Spring Cleaning: Don’t Forget the Gallery Wall

Spring Cleaning

Goodbye gray skies, hello sunshine! Spring is here and it’s time to fling open those doors and windows, breathe the fresh air and freshen up your space! While you are dusting the shelves and fluffing the pillows, don’t forget to refresh the gallery wall!

Besides removing the cobwebs and dusting the frames, Spring offers an opportunity to introduce lighter, brighter and more colorful palette that will enliven your décor and your spirit.

Here are a few tips for Spring cleaning your gallery wall:

1. Remove everything! That’s right, take it all down. Nothing is more inspiring than a blank wall and by removing everything you will have an opportunity to clean and dust each piece and consider whether it says “Spring” or if it would be better enjoyed in a new spot.
2. Lay out your gallery wall on the floor in a space approximately the size of the wall-space. This is your chance to see your wall in a new way, introduce new frames and make easy adjustments. Try removing smaller pieces; this allows the larger pieces some breathing room and highlights their importance on the wall.
3. Add a pop of color. Spring is the time to add the bright, natural colors you crave! Try building your gallery wall around a bold color from nature. At Frame Warehouse, we offer frames in a variety of colors including a gorgeous citrus yellow. Making yellow the center, you can continue building out your wall with metallic frames in gold and enjoy all the light they will reflect!

Now that you have cleaned and rearranged, maybe you need to refresh some frames or add Spring art to your gallery wall! Visit www.framewarehouse.net and shop our huge selection of ready-made and custom frames. Best of all, you can order affordable frames online and receive them fast and hassle free!

Gallery Wall 101

Gallery Wall 101 | Frame Warehouse | 12 Convenient Locations

Gallery Wall 101, A Step By Step Guide To Building A Gallery Wall That Utilizes Your Space Best

Are you hung-up on how to hang up your framed art or photos? Don’t worry, you are not alone! Here at Frame Warehouse, some of the most common questions we’re asked are centered around how to display your art piece:

– Should you use an odd or even number of frames?
– Do they all have to match?
– What is the best way to arrange my art on the wall?

By surrounding yourself with framed images and artwork, you are putting the story of your life on display. From showcasing those who are most important to you to highlighting travels, the way you hang your artwork is important.

One of the most popular ways to showcase your framed art is a gallery wall. This type of display works well on any size wall and will create a gallery feel. Here are a few ways to arrange your gallery wall:

– Modern Grid: A grid consists of frames that are the same shape, size, and style. When planning a grid, you will evenly space your artwork using 2 – 4 frames horizontally. Next, add a row directly below the first line of frames, using the same spacing measurements as the first row. As space allows, continue adding rows. This gives your gallery wall a clean, modern feel.

– Mixed Grid: A mixed grid utilizes a grid pattern while mixing 2 different frame sizes. Use a larger frame for the top and bottom row, and a smaller frame-size for the middle row. This gives your gallery wall visual interest while maintaining a modern aesthetic.

– Organic Grid: Mix size, shape, and style in a defined area to create an organic shape. Place the frames vertically and horizontally, equal distances apart mimicking a heartbeat monitor. This creates visual interest, drawing your eyes up and down to each special piece.

Whether you opt for a modern, mixed, or an organic grid, be sure your treasured artwork is in a frame that will enhance it. Frame Warehouse has a large selection of frame styles that are perfect for your gallery wall. Best of all, with one-stop online ordering, creating a custom look for your home has never been easier! Visit https://framewarehouse.net and create your one-of-a-kind piece today!

Framing Tips For The 3 Most Popular Design Styles

Framing Tips For The 3 Most Popular Design Styles | Frame Warehouse

Design Styles that Fit the Frame!

Whether you are freshening up your décor or changing your entire design aesthetic, it is important to know some key elements of popular design styles. Accessories, including framed artwork, can make or break your style – but how do you know what frame to choose for your décor? Check out our tips for the 3 most popular design styles below:

Farmhouse Chic – Also referred to as rustic and refined, this design style is characterized by layering old with new, texture, and weathered wood. When choosing a frame for this design style, consider using wood frames like Frame Warehouse’s Light Brown Barnwood or Brown/Grey Barnwood. Mix in black frames to achieve the old with new and be sure to hang and lean your frames to achieve that layered look.

