I know in the past I must have made mention of my horrendous decorating skills. Year six in this house and while everything is painted, I think we have 2 pictures hung.
This is the 1 area where my wife and I do not compliment each other...we are simply both terrible at decorating and can't even figure out what to buy. I suppose it could be worse.
Michaels Arts and Crafts lists a few ways for you to consider and tells you how to construct your plan. Yes...you need a plan.
- Lay it out on the floor first. The simplest way to create a grouping is on the floor. This gives you the chance to arrange and re-arrange without making holes in your walls.
- Think of the arrangement as one large picture. The most effective groupings are large oblong shapes. Arrange the pieces from the border of the shape to equal the space you have measured off. Play with the interior space. Change the pieces around.
- Check the balance. Step back and look at the arrangement. Make sure you balanced the heavier and lighter pieces, as well as spread color throughout the grouping. How do the frames look next to each other? Re-arrange until you feel the group is visually balanced.
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