Make sure your vintage piece is able to be hung or displayed. While it may hold sentimental value you want to make sure the piece is functional. Check for cracks in the glass or issues with the pane itself. Consider if the window needs to be restored. Your vintage window may be charming the way it is but may need some restoration. Think about what may need to be done and what is needed to restore it. [1] X Research source
Visit a “going out of business” sale. Retailers or restaurants may be selling everything at a very good price, including pieces like window panes. Check out foreclosure sales. Sometimes the lender or bank may be interested in unloading old appliances or pieces of a home that is no longer needed.
Consider the overall theme with the project. Do you hope to display photos your child through the years or focus on a recent trip overseas? Know the photo theme and how it plays on the window style. Take the room into consideration. You may not want to hang intimate family portraits in the living room so consider the location destination.
Try black and white photos for extra drama. Or you can add a splash of color on the black and white photos for a color pop. Use a computer photo program to change or enhance the photos. Try creating a watercolor look or a pencil drawing from your photos for your project. Alternate between color and black and white photos. Some photos in your window could be color whereas others could still be black and white-there are no hard and fast rules so tap into your creativity and have fun.
