You probably spend a lot of time with your family and friends in your living room. Because of this, you might focus more on how that room is decorated than the other rooms in your home. The furniture, electronics, and other decor pieces can play a very important role in order to make your living room feel homier and more welcoming. Of course, picture frames give off the ultimate “homey” feeling. For that reason, it’s important to put some thought into what pictures you will display in your living room, plus, what frames you will display them in.
There are lots of things you could frame for your living room, though. And they all would go well in different types of frames. Let’s go over just some of the ideas that you can turn into reality on your living room walls. Of course, this list is just for some inspiration, and there are tons of more options. These are just basic ideas, and we certainly don’t want to derail your vision for your home.
Framed Adventure Photos
Adventure is everywhere around us! This could mean vacations, camping trips, or just about anything that gets you outside of the house. What’s the best part about these vacations? The memories of seeing great faraway places stick for a lifetime. And of course, you want these photos to be on full display, so the living room is the perfect place!
Have any photos of your whole family at your favorite vacation spot?! Frame it and put it on your living room wall! Photos from your day trip to the beach, walk in the park, or even just in your front yard playing with the dog works too.
For these types of photos, our Hammond frame style would be the best. It has that sleek style that just feels like an adventure.
Pet Photos
Yes, those four-legged family members should have spots on your walls, too! And the living room is a great place to have pictures of them. The living room is a place where everyone comes together and enjoys each other’s company. And no family member is more social and energetic than your pet, and they certainly deserve a little bit of appreciation on your wall.
For this one, our Dayton frame or Derby frames would display your pet photos beautifully. Animals love the outdoors, going for walks, running through the woods, and of course, playing with sticks. Your frame should reflect that, while the photo captures all the pure joy your animal undoubtedly exudes.
Movie Posters always look good Framed
You probably watch a ton of movies in your living room. Posters can be a great homage to those favorite things your family loves to watch together. Maybe everyone gets to pick a poster of their favorite movie, or you can do a tribute to the classics. Either way, this can make your family room feel like a real movie theater as you sit down for family movie night.
For posters, we’ve said this before, and we’ll say it again: Ashford and Hanover are the picks. They have that “poster at the movie theater” feel to them. Why not bring some of that energy into your home? They’re also available in a bunch of different colors. So you’ll have no shortage of palettes to match.
Poems, Quotes, and Lyrics
If you have a meaningful poem, quote, or song lyric that is important to you and your family, why not frame it for your living room to see every day? With the help of Canva, you can type out the quote, poem, or lyrics and choose a font, color, and size of your liking so that it is exactly how you like. You can even add some imagery or a fun border to the text to spice things up!
Depending on how you design your poem, lyrics, or quote, choose a frame style that will compliment your piece. If you added a border around your photo, consider a thin metal frame style such as Hanover. If you are choosing to keep it plain and just the text, consider choosing a thicker frame style such as Derby or Granby to create an elegant display.
Line Art
If you’ve been to our Learning Center before, you know that we are big fans of line art. Line art is is an image that consists of distinct straight or curved lines. There is no shading to represent two or three-dimensional figures. Line art is a simple yet beautiful piece of art and it holds lots of character in a small amount of art. Line art would be the perfect addition to any living room because of its simplicity, it won’t distract from your other decor items, but will still make a huge statement in your room.
If you have a minimalist decor style, line art would work perfectly in your home. The idea behind minimalism is that if you have fewer things in your life that distract you. You create time, space, and freedom to live an intentional life, and by doing so you can become happier. And that’s another reason why we love it….we can all use more happiness!
To keep up with the simplicity of your art, line art would look great in our Ashford frame style. The Ashford is a thin metal frame style, with a flat profile face that is ⅜” wide so it won’t distract from your art but simply add to it.
Wedding Photos
Your wedding day is one of the best days of your life, so of course, you want to keep those memories alive. What better way to do that than to frame them for your living room to see them every day? Framing your wedding photos for your living room wall will bring a smile to your face each time you pass them by. Plus it will allow your guests to relive those amazing memories with you. Once you have chosen the wedding photos you want to frame you will need to decide how you want to display your frames. A gallery wall will allow you to display them all in one place, so perhaps consider creating a grid-style gallery wall. Another option is to add our EaselMate™ and add the photos to your mantle or end tables.
As far as the frame style goes, this is a personal preference. Of course, you want all the focus to be on the photo, so consider choosing a thin frame style that won’t take up too much of the photo. Also, consider adding a matboard that includes your wedding colors to complement your photo.
Maternity Photos
First of all, if you or someone you love is expecting a child, Congratulations! Or maybe you’re in the planning stages, and we’re excited for you, too!
If you have taken maternity photos, these would be another great option to hang in your living room. This stage of your life is very important and your photos should reflect that! If you are planning your maternity shoot and need photo ideas, we’ve got you covered in that realm too. Once your baby arrives, you will be busier than ever before, so take the time now to appreciate your body and all the changes it is going through before it passes you by!
Colorful Art
Nothing adds a “pop” to your walls quite as some colorful art will! Whether it’s a piece you bid on at an auction, something you found online, or even some finger painting done by your child at school, colorful art will certainly bring some light into your living room. If you are in need of some colorful art or inspiration, think of your new walls as a blank canvas and browse through Unsplash for a colorful photo that you can upload to our Frame Designer. We will print for you with our top-of-the-line equipment and insert it into your custom frame where it will arrive on your doorstep ready to be hung.
As for the frame style, there are two ways you can take it. Choose a black or white frame and let the art do all the talking, or consider our Hanover frame style in Red, Green, or Blue or our Ashford frame style in Hot pink to add to the fun! Just like in all home decor, there are no rules when it comes to colorful art, do whatever you think will look best in your space.
Living The Framing Life
The living room is the central place in everyone’s home, that great place of congregation where families gather to do just about everything. It’s a great place where laughs are had, activities are done, and movies are watched. While frames are certainly secondary in all this, they can help bring the whole experience together.
We always love to see rooms filled with our frames. If you have a few frames in your living room, be sure to share them with us on social media. We would love to see it!
