Family pictures in the dining room?
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Mary Insana on Apr 26, 2013Take some pictures and post them, it will be easier to give suggestions if we can see everything you have :)Helpful Reply
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KMS Woodworks on Apr 27, 2013As a woodworker...who loves mahogany and walnut...I vote for the dark wood option.Helpful Reply
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Cyndi Moore Tippett on Apr 27, 2013Since the pictures are of ancestors, I would vote for the dark wood frames. You want to give them the traditional look, not a cottage look, which is done by a white frame. You could also put in a few black frames or black frames with gold leafing if the frames are ornate... for interest.Helpful Reply
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Jeanette S on Apr 28, 2013I agree with the others....older photos seem to fit better in the wooden frames and with the tan paint, the darker would be pretty...and it will contrast with all the white! It should turn out lovely! And good for you for putting up family photos. Heck, if we can't hang family photos in our home, why do we bother with a home! Decorators sometimes forget to add that touch of "love and belonging" when they decorate!Helpful Reply
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Holly S. on Apr 29, 2013Thank you, Mary, KMS Woodworks, Cyndi, and Jeanette for your comments even though you had no pictures to look at! Now that I finally have some posted, please comment again if you can help. I really do think that you are all correct in guiding me towards the darker frames, but I have really come to love the look of the white on white tones. My head tells me darker frames, my heart tells me white, thus the dilemna.Helpful Reply
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Gail Salminen on Apr 29, 2013@Holly S. I am a believer that if you have vintage photos already framed, the original frame is a keeper- it keeps it authentic. I have heirloom photos and have mixed in modern frames - in my opinion it adds character to the wall and clearly states where the original heirloom photos/pics are. But it is a matter of opinion and likes, some people need everything matchy matchy, I on the other hand have always been eclectic, as I think it adds interest and character to a room. Let us know what you decide and maybe post a pic. Thanks for posting.Helpful Reply
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KMS Woodworks on Apr 30, 2013Dark will match that big mirror...and provide some continuity for the whole room.Helpful Reply
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Cheryl on Jul 02, 2014You did a very nice job on the room. It looks great. I'm trying to imagine groupings of family photos in dark frames (which I agree would be the appropriate choice in this room), and I think the look will become oppressive. I would opt for still-lifes in antique gold frames.Helpful Reply
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Pam Newell on Jul 02, 2014On the upholstery keep it in the same time period.Helpful Reply
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Elizabeth Dion on Jun 15, 2015I think the dark frames would better accentuate vintage photos.Helpful Reply
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Heartbeat on Oct 18, 2015I agree with Cyndi, keep them in the dark framesHelpful Reply
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