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Elevate your space: Photo decor for every room

Words by MyFUJIFILM

August 7, 2024

Photography helps us capture incredible memories, with great photos that let us relive the emotions of a shared experience. So, decorating your home with photo-personalised decor can express your style in every room.

Are you bored staring at the same blank walls? Interior design with high-quality photographic prints brings more than colour into your home. Decorating with photos is a fantastic way to express your personality. And there's no better way to make your space unique than with personalised home decor and your favourite snaps.

How can personalised decor make a house a home?

Personalising your decor means taking inspiration from your style and personality. A careful balance of colours, textures, and personal objects transforms a space from being cold and impersonal to a reflection of you. Photo decor is an easy fix to turn your house into a home.

Family is home. And family photos are a fantastic way to pay homage to your favourite memories. Experts agree that photography can relieve stress and improve happiness levels. Surrounding yourself with pictures of special moments strengthens those memories. It also creates a unique aesthetic, adding texture and pops of colour for an eye-catching focal point.

Personalised photo decor can be truly transformative. And it only takes seconds to elevate an impersonal space into a warm and welcoming home.

Photo decor ideas for every room

One of the easiest ways to personalise your home decor is by using poster prints and wall art. The right print will energise a room or introduce an eclectic mix of colour and texture. From beautiful portraits to gallery walls, these tips will spark your creativity.

Making memories the centrepiece in your living room

Every living room needs a focal point. And a dazzling display of family memories never fails to catch the eye.

An informal family group that evokes special memories. A playful or formal gallery wall. Or a cluster of fun and colourful Shacolla prints. Whatever your style, photos are invaluable in evoking a welcoming ambience.

Investing in framed prints for your living room instantly creates an inviting and relaxing mood. Create an eclectic mix of moods. Remember to leave room for future memories and adventures.

Creating a bedroom sanctuary with personalised homeware

Your bedroom is a haven of peace and tranquillity. It's also somewhere you can bend the rules and get playful when displaying your photos. Lean a framed photo casually against the wall or on a bedside table. Or create a photo shelf above the bed with carefully curated images and mementoes.

You can add plenty of cosiness with personalised homeware. Introducing an eclectic mix of art into your bedroom is a fabulous way to pull your decor together with personal style.

Capture culinary moments in the kitchen and dining room

Keen home chefs will love to capture their best culinary creations in personalised kitchenware. Imagine serving up your signature lasagne, placing the dishes down on personalised placemats, or toasting to a special occasion before resting your glass on a custom coaster.

Food and drink-themed photos are natural partners for your kitchen decor. But kitchen pictures for the wall can showcase anything you like. Why not curate a kitchen gallery wall from the summer you took the kids to Florida or display some fun photos from the last festival you went to?

Display your art on open shelves or propped directly on the worktop for an informal and fun display. We have plenty of quirky personalised interior ideas to spice up your decor with photo homeware.

Inspire and motivate with photo decor for the home office

Need inspiration when you’re staring at a blank screen? You don't have to just print your family photos. Why not design some motivational photo art with your favourite images and an inspiring quote and get it printed with MyFujifilm?

Inspirational photo decor is the ideal way to separate home and office life. Create a vision board using Shacolla prints. Or boost your brainpower with bold, motivational wall art. Pick your favourite mood-boosting landscape and print on canvas. Seeing best-loved photos while you’re surrounded by spreadsheets can be a great way to brighten your day.

Transform your hallways into galleries

Any wall space can become a gallery with photo decor. Adding tons of art is the easiest way to transform a dull and functional hallway.

Stick to a monochrome theme or mix and match eye-popping colours. Sticking to a similar colour palette is a great way to keep the look cohesive — neutrals and soft pastels, for instance, can be a chic way to lighten up a dark space.

Adorable photo decor for the nursery

Personalised home decor really comes into its own when you want to create a magical space for your child. Get creative in a nursery and sweeten the walls with an alphabet collage using framed photo prints. Alternatively, create a family tree of framed portraits using natural or painted branches.

