When it's also a place for valued collections, a dining room can be far more than a place to enjoy food.Favorite objects extend a sense of welcome as soon as you walk into the room.
Start with a neutral backdrop and use it as a canvas to express your inspirations and memories. All white walls and ceilings, which are often favored by art galleries, recede into the background and help highlight displays of all kinds. If white is too spare for your taste, use light colors like bisque or tan, then layer frames, pieces of art and found objects on top.
Displays don't need to be large or valuable to be fascinating. Any size photograph, type elements, or even swatches of a favorite fabric, gain presence when they're set in an interesting frame. If photos are what you love, you can display them on just about any size wall or on any amount of shelf space.
A collection of black-and-white photographs establishes an elegant scheme. A symmetrical arrangement on the wall, with each picture hung equidistant from the next creates an atmosphere that's soothing and serene. Planning such a layout is easy.
