You have a blank wall and want to dress it up with family photos or art. But wait! You’re stumped by the age-old question: Should the picture frames match the décor, or the art and photos?

Lucky for us, the Philadelphia Inquirer and design expert Jennifer Adams have the answer. Unfortunately, it’s not a definitive answer and will depend on your personal preferences, within some general design parameters. Frames in black, natural wood or metallic tones are timeless, classic and will go with every décor, while also accenting your art or photos. You can mix and match frame shapes and sizes, or go with a common theme for all of them, maybe using frames with a distressed vintage look. Read Jennifer’s suggestions here – then turn that blank wall into something fabulous!

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