Putting family pictures in your bedroom

I have heard that you should not put your framed family pictures in your master bedroom. They (?) whoever they are said "it takes the romance right out of the bedroom". I am 69 and have four grown children. Before anyone tells me to put them on a hallway wall, I want you to know that there is no hallway in my manufactured home. Tell me if "they" are correct please and if they are where do I put them. I have thought about putting them on the guest bedroom like a collage. How does that sound?
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  • Jennifer | CrazyDiyMom Jennifer | CrazyDiyMom on Nov 19, 2016
    I've never heard of that one. I can understand the thought behind it, but I don't take my interior decorating that seriously to follow all those "rules". I have pictures of my kids hanging in my room. Hang 'em up wherever you want!
  • Gary Rochussen Gary Rochussen on Nov 19, 2016
    You should put pictures of your loved ones wherever you'll most enjoy them! Don't banish them if that's what it feels like. Keep them close. Just my 2¢.
  • William William on Nov 19, 2016
    A common Feng Shui bedroom mistake is displaying photos of family, friends and children in the bedroom. In Feng Shui, this is considered a big No No. The bedroom is for two things and they both start with the letter "S." Consider your bedroom to be your personal oasis and romantic hideaway that should encourage intimacy, romance and communication. A place that is nourishing where you can rest, revitalize and reflect. Photos, pictures or images of single people in the bedroom can indicate loneliness. It's possible to feel lonely and insecure even if you're married. To correct this, hang a picture of a couple or display pairs of objects. Some believe that pictures of children or relatives may appear to be staring at you and cause additional anxiety, worry or lack of focus. Others believe that it will cause your mind to be thinking of others when it should be focused on you, your companion and your beauty rest. Decorators can be dangerous for this very reason. They are ‘creating’ in your home. They have a personal and professional stake in the end product. Do not let anyone dictate your taste or tell you what you should or should not do. Do what makes YOU happy! Why ever would you not?
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    • Ellis Ellis on Dec 10, 2016

      I agree with you that decorators can be dangerous. Watch a home TV show and watch how the decorator/designer often bullies the homeowner into what the decorator wants, despite the customer's obvious discomfort. You can see how this happens by noticing that most decorators are using a certain color, tile, wood flooring, and cabinet style right now. Watch a show consistently, and notice that all that host's projects come out looking the same.


      Decorators are often paid via a percentage commission on the cost of the items--the more expensive, the bigger their fee.

  • Patti Patti on Nov 20, 2016
    It's your HOME! Don't listen to others...place them wherever you want! I totally agree with Gary. Hang them and enjoy.
  • Susan Slade Grossl Susan Slade Grossl on Nov 20, 2016
    My grandparents had large framed family photos and crayon prints in their bedroom. They were photos of people they loved. I see nothing wrong with this. It is your space, do what brings you happiness.
  • Cori Widen Cori Widen on Nov 23, 2016

    Such an interesting discussion - I had never thought about that as a principle or concept, but intuitively, I've just never put any family photos in our bedroom....

  • Shui Shui on Nov 23, 2016

    Personally, I don't particularly appreciate having pictures of myself around the house. However, I feel like you should ask your spouses opinion and resolve this yourselves as ultimately you guys are the ones that will be living with the implementation of your decision.

  • HannahClark HannahClark on Mar 01, 2022

    Have you ever had a family photoshoot?

  • Juradvan Juradvan on Mar 03, 2022

    Of course, my family members are the closest, dearest, and most important people in my life. I cherish them very much and appreciate their presence and participation in my life. On my parents' wedding anniversary, I gave them a certificate for a family photoshoot. In my opinion, it was the best decision of the day. Such a warm family celebration ended with a wonderful photo session in a cozy photo studio. Two weeks after the photoshoot, we received the photos both electronically and in hard copy. The parents chose one of the best photos together and hung it in their bedroom. The pictures turned out emotional, vivid, and very beautiful, thanks to the photographer who picked the perfect studio for us at aperfectspace.com.