Picture Perfect: 10 Ways Anyone Can Decorate with Canvas
Freebies, daily deals, DIY projects - I have been seeing them everywhere today. From free 8x10s to giant canvas discounts, I'm inspired to go through our photos for new home decor.
I had a gallery print made for my parents last year that features all 16 of us in Colts gear for their sports-themed living room. It's been a conversation piece ever since.
A large print is a fabulous centerpiece for an office, living room or bedroom (A canvas print headboard? Wow!), but smaller (read: more affordable) pieces can be grouped for inspiring home decor.
My budget is definitely more suited to the smaller freebies, so I'll be getting a little more creative to make a real impact. I've also found several tutorials for making your own, faux canvas prints for much less.
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Here are 10 amazing ways to display gallery-style photos:
Frame It
Putting a frame around a set of smaller prints not only draws more attention to the gallery, but it gives the entire set a little more substance.
Canvas Grid
Hanging a grid of square prints is a fun way to showcase several photos. I love the blend of people and places in this set.
Canvas Wall
Put a photo collage on a single gallery print, for a fun canvas wall. This is actually 2 36x36 prints hanging side by side. You could also do this with several small prints.
Shelf It
An 8x10 hanging on a great, big wall is going to look awfully tiny. Put it on a shelf, next to a bit of decor and you have a great look.
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Wall Border
We have 39 8x10 framed photos bordering the ceiling in our living room. It is a monthly picture of each girl from birth to one year. I love seeing them grow up, and it's fun to look at each girl side by side. A smaller set of portraits makes a fun display above a door or window, too.
Photo Mosaic
How cool is this? My friend Angie created a mosaic photo from her Project 365 pictures, then had it printed on gallery wrapped canvas. It is truly an amazing centerpiece in the living room that really captures their lives!
Small Spaces
Brighten small spaces with an affordable canvas print. A simple 8x10 is the perfect size for an entryway corner or a tucked away space.
Collage
I love the idea of putting together a full wall of different sizes and shapes. With a collage-style gallery, you can order a few prints here and there, as the deals are available, until you have what you need.
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Established In
How adorable is this canvas set? Featuring 4 tiny canvas prints means you can order several with one daily deal! It would make a great gift for a new couple, too.
Showcase
Display a fantastic show piece with a few close-ups and some vinyl words. This is a simple, inexpensive way to fill an entire wall.
- By Heather Sokol
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