Formal Collage

• Simple shots keep the elegant flair of a formal room.Jupiterimages/Photos.com/Getty Images
  
  Formal living spaces can add warmth without sacrificing design by using a symmetrical collage of dog prints. Use a consistent frame color and size. Create an equally sized and spaced square collage display. To add to the drama of the room, format each picture to highlight the same sepia tone or use a black and white finish. For a dramatic flair, use tightly shot images that are specific to one dog. Avoid snapshot action images in a formal setting.
  
  

Whimsical Collage

• Keep wild photos tamed by using basic frames and solid white matting.Apple Tree House/Lifesize/Getty Images
  
  For a more whimsical look, take snapshots of dogs in different settings and positions. Using photo editing software, crop the images for different angles and overall image appeal. Consider using a vintage photo color setting or use a color saturation device. Have each shot printed only once, using a different size for each image. Use a consistent color or theme for the matting of each picture. Choose from complementary frame color and designs but avoid duplicates. Lay out the frames on the floor and rearrange in a free-flowing manner until finding the desired look.
  
  

Specialty Print Collage

• Filmstrip patterns use a large center image and small side shots.David De Lossy/Photodisc/Getty Images
  
  Specialty print companies can take images and screen print or paint them on to unique surfaces. Take various dog images and have them printed on to metal, canvas, or other unique surfaces. For a streamlined look, use only one texture of surface for the prints and keep the images similar in theme and tone. Draw attention to the collage by creating a unique pattern, such as a flagstone or filmstrip style.
  
  

Artistic Collage

• Focus on a single body part for an artistic look.Jupiterimages/Brand X Pictures/Getty Images
  
  Incorporate some instant artistry by focusing on individual pieces of a dog image. Create a three screen image from one shot by cutting a focused head shot of the dog into thirds. Have each piece printed to equal size and place next to each other on the wall. Surround the large split image by additional smaller shots. Include whole body image, shots of just an ear, and even a wagging tail. Keep the pattern of small images distinct and repetitive. For example, create three rows of equally spaced smaller shots directly under the larger three images.