How To Decorate with Picture Ledges

Posted by DSH on Wednesday, September 13, 2006

In fact this is need more art feeling but you can follow this tips and you won't regret that even you're beginner or no art feeling , you will be ...
Create a powerful focal point in a room by setting framed photos on tiered picture ledges.

Photo Displays
Black-and-white photos displayed in rows have a visual impact far greater than a simple arrangement right on the wall.
The layering of the photos and the projection of the ledges creates a depth that is visually arresting.

Materials and Instructions
What You Need:
* Picture ledges
* Black metal frames
* White mat board
* Mat-board cutter
* Straightedge
* Scrap board
* Curved accessories (such as vases or pottery)

Instructions:

Picture ledges (available through home furnishings stores and catalogs) provide the structure. We used 4-foot-wide ledges installed 18 inches apart. To avoid a cluttered look, frame photos in the same fashion.

We chose white mats in black metal frames, placing more than one photo within some of the frames. Lean the frames on the ledges, overlapping some frames without obscuring the picture.

Positioning bigger pieces low and to the left keeps the display from looking top-heavy. Accent the photos with curved accessories to soften the hard lines of the frames.

When using purchased frames, save money by cutting the mats yourself. A handheld mat cutter (shown at right) costs $20 to $40. The blade is set at a 45-degree angle to make beveled edges.

With a little practice against a straightedge, you can achieve fine straight cuts. Consider buying a cutter with guides etched on it for more precise starting and stopping. Always use scrap board beneath the mat when cutting.

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