Strategies for hanging family photos

Family photos are some of our most prized possessions, yet we often frame them haphazardly and place them on our walls in ways that don't do the photos, or the room, justice.

A unifying element — be it the frame color, the mat color, or the orientation — can make all the difference. Here are some strategies for hanging photos in ways that will augment your decor.

Experiment with your groupings on the floor before placing them on the wall.