I’ve heard more than one decorator say you should never display photos of yourself or your family in your own home. I say do what you want to do. I think it’s so cool to blow up a fun family photo to hang as art. Bonus points for using shots that are a little off – or at least not posed.
Cottage Living
Lulu DK for Lonny
Desire to Inspire
Palmer Weiss for Lonny
I am guessing that "rule" is a throwback to the days when people entertained in parlors and formal dining rooms, and living spaces were far less casual.
I likely would not do a huge photo wall in a foyer, but that's mostly because your average homeowner spends very little time in his or her own entryway. A living room, dining room and hallway though are perfectly acceptable places for personal photos. With the prices charged by good portrait photographers, it's insane and a total waste of money to NOT show off their work.
I think the best kind of art is that of your family!
I have heard that comment before"dont display family photos" I think it's ridiculous. Your home is your sanctuary, your refuge and your place to relax. Which is exactly why you should have family photos if you want them. It make you place more personal. If I want to go to a place where there's no family photos I'll check into a Holiday Inn. That's all!
oh, i love that too…i just took pics of my daughter in her costume and can't wait to blow it up and hang it on the wall….
I have a huge b/w canvas of my daughter blowing out her birthday candles in my kitchen and I wouldn't have it any other way!
Do you know where the grey couch in the Desire to Inspire photo is from? I'm looking for a grey couch and that one looks gorgeous. Thanks!
Erica: The gray sofa looks to-the-trade/custom (read: really pricey!). You might want to check Ballard or Wisteria for a similar look. If you have a Restoration Hardware outlet nearby, you might get lucky.
I've never heard of not using family pictures in your own home. Sure if you are selling it but other than that what makes a home a home but pictures and items that your family loves.