Minimalism – A minimalist design aesthetic emphasizes the notion that less is more and pays attention to function over form. For this reason, clean lines and grid patterns are essential and a gallery wall is a must. Some key elements to think about when choosing a frame for this style are quality, simplicity, white space, light wood, and some metallics. Frame Warehouse’s Blonde Maple is perfect for the organic feel of minimalist design, while the Stainless Silver is ideal for reflecting natural light. Customize your artwork with a white matte for that extra white space!

Maximalism – In complete contrast to minimalism, maximalism embraces the sentiment that more is more. Characterized by bright colors, patterns, eclectic furniture and textures, maximalism allows for everything that minimalism doesn’t. Often you will find colorful artwork framed in gold metallic next to an heirloom portrait framed in a chunky blue frame. When choosing frames for this style, think bold, colorful, and metallic. Frame Warehouse has several frames to choose from for this style including the 3 ½” Gold Ornate, Gold with Mahogany Panel, and frames in colors like blue, orange, and yellow.

No matter what your style, the trend in 2020 is quality. Invest in a custom frame that will preserve your artwork or family photo for a lifetime. Let the experts at Frame Warehouse help you choose just the right frame for your project and your design style! Already know what you need? Visit our online framing shop and get just the right frame sent to you in just a few clicks! Order now and get $5 shipping on all-ready-made frames and $10 shipping on custom framing!

Do I Really Need A Custom Frame?

Do I Really Need A Custom Frame? | Frame Warehouse | Charlotte, NC

Do I really need a custom frame? This is a question we hear a lot at Frame Warehouse. Honestly, the answer to that question is another question! What would you like to frame?

Ready-Made vs. Custom Framing

In order to determine whether custom framing is right for you, it’s beneficial to know the difference between ready-made and custom frames.

Ready-made frames are manufactured en masse, in standard sizes and come with basic frame, glass or acrylic, and backing. These can be a great solution for inexpensive prints, color-pops, or items you know you will change out regularly. We carry a great selection of high-quality, ready-made frames at Frame Warehouse, simply ask our experts and we can help you determine what’s right for you!

Custom framing is an option that is customized to your art piece, your décor, even size! From framing that treasured autographed jersey or military uniform to priceless works of art or your child’s handprint, we can (and have) frame it all. Custom framing involves choosing the frame, molding, matte, glass, and backing. With thousands of choices and combinations, our experts can advise you as to what will work best for your piece. For instance, will you be hanging your watercolor painting in a sunny area? You may want to choose UV protected glass to prevent fading. Are you framing an odd-sized, multi-dimensional sculpture? We can select a frame that will lend itself well to a shadow-box and build it according to your measurements. Best of all, we can turn most items around in under a week! While it’s true that custom framing can cost a little more when it comes to expensive artwork or unique memorabilia the value that custom framing provides lasts a lifetime.

Do you have a photo or piece of artwork you would like to preserve but are unsure of the best way to frame it? Drop by one of Frame Warehouse’s 12 framing locations in North and South Carolina and let our experts guide you!

Should I Hang or Should I Lean?

Should I Lean or Should I Hang? | Frame Warehouse | Charlotte NC

So, you received a fun print as a gift over the holidays and the pressure is on to find the right spot to display it in your home. Should you make the commitment and hang it up? Should you perch it on a shelf so it will “lean into” your décor? While there is no cut-and-dry answer, we have come up with a few tips that will help you decide!

