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Use Frames to Create a Faux Garden

Spring is so close, but it’s still a little too early to get out and plant a lot of plants and flowers. Instead of waiting for the weather to warm up to enjoy a little greenery, why not create your own indoor garden? This DIY project will allow you to create a faux garden that requires virtually no upkeep and lets your creativity run rampant. It’ll be a wonderful addition to your home as winter transitions into spring, and it’ll be a great weekend project.

Step 1: Gather your materials

Frames (the number of frames you will need will depend on the shape of garden you want to create)
Spray paint
Glue
Foam board
Fake plants and flowers

Step 2: Create the garden structure

First, you’ll want to decide what shape you want your garden to take. If you want a triangle, you’ll need three picture frames, a square or rectangle four, and so on. Once you’ve decided on the shape, take the glass out of each of the frames and spray paint them on all sides in the color of your choice.

After the paint has dried, replace the glass, stand the frames up, and glue them together into your chosen shape. Once the glue has dried, put the frames on the foam board and trace around them. Cut this shape out of the foam board and glue it to the bottom of your garden structure.

Step 3: Add your plants

Next, simply add the fake plants and flowers that you want to “plant” in your garden. Get creative! Try combinations of moss, succulents, flowers, and other fake plants to create a garden that has a look that matches your home’s décor.

Need frames for this project? Take a look at Frame Warehouse’s online shop or stop into one of our locations!

How to Choose the Perfect Frames for Family Photos

Framing your family photos can be intimidating, as you certainly want to pick the perfect frames to show off your photographer’s talent and your beautiful family members, but don’t let it be! Simply follow these three quick, simple steps and you’ll have your photos framed and hung in no time.

Decide on your frame style and color. You want your frames to complement both the style of your photos and your home’s décor. In many instances these styles will be the same, as both your family photos and your home’s décor will most likely reflect your personal style. First, think color. It’s always a good idea to choose a color that highlights your photos rather than distracts from them. Second, think style. Do you prefer a minimal frame profile or do you want the frame to stand out?
Choose whether or not you want mats. Mats are pieces of heavy paper or boards that are used to create space between the frame and your photo. Including mats in your framing can create a polished, professionally done look while allowing both frame and photo to really shine.
Partner with your frame provider to order the perfect size, shape, and finish. By working with a company like Frame Warehouse, you’ll get personalized attention throughout the entire framing process. Once you know what style and color you’d like, your framing partner can help you pick the perfect color mats, the right size for each photo, and even the best finishes to match the style of your photos and your home.

If you’re ready to frame your family photos, the team at Frame Warehouse is ready to help! Give us a call or visit our Facebook page to learn more about our services.

3 Quick Ways to Update Your Home’s Color Palette

One of the secrets to great interior design is that it’s flexible—it adapts with changing seasons and tastes while its foundation remains strong and timeless. Color palette is one of the aspects of your home décor that you can easily change from one season to the next, as it only takes a few small changes in color to make a major impact on a room.

Update your frames

Frames are often hung and forgotten, but updating your frames from one season to the next can make a major—and easy—statement. With spring on the horizon, explore hues of blush and other colorful neutrals to create a breezy, spring-like color palette without distracting from your photos and artwork.

Use flowers

Flowers are one of the most underutilized home décor tools that can create a significant impact on the look and feel (and scent!) of a room. Once you know what colors you’re looking for, browse your local farmer’s market for flowers that fit your new look. If it’s a bit too early in the season and your floral options are limited, try fake flowers.

Switch out throw pillows and afghans

The easiest way to quickly update a room is to focus on the details, and what details are more noticeable than throw pillows and afghans? Choose patterned pillows in your selected color palette and get an afghan in a complementary color to bring a pop of personality to the room.

The team at Frame Warehouse is here to help you get your home ready for spring. Give us a call, check out our online store, or follow us on Facebook for more information about the services that we provide.

3 Fun Ways to Add a Bit of Style to Your Retail Store

When decorating your retail store, you certainly want the quality of your goods to speak for itself; however, it’s critical to your brand and to creating a welcoming, warm space that you design your shop in a way that supports the aesthetic of your goods. Below are three fun ways that you can add some style to your shop without distracting from the items you’re selling.

