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How to Decorate With Black & White Framed Pictures

Black and white photographs can take even mundane things and make them look inspired. Both nostalgic and modern day artsy, framed black and white prints instantly garner attention and draw visitors into a room. A focal point in any room, framed black and white pictures are appropriate for a living room, bedroom, kitchen or bath. When you vary the size of the prints as well as the subject matter, you create a house-wide theme that will keep people interested.

Things You'll Need

  • Matte boards
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Instructions

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      Line a hallway with large black and white portrait prints, measuring at least 24 inches by 36 inches. When you use interesting images of your family and pets and display them in a narrow hallway, you create a gallery effect that garners attention.

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      Matte and frame black and white nature photographs measuring 11 inches by 14 inches in matching silver or black frames. Hang in a grid pattern over a bed to form a photographic headboard.

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      Dot black and white framed pictures along a bookcase. Place them in a random pattern, on top of stacked books, and in various sizes to draw visitors into a living room or den.

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      Hang small black and white framed pictures along wall space above kitchen countertops and under cabinetry in a linear fashion. This creates an eye catching mini-gallery look that warms a kitchen space.

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      Use tile-matching frames for black and white pictures you hang in the bathroom. Use one large black and white photograph over the towel rack and smaller ones around a mounted mirror.

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      Decorate a child’s room with black and white images they take themselves. Frame their unique view of the world and hang their pictures around a desk or dresser in their room.