effect too busy looking, and it may be hard to make it work well in traditional or minimalist spaces.
Three is a charm
If you're looking for something formal or minimalist, but still relatively easy to install, consider three gold multi-gallery frames.
You'll have to measure and drill more than once, but hanging three of these frames will give you an elegant gallery wall for nine images.
These gold metallic frames bring warmth to a space - perfect to lighten up a dark room. The addition of picture matt makes the frames look classic while allowing enough blank space between the images to let them stand out on their own.