Hang artwork. Art quickly and effectively communicates certain feelings and emotions with people, making it the ideal way to silently communicate with your customers. Frame and hang whatever best fits your brand, such as art by local artists, modern prints, etc. Make sure you have each piece professionally framed to allow it to best tell your shop’s story.
Merchandize your heart out. How you present your items will impact whether or not customers can envision them in their homes. Group like items and colors, and try to showcase them in a way that invites the customer to touch them. For instance, you’ll want customers to pick up a teapot that you have on sale in order to feel its balance and experience the joy they’ll feel every day if they purchase it.
Don’t forget about your floors. All too often, the floors in a retail space are neglected. Warm up your shop’s look and bring a bit of style to the space by laying rugs over hardwoods or concrete floors, layering rugs of different shapes, colors, and styles, and exploring other fun flooring options.

Frame Warehouse would love to help you frame artwork for your retail space. Give us a call and we’ll help you determine the best services for your store’s needs.

3 Types of Art Perfect for Triptychs

As a concept, a triptych is quite simple: it is a series of three pieces of artwork hung side by side. Sometimes the pieces of art are connected, as if they had been painted on one large canvas and cut apart, and other times they are three separate pieces that share a similar color palette, subject, or theme. They are nearly always the same size and shape, and they are always wonderful focal points in a room. When creating a triptych in your home, get creative with the type of art you use to achieve a look that’s unique.

One large image. Crafting a triptych from one large image, whether it is a painting, a photograph, or a collage, is a great way to create a modern feel. To make the piece even more impactful, use a large scale and hang it over your sofa or fireplace.
A series of portraits. During family photo shoots, your photographer will take several portraits of your family and, if you ask them to, your individual family members. Choose your three favorite to frame side by side.
A collection of special ticket stubs. This is a wonderful triptych idea for a young couple! Frame three important ticket stubs that tell the story of your relationship—maybe from movies you’ve seen together or shows you’ve been to.

The finishing touch of any triptych is the perfect set of frames. The team at Frame Warehouse would love to help you choose the right frames for your piece of art. Give us a call

Don’t Forget to Add Updating Décor to Your List of Professional Goals this Year!

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You’ve probably already set your resolutions for 2017, but have you thought through your professional goals? Making professional goals is essential to building a successful career, but some people overlook just how important your actual office space is to your ability to thrive. Creating a comfortable, functional space is critical to being productive—and it’s actually quite easy to get started!

Rearrange your furniture to create a more productive flow

Whether you work as a solopreneur in your guest bedroom or are the CEO of a global company, your office space needs to be conducive to productivity. Are you always tripping over a chair, or do you have to walk to the other side of the room to pick things up from the printer? Now’s the time to switch things up and create a more functional space. When rearranging furniture, take your daily activities into consideration. For instance, you’ll need lighting where you spend most of your time and will need to create a comfortable place for client meetings if you commonly host them.

Update your office’s color scheme

Color makes a major psychological impact on people. In fact, the color of paint on your office’s walls can predispose you to certain moods. Pick a bright, cheerful new color palette that feels fresh and inviting and use these colors in your office décor, such as in new frames for your degrees.

Declutter

Many busy professionals have piles of paperwork stashed in the corners of their offices. Make it a goal for 2017 to declutter your space and create a more peaceful work environment! When going through your papers, make one pile of things you’d like to frame (such as degrees, certifications, photos, or notes from happy customers), one pile of things that need to be shredded, and one pile of things that can be recycled.

Need some help getting your office décor goals crossed off of your to do list? Contact the team at Frame Warehouse! We can help with personal and commercial framing and would love to help you create a productive space that you love spending time in.

3 Ways to Refresh Your Décor in the New Year

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The idea of getting a fresh start every new year may be a bit idealistic (you can’t really pretend the last year didn’t happen), but you can use the new year as a great opportunity to try new things, make new goals, and embark on new adventures. In the world of décor, nothing is as exciting as taking a look at a space and refreshing the elements that seem a little tired. Whether you want to update your home or office, below are three different ways you can refresh your décor in 2017.

Finally hang those photos you’ve been meaning to put up for years

You might be surprised at how many home and office spaces have bare walls. One of the best ways to quickly warm up a cold space is by hanging photos, and many people have family photos, vacation photos, and other images they’ve been meaning to hang for years. Take this opportunity to frame and hang your favorites.

Incorporate some greenery into your space

Indoor plants are absolutely wonderful additions to any room. When choosing plants, though, it’s important to pick varieties that will thrive in the indoor setting. Think about the amount of light and humidity in each room when purchasing your new plants, and make sure that you choose varieties that aren’t toxic to curious pets.

