Decoration: Creative Ideas for decorating with Portraits - S easide scenes, landscapes and abstract works all have their place, but the portraits have something that other forms of works of art are simply not. When you look at a picture, whether new or old, painted or photographed, you see a person . A life. Portraits ignite imagination and fill a room with hidden stories - you can not help but wonder what topics thought, feeling and doing. F rom ancient paintings to enlarged family photos and control work, here are some ways to use the portraits around the house.
Adrienne DeRosa
Collected
Keep an eye for portraits that share one trait - a range of similar color or size, or works by the same artist -. and hang them as a collection for maximum impact The tables here are self-portraits by the same artist; neat grid allows you to focus on the subtle variations between the works.
Learn how to organize a perfect vignette
Keep an eye for portraits that share one trait - a range of similar color or size, or works by the same artist -. and hang them as a collection for maximum impact The tables here are self-portraits by the same artist; neat grid allows you to focus on the subtle variations between the works.
Learn how to organize a perfect vignette
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partially hidden
peeking from behind a pile of wood is an unexpected (even a bit cheeky) treatment for an official portrait. Or try a border portrait behind books or plates stacked on a kitchen shelf.
peeking from behind a pile of wood is an unexpected (even a bit cheeky) treatment for an official portrait. Or try a border portrait behind books or plates stacked on a kitchen shelf.
Interior Marketing Group
Silhouettes
That, modern and colorful Victorian portraits or figure collection have a distinct graphic appeal. Search sites like Etsy for artists doing custom figure portraits - why not have a fact of every member of the family (including the dog) and hang them together
That, modern and colorful Victorian portraits or figure collection have a distinct graphic appeal. Search sites like Etsy for artists doing custom figure portraits - why not have a fact of every member of the family (including the dog) and hang them together
Laura U, Inc.
Photo Supersize
Have a large formal wedding portrait of yourself or a family member? Have it blown up to life-size proportions close to a bold personal piece that will fill a wall.
Discover 8 ways to Supersize in style
Have a large formal wedding portrait of yourself or a family member? Have it blown up to life-size proportions close to a bold personal piece that will fill a wall.
Discover 8 ways to Supersize in style
well lit row
Improving a series of portraits (whether photographs or paintings) by installing a wall sconce above each. Nautical style lights, as shown here, are a new alternative to conventional picture lights.
Improving a series of portraits (whether photographs or paintings) by installing a wall sconce above each. Nautical style lights, as shown here, are a new alternative to conventional picture lights.
Sarah Greenman
self portraits for children
Have your small self-portrait beautifully framed and hang it as you would a fine piece of art ... because it is! Create a gallery wall with self-portraits of each child or a child at different ages.
Have your small self-portrait beautifully framed and hang it as you would a fine piece of art ... because it is! Create a gallery wall with self-portraits of each child or a child at different ages.
Jenn Hannotte / Hannotte Interiors
Casually leaning
can not decide where to hang this portrait? Forget the hammer and nails - a portrait leaning nonchalantly against the wall can be even more charming. Try it on the floor or leaned over the fireplace. Surround with some stacks of books or a vase of flowers will help you look intentional.
can not decide where to hang this portrait? Forget the hammer and nails - a portrait leaning nonchalantly against the wall can be even more charming. Try it on the floor or leaned over the fireplace. Surround with some stacks of books or a vase of flowers will help you look intentional.
Magnolia Homes
While black and white
A mixture of old family portraits and striking new looks in black and white. Keep single frames with white supports and narrow black frames.
A mixture of old family portraits and striking new looks in black and white. Keep single frames with white supports and narrow black frames.
Photos By Kaity
color blocked
Shake a grid of family portraits by mixing in a few blocks of solid color - an odd number seems most natural. This works best with photos printed on panels or canvas instead of in frames. Select the images you want to include, then choose a color that complements your photos for blocks of colors.
Shake a grid of family portraits by mixing in a few blocks of solid color - an odd number seems most natural. This works best with photos printed on panels or canvas instead of in frames. Select the images you want to include, then choose a color that complements your photos for blocks of colors.
Maxwell & Company Architects
portraits of iconic celebrities
Arty celebrity photos are available at all price points, from (very expensive) rare prints and limited edition in private galleries in 'affordable art purchased online. Think of someone you really admire and see if there is a portrait speaking.
Tell us ...
How do you integrate portraits in your home? Share your tips in the comments below.
Arty celebrity photos are available at all price points, from (very expensive) rare prints and limited edition in private galleries in 'affordable art purchased online. Think of someone you really admire and see if there is a portrait speaking.
Tell us ...
How do you integrate portraits in your home? Share your tips in the comments below.