Organise your Family Photos to Create an Elegant Gallery Wall

Now is the perfect time to organise your family photos before the holiday season begins.  We all have so many photos of our family and friends on a laptop, stored on a USB stick or stored on our phones.  Getting them printed is the hard part.  Today we have some photo gallery ideas for you to get those photos printed and up on your walls.

Image: Natalie Warady

Choosing a Frame

You cannot go wrong with choosing black or white photo frames.  They are a classic choice and can make a blank wall look elegant when you place them in a group together.

Size & Plan

Work out what size frames you want to use, draw up a plan before you set about buying your frames.  Lay them out on the floor first and find the right arrangement before hanging them on your wall.

Image: Samantha Pynn via Decorpad

Photos

Print your recent family holiday and birthday photos, whether you are going to make a special album up, yes you can still buy a photo album or create a photo display on a console table, or just simply updating the photos you have.

My family have grown up so fast, my youngest is now 11.  I have pictures of my three boys in our family room on the wall when they were eight months old, and then another portrait at 12 months old.

Image: Sadie & Stella

Using family photos of places you have travelled to or special occasions can make a great photo gallery, and the choice of frame you use will compliment your decor to create an elegant gallery wall.

Symmetry & Balance

A symmetrical look is the easiest arrangement to do.  Creating a balance with your gallery wall will be more effective.

Image Kerrisdale Design

Printing Your Photos

Kmart stores and Officeworks have a photo printing service where you can have your photos printed.  Creating a family wall gallery can give your family a sense of belonging, and a reminder of happy times together. How do you store your family photos?  Will this help you to get your photos in order before the holiday season begins?

Decorating Tip

3M Command Picture Hanging Strips make decorating quick and easy with no more nail holes, and a Spirit Level are available from your local hardware store or local Bunnings.