Empty walls are monotonous to look at. Why not try to put some life in those long and blank brick walls? The best and time tested way of decorating your walls and in turn adding character to your home is to place frames on the walls. There is no doubt that you will be able to enhance the look of your lovely abode by notches.

One often collects a lot of things over the years. Souvenirs from the places you visited, photographs, medals you won link you to your past. These memories come to life when they are framed and hanged on a wall. The best way to showcase your treasured memories is to get them placed in strategic places. One can savor the smells, taste and touch of the past through the snaps. So why keep those photos and other articles hidden? Show them off with flair while glamorizing your walls. Follow the steps below to achieve the look you want.

• Choose Your Focal Area: To start with, select the area you want to use. It can be either your hall way, receiving room, bed rooms or even the dining hall and kitchen! You can choose an area that is defined like above the fireplace, over the sofa or the doorway.
• Select The Collectibles: Next decide on the souvenirs, photos and mementos you want to put up on the walls. You can also collect china plates to be hanged in your dining area. There should be no restrictions on what you choose. They are after all your key to the past memories!
• Frames: Depending on the décor in the area chosen, select the frames for the pictures, paintings and artwork. The market is flooded with different types of frames. Some come in wood, glass, plastic and many such varieties. Framing Nailer can be best for quick frame setup.
• Snap up an Apt Theme: Think up a theme to put the snaps. The themes can range from being vintage, rustic, traditional to modern and contemporary. You can choose to have a single theme throughout the house or have individual themes for each room.
• Plan the Layout: Arrange all the frames on a flat surface like your floor or a large table. Rearrange them till you are satisfied with the layout. Take care that each photo is given due prominence. This gives you a chance to design the interiors of your home. Why not give your talent a chance to get showcased?
• Provide Space for The Frames: Set some space between the frames so that you are not dealing with the problems of having to adjust a large frame in a small area.
• Put Them Up: Finally get hold of a handyman or start hanging the frames yourself.  Take care that you don’t hurt yourself while using the hardware.

These steps will not only give you a chance to play with your imagination but also give you some quality family time. Try them out and see for yourself the change in your home. And the compliments are sure to follow!