Refinish favorite furniture pieces

From reupholstering a chair to painting a dresser, there is a long list of ways that you can refresh your space by sprucing up furniture that you already own. This is also a fun way to inject a bit of personality into your space and create a look that’s entirely your own.

The team at Frame Warehouse would love to help you refresh your space this year. Feel free to stop by or call us if you have any questions—our personal and commercial framing services are at your disposal!

What Are Your Home Décor Resolutions?

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Every year, millions of people make resolutions that they hope will help them become better people and live better lives. Weight loss, eating healthier, and sticking to a better budget are all quite common as resolutions go, but have you ever thought to make a resolution about your home décor? Your home is where you live, where you spend time with your family. It is a reflection of you and your life. Don’t you want to update your décor to create a more peaceful, fulfilling living space?

If home décor resolutions have already popped into your head, run with them! Your first thoughts are often the most important when it comes to subjects like this. But if you need some inspiration, think about these simple yet highly impactful resolutions you can make this year.

Update your frames. Frames are so important to the look and feel of your home—as well as the safety of your photos and artwork. How about aiming to update the frames in one room of your home each month?
Embrace your personal style. Too many of us have decorated our homes in a style that’s popular or what we think we ought to like. Let’s do away with that! Try making a resolution to explore new styles and create an approach to décor that’s authentically you.
Update your bedding. While you certainly want to buy new bedding when necessary, updating your current bedding doesn’t have to entail a complete overhaul. How about thinking of new ways to combine sheet and blanket patterns and textures to breathe new life into your current bedding sets?

We’d love to know what your home décor resolutions are! Feel free to leave us a note with them on Facebook. If the Frame Warehouse team can be of any help as you achieve your home décor goals please let us know, we’d love to assist!

Want to Showcase Your Holiday Cards? Frame Them

Decorating for the holidays is fun, and you can create great amounts of cheer with just a few small touches. For instance, a centerpiece with some pine and a few candles can transform your dining room into a holiday haven. Switching out your current throw pillows for pillows in your favorite holiday colors can create a comfy, festive living room. When decorating your home, it’s important to remember the true meaning of the holiday spirit, and what better way to celebrate that spirit than to celebrate those you love most? By incorporating holiday cards from friends and family into your décor, you can create a space that is both festive and meaningful.

Frame your favorite holiday cards

Many people save holiday cards from loved ones that they’ve lost, or from when they were very young. These cards are often fragile, but you can display them in a way that allows you to enjoy your most cherished holiday greetings while keeping them protected. Simply frame them! Choose a simple, elegant frame that matches the style of your holiday décor.

Create a holiday card wreath

This is a fun project, particularly if you have little ones who want to get in on the holiday decorating. Simply choose a wreath and attach your favorite holiday cards around it. You can keep it traditional with a green wreath or get creative with a more modern metallic wreath.

Create a holiday card shadowbox

A shadowbox is a wonderful way to show off many cards at once—and it will allow you to display other holiday décor, too. Try putting some ornaments in the bottom of a shadowbox and nestling your favorite holiday cards into them (in addition to being pretty, this will prevent you from having to damage the cards by attaching them to the shadowbox with tape or pins).

The team at Frame Warehouse is ready to help you with your holiday décor needs. Check out our online shop or give us a call today!

3 Framed Gifts from the Heart this Holiday Season

Finding the perfect gift for someone can put a lot of pressure on you—especially if you don’t typically exchange gifts. When deciding what to give, keep in mind that the best gifts are those that come from the heart. No matter how much it costs, a heartfelt gift will be cherished for years to come. Below are three framed gifts that your friends and family will love.

Gift 1: A framed family photo

Whether your friend or family member has already had photos taken or you are surprising them with a family photo session, providing a framed image that they can hang is a wonderful way to celebrate the spirit of the holidays. This is also an incredibly moving and thoughtful gift to give after a loved one has passed, as the photo of your friend or family member with their loved one will be cherished for years to come.

Gift 2: A framed ticket from a shared event

Lots of people keep tickets to movies, football games, hockey games, and other events, but these memories often go left unseen in a drawer. For a heartfelt gift, frame a ticket to a meaningful event. Perhaps a movie ticket from your first date with your spouse, or a ticket to your child’s first professional football game.

Gift 3: A framed photo representing a promise

Frames are wonderful for preserving memories, but they can also be used to promise the creation of future memories! For example, you could frame a print or other piece of art made in the next country that you and your spouse are going to explore together.

The team at Frame Warehouse is ready to help you pick out the perfect frames for your gifts. Give us a call or check out our online shop today!