Are You Creating A Wall Of Memories?

Have you decided to add interest to one of the walls in your house? Perhaps it's a wall in your family room. Or, it might even be a hallway that leads to a bedroom. No matter the location of the wall, do you already know how you want to decorate it? If so, you're probably already in the middle of your project. On the other hand, you might still be wondering how to do the job. If that's the case, from getting professional help in choosing the pictures you want to feature to selecting picture frames, here are some ideas that might help you.

Choose The Items To Be Framed 

Consider starting your project by gathering everything you want to frame. For example, you may be including photographs of each of the places you've lived in since you were first married. Of course, your family will be pictured on the wall. What about pictures of your closest friends? Will you be framing photographs of your ancestors? Maybe you are a gifted photographer, and you have pictures of scenery you have taken yourself. Choose pictures that bring back happy memories.

Don't just frame pictures. Think of objects that will add pizzaz to your wall of memories, too. For example, perhaps you have saved medals from the days you or your spouse served in the military. Maybe you are a sentimental person who has saved things like paintings your child did in elementary school. And, don't forget things like baby shoes and the small gloves you wore when you or one of your family members wore as a child. 

​Arrange For Custom Framing 

After you have gathered the items you want on your wall of memories, consider getting the help of a framing service. The framer will have the experience to give you great tips. For example, when it comes to smaller snapshots, the clerk might suggest that you frame them in slim black frames and make a grouping of them. The framer might suggest intricate frames that will provide an old-fashioned look for the photographs of your ancestors.

Don't be surprised if the framer shows you a heavy gold frame for one of your child's paintings. That simple work of art might end up right in your living room. Things like the military medals, the baby shoes, and the small gloves might go right into a shadow box that is already in the store.