Keeping it casual?
Is your home décor bohemian in nature or really casual? If so, leaning your artwork may be ideal for your aesthetic. Leaning your artwork provides great design opportunities for layering art with object and texture. Here are a few additional benefits to leaning:

– Leaning artwork lends to a casual, effortless look and is Instagram-chic
– Your artwork can be placed virtually anywhere there is a flat surface and a wall
– Requires no tools, or picture hanging strips and leaves your walls damage-free
– Can’t commit? No problem! Artwork can be changed around easily allowing you to refresh your look with ease
– Easily conceal unsightly vents, outlets, or dings in your home

Things to watch out for when leaning:

– Leaning can look cluttered or unfinished. Beware of leaning and layering art and objects of the same size as this can lead to a disorganized look rather than an art moment
– While you will not make holes in your wall, leaning an item in a high-traffic area can lead to marks on the wall or accidents. Choose your placement wisely!

Keeping it classy?
Do you prefer a cleaner look or have small children or pets? If so, forgo the leaning and hang it up! Hanging your artwork can elevate (pun intended!) your piece and adds to a clean, organized design style. Here are a few things to think about when deciding to hang artwork:

– Hanging your artwork is a commitment. You know you will be making a hole in the wall, so a great deal of planning is required. Your guests will appreciate the special moment a hung piece adds to your décor.
– Love gallery walls? Hanging is the only way to get the desired effect. Whether your style is formal or casual, a gallery wall is a beautiful way to display your treasured pieces.
– Use your tools! Plan where you want to hang your piece and measure twice! Use a level to ensure your artwork is straight. This is particularly important when creating a gallery wall!

Whether you are “leaning into” the lean or you are “hanging out” with the thought of hanging, Frame Warehouse can help you from frame to hang (or lean!) with custom framing, hanging tips and even the proper tools to display your artwork. Be sure to follow us on social media, and share how you have displayed your artwork! As always, stop by one of our 12 locations in North or South Carolina and get a custom frame for next to nothing!

Frame Worthy Art On A Budget

Are you ready to give your home an upgrade on a budget? With a little creativity and an amazing frame we’ve put together some easy and affordable ways to up your home decor game in 2020.

Framed Fabric

When it comes to fabric styles and selections the possibilities are endless. You may have a piece of custom fabric from an upholstered furniture piece or curtain tucked away in a closet. If you are the search for a new fabric piece your local fabric or craft store should have lots to choose from and the cost of a small piece of fabric is reasonable.

Framed Wallpaper Scraps

Wallpaper has made its way back in to home trends. Framing a trendy piece of wallpaper or even using scraps of your wallpaper project are affordable options to create art. Framing wallpaper cuts also takes the “commitment” out of hanging wallpaper. With so many styles and choices of wallpaper you can find a piece that shows your personality and becomes the wow factor to complete your room

Everyone loves a little DIY project and its even better when it fits into your budget. As 2020 approaches let your crafty side shine with a frame from your friends at Frame Warehouse showing off your latest project. You can shop our frames online or at any of our 12 locations. Find your perfect frame today www.framewarehouse.net

Creating Cozy this Holiday Season

‘Tis the season to curl up next to the fire and create cozy in your home.  Do you find yourself scrolling through Pinterest in hopes of inspiration to create your own winter wonderland? Frame Warehouse has some ideas surrounding this seasonal challenge to help you spend more time enjoying your home.

Find Your Theme

Just like your favorite book, give your room a theme. You can think vintage, cabin life, lodge retreat or traditional for your holiday ideas. Find a place to store your inspiration and then move on to the next step.

Pick Your Colors

Colors can be one of the most challenging in every area of design, creation or art, but don’t get bogged down on this magical step. Try to keep your main colors to two or three and throw in a wild card to use a splash of.

One Central Focal Point

Find your main focal point in the room, maybe a fire place, large piece of furniture or an amazing mirror. Place your decorations, pillows and frames throughout the room bringing the eye back to the focal point and staying true to your selected colors.

When it comes to choosing a frame remember to pick your color or material that fits well in your holiday theme. Will your large framed holiday canvas be the show stopper? Did your family member create a magical piece that will hang proudly on your wall? Mix in small frame styles or steal the show with a beautiful frame to bring cozy into your home this holiday season. You can shop our selection of frames and frame packages online or in our stores throughout North and South Carolina. Find your frame here www.framewarehouse.net.

