When hanging wall art photography, you have a few options to consider:
Framing
Choose a frame that complements the photograph’s style and your room decor. Frames can be made of wood, metal, or other materials. Framing and matting was primarily used to separate the photograph or art piece from the wall and wall paper in days of old. If you are presently using wall paper this is a great and probably necessary option.
Matting
Matting adds a border around the photograph within the frame. It can create a polished look and prevent the photograph from touching the glass directly. Use a complimentary color from the photograph or color from the room. The width of the matte is purely personal taste. You can also use two layers of matting to further highlight the image or compliment the room.
Gallery Wall
Create a gallery wall by arranging multiple photographs together in a visually appealing layout. You can use identical frames for a cohesive look or mix and match frames for a more eclectic feel.
Floating Shelves: Use floating shelves to display your photographs. This allows for easy rearrangement and can be a great option if you like changing your decor frequently.
Canvas Prints
Instead of traditional framing, consider printing the photograph on canvas. Canvas prints can provide a more contemporary and artistic look. Gallery wraps where the canvas and image wrap around the wood stretcher bars is a popular option. It is also a more cost effective option because the print is easily hung and saves on framing. Canvas wall art also has a more tactical feel from the surface of the canvas, and the appearance of original art.
Metal Prints
Metal prints give a sleek, modern appearance. The photograph is printed directly onto a metal surface, which can enhance the vibrancy and details of the image. The “metal” is usually an 1/8 inch thick piece of aluminum. Metal wall art usually last years and are easily cleaned. Plus they are very light weight for hanging. Most have wood blocks on the back to sit the print off the wall by 1/2 to one inch. These prints can also be framed. They are a favorite among photographers.
Clips and Wire
Use clips and wire to hang photographs in a casual and flexible manner. This is a great option if you want a less formal display.
Acrylic Prints
Acrylic prints involve printing the photograph onto a transparent acrylic sheet. This creates a glossy and vibrant effect, enhancing the colors and depth of the image. These are much like framed prints and glass, except they have no frame.
Ledges and Ledges Shelves
Ledges are narrow shelves designed to display photographs and small artworks. They can be arranged horizontally or vertically.
Poster Hangers
Poster hangers are a simple and affordable way to hang photographs. They consist of wooden bars that hold the top and bottom edges of the photograph.
Ultimately, the choice depends on your personal style, the photograph’s aesthetic, and the overall vibe of the room you’re decorating.
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