The INVASION of Family Photos (For homes NOT for sale)

If you have a home for sale put all your photos away

I often go into homes that have a lot of family pictures everywhere and they don't even have space for artwork. So let's talk about how and where to display family photographs.

Family photographs tell our family history and can be a great way to let others know about your family.  So create one area in your home that is designated for displaying your photographs.  The ideal place is a hallway or family room.

Group your pictures in themes like family, travel and photo art. Before you start try to have your frames in the same color and similar frame style.  This will help to distract from the frames and draw attention to the picture.

When hanging a collection start in the center of the wall with the largest piece or four smaller ones that are similar.  Then work around this collection, balancing both sides, above and below as you proceed. 

As with any framed piece, always hang it with the distance of the largest mat between them.  When there is no mat keep the distance between the photos close enough that there is a relationship between them.

Family photos can also be used on pianos, desks and bedside tables and really warm up and create interest in bookcases as well.

Lastly, as your life fills with great memories (photos) make sure you narrow your pictures regularly.  I ask my clients often did you see your pictures when you came home today and they say no.  If you trade out your pictures regularly you will see them because they are new and fresh and they can't help but leave a smile on your face.

 

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4 Comments on INVASION of Family Photos

JAN
07
2008

And then when your home is for sale, put them ALL away!  I have had more than one buyer not remember the home, because they were distracted by the photos.  

P.S. The only thing on the refrigerator, if anything, is a post it sized sign that says, feel free to help yourself to a cold water bottle or soda.  (At least in the summer.)

12:22pm • #1
JAN
08
2008
I agree with Sandra. I have been in 2 homes recently with very large portraits of children hanging over the fireplace. It was way too personal.
6:20pm • #2
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Karel ~ I strongly recommend, and practically insist, that my clients remove ALL family photos if the home is occupied and on the market.  It's not only a matter of photos prevent the potential buyer from mentally moving in, it's also a matter of safety and security.  You don't want strangers to see who lives there.
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I'm with the comments above.  Always remove family photos when selling your home.  Even as a Realtor, I find myself checking out the family photos and figuring out who they are and why they are moving.
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