Photo collage on the wall
The use of collages from photographs is one of the most successful solutions in order to transform an empty wall and the interior as a whole. The essence of this decor is to combine several photographs simultaneously into a single composition. We suggest you make a photo collage on the wall yourself. This is pretty easy, and it won't take you so much time. In addition, in the end you will get a decorative element that will be a stylish touch of the interior and a wonderful memory of time spent with loved ones.
to contents ↑Where is it better to place a collage of photo frames?
First you need to decide in which room you would like to place the photo collage. The most suitable for these purposes is the children's and bedroom rooms.
Important! Designers recommend placing this kind of accessories in the hallway. This is due to the fact that it unites all rooms and all members of the family will be able to view photos if desired. In addition, your guests will be able to appreciate the collage.
Also, in order for collages from photo frames on the wall to look spectacular, you need to approach the choice of the wall itself, which you plan to decorate with them, no less seriously. Ideally, it should be already obviously empty, without additional accessories in the form of a variety of paintings, watches.
to contents ↑Important! The most successful option is the distant wall, as this will allow you to evaluate the composition from afar.
We select photos by genre
In order for your idea to be successful, it is very important to think over the subject of photographs that you would like to hang on the wall. The most popular are family variations of collages, paired (boy and girl), children's, with images of animals, as well as reproductions of famous artists.
The main rule when choosing a particular photograph is that they should be suitable in their style to your chosen room. For example, if the interior of the room is decorated in a vintage style, in this case it is most appropriate to use black and white photographs, and for classics, portraits will be the best option.
Important! When creating a collage on the wall, photos of different sizes look very stylish. The most important thing is that they are located as a whole, and not differently. In order to avoid such a problem, you can pre-cut elements from A4 sheets that are equal in size to the photographs you choose and preview how they will look on the wall in a single composition.
Select the frame on the wall
Frames are the main accessory with which you can give your photos a final look. In addition, thanks to modern technology, today the selection of such decor items is simply huge. Therefore, they are classified in the following order:
- In shape. Modern photo frames are available in the form of absolutely any geometric shape. They can be round, square, triangles, ovals and even have an absolutely arbitrary shape.
Important! Pay attention to photo frames, which immediately combine several types of geometric shapes. This is a rather creative solution that will emphasize the owner’s original style in the interior.
- To size.The most optimal and frequently used sizes are those that fit the standards of the photograph. These include the following parameters of photo frames: 10x15, 15x20 and 20x30 centimeters.
Important! In addition to photo frames, special frames are also used for photographs, the sizes of which are determined by the generally accepted classification of paper standards in formats A and B. Unfortunately, such photographs, due to their large sizes, are not entirely suitable for decorating a wall collage.
- According to the material of manufacture. Due to the large number of various raw materials, not only wood and glass, but also metal, fabrics, as well as polyurethane, plaster moldings, can be used to make photo frames. Most often, the frames are made of polymeric material, which in the process is given the necessary relief and painted.
Important! If you want to make photo frames with your own hands, you can use cardboard, natural materials, canvas and even buttons for these purposes.
The most important thing when choosing a framework for a collage is to choose exactly those models that fit perfectly into the interior of the room or will have a deliberately contrasting design. If you are afraid to take risks, in this case the most optimal solution would be to use neutral photo frames in soothing colors and a standard square shape.
Important! It is not necessary to buy additional accessories for the design of the collage. You can well show your imagination and make them yourself. Our ideas will help you:
How can you decorate a collage?
If you wish, you can decorate the finished collage and make it more vivid and original. For these purposes, you can use a variety of sequins, paints, stones, rhinestones, in general, everything that art shops offer you. For example, for a teenager’s room, collage design is considered to be newspaper collages, keys from the old keyboard or disks.
Important! Modern designers very often sprinkle photo frames into the nursery with sweet beads. It looks very cool, and sweet tooth in fun.
In addition, you can also use quite non-standard design options, for the manufacture of which materials are always at your fingertips, for example:
- Colored pencils, especially if they are of different lengths, are perfect for a child’s room.
- Corks from old bottles will become an original decor element not only for the collage, but also for the design of the frame itself.
- Empty egg cartons will also be an equally creative option.
- Textile variations, as well as products made from natural materials, such as flowers and twigs, will add a touch of comfort and romance to the atmosphere.
As you can see, there are a lot of ideas and they vary from ordinary to very non-standard and original. Therefore, the decoration of the collage must be approached creatively.
What is the best place to place a collage of frames on a wall?
Creating a collage of photos, your main task is to correctly place them so that as a result you get a single composition.
Important! It is not worth placing images of the same size in one row, as this will create the effect of monotony and excessive rigor.
The main and most optimal options for placing photos in a collage are the following:
- The layout of all the elements around one central photograph, which will be located exactly in the middle.
- Triplex is a fairly popular method, which consists in printing one large photograph in three parts, while competently dividing it into equal components. After - all the elements of the collage are placed in frames and mounted on the wall in the appropriate order.
- Collage square. This option is best used with glass frames and photographs of various subjects.Quite often, such collages are made from a combination of black and white photographs and are used to decorate the interior in Retro-style.
- The location is mosaic. This combination is mounted on the wall surface in compliance with a certain geometric sequence. The most important rule of this arrangement is that the outer borders of the products should not go beyond the shape that you planned.
- Stepped way. The photo frames fixed in this way will look rather harmonious, especially the lower sections, which visually resemble steps. As for the two upper sectors, it is best to use products of the correct classical forms for these purposes.
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Absolutely any interior will become original and individual if supplemented with the help of photographs. Using our advice in practice, you can create your own collage and place it in such a way that in the end it will be not only the main accessory of the room, but also a “memory corner”, which you will be delighted to plunge into every time you come home.
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