| A collage is a group of related items hung together on a wall to create a more dynamic statement than if each piece were hung alone. To create one, gather items that have something in common with one another - maybe all black-and-white photographs or perhaps all artwork in gold frames. Add a few coordinating dimensional items, such as a gold candle sconce, a gold-framed mirror, a hanging glass container of potpourri or a coordinating clock. But don't overdo the variety so much that the common theme of the grouping is lost. Make a conscious effort to bring together subjects that tell a story. For instance, floral prints combined with dragonfly and ladybug artwork make sense because of the subject matter. The frames can be different, yet they'll all still get along together on the wall. Another great collage unifier is color. If all the prints in a collage grouping are watercolors or pen and ink, they'll make a cohesive display when hung as a group. When creating a grouping with photos, it's important that each piece be a part of the whole. There are several ways to achieve a unified look. One of them is to group the photos by color. Black-and-white photos can create a modern gallery look. Sepia tones w
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