Most photos we take with a phone or camera are viewed on a screen or developed in standard sizes. That is perfectly enough for everyday use. However, there are photographs that deserve something more - to hang on a wall and catch the eye of everyone who enters the room. Large format prints can give an interior a completely new character and turn a favourite photo into a true home decoration.
Which photos work well as enlargements
Not every photo is suitable for large format developing. Landscape photographs look best - wide panoramas of mountains, the sea, fields, or forests. Architectural photos and nighttime city views look equally impressive. Portraits can also make an impact when enlarged, but here the high resolution of the file is important so that faces do not look blurry. A good rule of thumb is to check whether the photo looks sharp when zoomed in on a computer screen to a size similar to the planned print. If the details hold up well, you can confidently order an enlargement.
Where to hang a large print
Large prints look best on an empty, uniform wall where they have space to "breathe". The living room above the sofa, the hallway, or the bedroom are natural places to display such photos. It is also worth keeping lighting in mind - a photo hung opposite a window will reflect light, and one placed in a dark corner will lose its depth. Side, diffused light is the best friend of a large print.
If you have a photo that you truly love and want to display in a way that makes an impression, consider the XXL format. A high quality print like this can transform a room more effectively than many interior changes. And best of all, you look at it every day and it brings you joy every day - and that is not something you can say about many things we buy for our homes.
