Haphazardly hanging photo frames on the hall can lead to not only inharmonious results but also a lot of holes in the wall due to our indecisiveness. So before hammering any nail let us first consider our options. There are two general types of arranging photo frames and these are symmetrical and asymmetrical. A symmetrical design is more formal and is ideal for an even number quantity in frames. Groupings of twos and threes – side by side in a row for threes or one on top of another for twos. In order to make a symmetrical design more formal use similar frames. Please note that they should be aligned and perfectly straight so using a leveling tool and marking the placement of the frames with a pencil will save you time and effort. The space between them should also be equal and be proportional to their size.
The asymmetrical design is more often used if you have frames in different sizes, materials and styles or the number of frames is odd. This arrangement is however more informal and may if not careful lean toward a cluttered look. Try to bring the arrangement together by using a unifying theme like family vacations or members of the family at the same age. To avoid making mistakes lay the photo frames out on a table just to get a feel of the arrangement, then cut out the exact shapes of the frames from paper and tape them on the wall to see if the design will work properly. In this manner you can rearrange them till you get the right pattern without too many holes in your wall.
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