Create a Themed Photo Wall
Bringing it all together at the end is always a bit nerve wracking! Once you’ve selected and framed your prints, the next stage is to think about how to arrange them.
A themed photo wall can tell a story or create a visual journey through your Italian adventures. As we mentioned above it can be easier to arrange these around a location or grouping photos from when your children were different ages. When they were tiny, the school years and what we are heading into now the tween/teen era!
To keep it simple, each group should make sense to you and have some meaning. Something that all the family connect with when they look at them.
Making a photo wall is a great way to create a focal point in a room. Having your own pictures all in the same size frame in a simple grid works well, is easy to hang and has a designer look.
The feature wall or gallery wall ideas are very on trend right now and it’s hard to resist having a go yourself!
After grouping your pictures by theme, lay them on the floor in front of the wall where they will be displayed. Move them around based on colour palettes, size and which make for an aesthetically pleasing arrangement to you!
Another way to add some personality is to incorporate other elements like maps, vintage postcards, ceramic tiles, or in our case a tea towel with Italian valleys which is hung in our kitchen!
Use Your Prints as Conversation Starters
Adding your personal style, or your family’s quirks to your framed prints shows they are not just decor; they can spark conversations.
Each photo will have a story and not only will they make your household happy, they invite your guests to engage with your memories and get to know you better.
Framing and showcasing wall hangings from your Italian travels not only allows you to share your experiences but also inspires others to have a little Dolce Vita adventure of their own.
Being brave you can create a stunning photo wall that resonates with all your family more than any formal modern art painting would. Once you get started you will find it easier than expected. It’s also quite addictive as you’ll find so many perfect moments you will want to feature them all.
