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One of the most important considerations when decorating a home is to make sure that it is reflective and symbolic of the people who live there. To avoid the pitfall of a ‘copy and paste’ interior (a trap that is easy to fall into as a result of social media and home decor trends), a well-designed home should feel authentic and showcase not only the inhabitant's core interior style and taste in home furnishings, but also encapsulate their interests and memories.

Souvenirs from travel, photographs and decorative tokens of hobbies can all be used to create a unique interior that is representative of your life and what you love, while bespoke canvas prints are a great way to lift special moments and memories from your phone or camera roll and turn them into unique pieces of artwork for your home. By creating your own personal pictures, you can adorn your property with original, affordable artwork, while avoiding ubiquitous mass-produced imagery.

In my own home, I’ve used first-rate photo canvas prints from MYPICTURE.co.uk to create a personal interior. MYPICTURE.co.uk quickly and easily print your photos onto high-quality premium canvas which is then hand-stretched over pine stretcher frames. Below, I’ve listed my top tips on what to consider before ordering your own bespoke canvas prints and for a 20% discount from MYPICTURE.co.uk, simply use the code MELANIE20 at checkout*.

Think of the aesthetic

When choosing the images to be printed on canvas, it is important to think of the overall aesthetic, rather than just picking the ‘best photo’. Will the image complement the room in which the canvas is to be hung? What colours exist in the room already? Does the image fit into the design of the interior? For example, it would be unwise to hang a sophisticated black-and-white photo in a playful room full of colour; while a neutral, monochrome interior may benefit from a mature, moody print.

If you want to hang images of friends or family, consider the background and what else is contained within the image. Where was the photo taken? Does it have a good aesthetic that makes the image more appropriate as a unique piece of art, rather than just a standard photo?

Canvas prints need not only be photos of the ones you love. Do you like to look at images that you have taken of a beautiful landscape to which you have a connection? Have you proudly grown flowers in your garden and taken a photo of them arranged in a vase? These types of photos all work well to create your own unique canvas artworks that are personal and illustrative of you.

Mix up the sizing and the layout

Artwork all one size that is hung in a straight line can look rigid and repetitive, which is why the irregular layout of gallery walls (where mismatched pictures are hung in groups) is so popular. Before you order canvas prints, measure your walls and consider your proposed layout pattern. Use a ruler and masking tape to mark where your pictures may hang and mix up the sizing of your prints to make them more visually appealing. MYPICTURE.co.uk offer a wide range of canvas print sizing options in square, landscape or panoramic formats, with sizing starting at 20 cm and going up to 120 cm.

Consider depth

Layering and texture all add depth to an interior, so it is important to add a variety of raised, tactile items into a room to stop the room from feeling empty and flat. With canvas prints stretched by hand on a wood frame, your prints can protrude from the wall by a choice of two to four cm. MYPICTURE.co.uk also offers a variety of edge designs - from simple folds to mirrored, white or black edging.

Prioritise sophisticated framing

For an extra-special presentation, consider framing your canvas prints for a high-end look reminiscent of gallery framing. The ‘floating frame’ leaves a gap between the edge of the frame and the wrapped canvas print in a contemporary style. Traditional wood such as walnut and oak lend well to a traditional interior such as a country cottage or a period home, while the modern white or black frames work well in new builds or open-plan lofts or converted warehouses.

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