If you've got a cute theme in mind for your child's nursery, why not bring it to life with a gallery wall? Try a gallery wall of animals or nature photos or use our online tools to add funny sayings and positive quotes to let your walls talk. Want to keep things uncluttered? An adorable family portrait printed on premium canvas captures your timeless memories.

Asymmetric arrangements of photos, silhouettes and word art are designed to pique baby's imagination. You can also bring in calming natural elements with landscapes from your travels. And remember, your photos don’t have to be limited to the walls — why not create an alphabet Mini Photo Book as a unique way to introduce your little one to their ABCs?

Get creative with DIY projects

DIY wall decor is the fastest way to personalise your interiors, and it needn't cost a fortune to energise a dim hallway or revamp a tired living room. We love these quick and captivating photo ideas to spruce up your home:

Use Shacolla prints to create a collage — try a heart shape made from family photos. Shacolla images are ideal when you can't put nails in the walls or fancy a quick change.

Create a rainbow or theme your prints around one colour palette for instant impact. For a modern twist, try ombre shading.

Paint a wall with blackboard paint and add chalk frames to your photos. It's a fun idea for a kid's room and there's no limit to how you can embellish each image.

Search charity shops for eclectic and colourful frames. Pair them with subtle black and white images for a gallery wall with a difference.

Can’t hang images directly on your walls? Use a peg board or metal grid to display your best snaps in a creative way.

Use snazzy washi tape to fix your snaps to the wall. Get creative with framing for a gallery wall that grows with you. Best of all, it's only temporary, so it's ideal for renters.

Split up your image for an eye-catching focal point. Take a bold photo and print it on two or three large-scale canvases for maximum impact.

Search the nearest reclamation yard for battered old window frames. Add a lick of paint and your favourite shots for unique wall art.

Want your photo display to tell a story? Create a timeline — arrange images from your life in chronological order for an intriguing display.

Cascade your photos down a staircase. It's bound to create an interesting viewing experience and different points of view.

Top tips for choosing the best photos for each room

Are you considering incorporating photography into your personalised home decor? We’ve put together some tips on curating the best photo prints for your home.

1. Choose prints that match your decor aesthetic

Try matching your print to the decor aesthetic of your room — this can include making sure your images match the style of the space and try colours and contrasts that balance and blend well together.

For example, if your living room is decorated in calming neutrals, try a nature print in complementary tones. Likewise, if you love natural greens and blues, try a seascape rather than a beachscape.

2. Don’t be afraid of black and white

There's a reason you see plenty of gallery wall ideas featuring black-and-white images. The subtlety and contrast look great in any room, from the living room to the bedroom. Moreover, when used in a collage with colour prints, they help the colours pop a little bit more.

3. Pick a focal point

Putting up your wall art at random creates a cluttered and unfocused look. Start with an obvious focal point — over the mantelpiece or a bedhead, perhaps — and choose an image to match. Pick a large-format canvas if the image can be seen across the room.

4. Keep resolution in mind

Some photos translate poorly into large-scale prints. Try keeping more intimate portraits as smaller framed images. Check that landscapes and group images are a minimum 300 dpi resolution.

5. Match the image to the room

Want a creative way to find the right photos for every space? Take food images in the kitchen, family photos in the living room and a beloved couple’s portrait in the bedroom. Consider the space you need to fill, and calculate how many images you need.

6. Give new life to unloved spaces

Hallways, bathrooms, and kitchens are often overlooked when decorating with photo art. Durable and moisture-resistant prints are the key to protecting your snaps from grease, dirt, and dampness. For the perfect finishing touch, take the time to find the right frames or formats for your decor.

Add a personal touch to your home decor with MyFujifilm

Looking for a fantastic way to turn your house into a home? Try transforming your snaps into personalised home decor. We hope we’ve inspired you to use your best photos to bring warmth and cosiness into your home. So why not get started at MyFujifilm today? Take a look at our wall art, personalised kitchenware, and more.

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