Article: Ask the experts: Design professionals answer your questions. (Luxuryhome).

Q I want to make a grouping of family photographs in a wide white hallway, sort of like a gallery. What's the most effective way to do it?

Nancy Ebel-Collum, ASID, of Nancy Ebel Interior Design answers: I would unify the collection with frame and mat consistency. One classic approach that works is to select simple black frames and a cream mat. Once all the photos have the same frames and mats, work on your grouping. You could start with the most important photo in the center of the wall at eye level and build out from there. You can stagger the prints, stack them, line them up in a row. It's a personal choice. To avoid unnecessary holes in the walls, work out ...

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