Professional Photography Adds a Personal Touch to Home Décor

When designing a room for a client I often find that the large, more expensive items are naturally the ones given the greatest amount of thought and for which the majority of the budget has been allocated. For example, most everyone knows what type of sofa they want, how many chairs, etc. After I have selected these pieces, however, I am usually struggling to include the necessary accessories that will complete the look of the space. Accessories, (or artwork, wall accents, table sculptures, etc.), are usually the forgotten components of the room by the client but are truly the “jewelry” of the room. Once the client realizes this, I still sometimes find it a difficult journey to arrive at just the right pieces, for I like the rooms I design to be stylish, yet feel personal and comfortable. And I especially want to make sure the client’s personality is reflected not mine. The best way to achieve all of these goals is by incorporating professional photography into your room’s design.

After selecting a couple “stock” pieces of artwork or accessories, I always encourage a client to include personal, professional photographs in their room’s decor. There is virtually no space in a home where this would be inappropriate. Obviously the family and living rooms, bedrooms and library are the best places for family photos as these rooms are personal spaces and also usually have mantels and bookshelves in need of adornment as well as lots of empty wall space. So why do I recommend they choose personal, professionally photographed pictures? First, because a professional photographer knows how to manipulate light, space and his subject to ensure the best result, thus the best looking photo. You wouldn’t hang an unattractive piece of art on your wall so don’t hang a photo that has not been well shot. Second, I recommend family photos because they best serve the purpose of making the space feel personal and lived in, as opposed to stark and unwelcoming. Even if you choose professional photos of your favorite destination or landscape they will still mean more to you than artwork from a store and will make the space more inviting to both you and your guests, as well as serve as great conversation pieces.

Stay tuned to find out how to select the most appropriate frames to showcase your photos…