Tips and tricks for decorating with photography

At Viewville we’re crazy about photography. We love discovering new photographers, checking out new work of our favorite photographers and sometimes snapping some pictures ourselves.

So, what to do once you discover an image that you fall in love with? Well, if you’re like us, you’ll want to hang it someplace so you can see it everyday. The living room and bedroom are obvious choices. But don’t forget about those little nooks and hallways that you pass by every day.

Don’t be intimidated by that blank wall staring you in the face. The only rule about decorating with photography is that there are no rules. Do what is pleasing to you and have some fun with it. If you want some help before getting out your hammer and hangers, here are some tips and tricks for getting those favorite photos up on your walls.

Here’s a delicious opportunity: a lovely space above a fireplace. Before you take the traditional — dare we say boring — route of hanging one big picture think about doing something different. Create visual interest by hanging more than one image. Are you modern? Eclectic? Or traditional? Let your room reflect who you are. Do you have a burning passion for birds or landscapes? Showcase it! Or create a new one. This space is perfect to display a series and we’ve chosen landscapes by Daniel Gonzalez. We’ve even used the short wall to continue the strong horizontal right around the corner.

Tip: Think about the order of the images before hanging. Choose your favorite photo for the center and let the others balance it.

Photos don’t always have to hang on the wall. In fact, it’s a lot easier change things up when you haven’t committed them to a picture hanger. Here, we’ve created a sweet color story with florals by Tim Chumley and Ellie Kingsbury to brighten a corner of the room.

An entryway sets the tone as guests enter your home. If you have a fairly large space create an interesting grouping by using different sizes of photos and frames. We’ve chosen three black and white images to make a strong statement. Photos by Pamela Viola and Paul Crosby are classic yet modern.

Tip: When hanging pictures of different sizes arrange them on the floor first before you hang. You can also use paper cut outs the same size as your frames to work out the grouping.

A photo can make any corner of your home a focal point. We’ve chosen one by Laurie Rubin to enhance this cozy reading space in a corner.

Tip: Always protect your photos from the damaging effects of the sun. Direct sunlight can cause permanent photochemical changes and make colors fade.