Spice Up Your Walls with the Color of Fall

Fall Frame | Frame Warehouse

The weather is a little cooler, the air is crisp and the leaves are exploding with fiery color – autumn has arrived! There is something about this time of year that makes us want to dress in flannel, roast smores, and of course consume anything pumpkin flavored!

The autumn solstice provides a different rainbow of colors, one that evokes warmth and represents everything we love about the outdoors. From burnt orange sunsets that lead to inky blue nights, leaves that look as if they have ignited in gorgeous reds, oranges, and gold to rich greens, greys, and browns that are exposed once the flora has gone to sleep, autumn colors comfort and mesmerize.

Bring this feeling inside by adding the colors of autumn to your space. Consider changing the frames on your gallery wall to a spruce green or espresso brown, bringing a woodland feel into your home. Spice up your space with frames in colors of cayenne, marigold, and of course pumpkin – gorgeous! Like a little more glamour? Capture the flicker of a flame when you choose frames in beautiful metallics like gold, silver and even mirrored frames.

Whether you are a pumpkin spice fan or you love the crunchy leaves under your feet, www.framewarehouse.com can help you spice up your walls this season! Have an idea for artwork but need some guidance? How about just a few ready-made frames for those pumpkin patch photos? We have the expert advice you are looking for at an affordable price.

Harvest the memories, It’s fall y’all!

Don’t Get Spooked When Choosing A Frame

Don't Get Spooked When Choosing A Frame | Frame Warehouse

It finally happened. You went to your local fall art festival and bought a gorgeous original painting. The composition and color left you breathless, so you took the plunge. After carefully walking through the crowd back to the car, you placed it in the trunk and prayed it would make it back home in one piece. Just a few weeks later, the artwork rests in your home, unhung and unsung. You know you need it framed, but where to start? To matte or not to matte? Floating or not floating? Not to mention the countless moulding colors and styles. Where do you start? Luckily, at Frame Warehouse, we have a few ideas!

First, consider the type of art you want to be framed. Is it an original painting or a piece of modern art? How about the medium, is it oil paint, watercolor or drawing? All of these qualities will help guide you down the path to the right frame. For instance, if you are framing an original oil painting, you may want to choose a moulding that reflects the time period when the art was created. Have something modern? Try a sleek metallic.

Next, think about where the artwork will be displayed. Environments that are humid, dusty, warm, or even exposed to sunlight for an extended amount of time can impact your artwork. Giving full consideration to where the art will be hung will help you choose the correct glass (or no glass) to be incorporated into the frame.

Finally, choose an established framing professional like Frame Warehouse. With over 25 years of experience, the specialists at Frame Warehouse have preserved nearly every type of artwork. We can help guide you through the process of custom framing and know the relevant questions to ask in order to create just the look you want in your home. Custom framing does not have to be a spooky process, especially when you trust a professional with that art piece.

Did you recently purchase a fabulous piece from your local art festival or gallery? Visit framewarehouse.net to find which of our 12 locations is closest to you! We can’t wait to see what you bought!

Summer Memories

Frame Warehouse | Summer Memories | Charlotte NC

The early morning sunrise, the squeak of the brakes from the school bus and children squealing with excitement as they don just the right backpack for school…these are the sounds of summer fading into autumn. But, before you say goodbye, be sure to remember the days between the last bell and the first bell! Here at Frame Warehouse, we have a few ideas to keep you basking in the glow of summer memories!

First, curate moments. You know, the ones where the first barbeque of the season left everyone a little messy or the time the water balloon toss became a neighborhood event? What about the first time your child went down the waterslide or you traveled to some exotic land? Whatever the moment, save it for savoring.

Next, once you have identified your moments, print them out in black and white. Black and white photos evoke nostalgia, wistfulness, and emotion. They also happen to look great when hung next to one another!

Lastly, frame these beauties to last a lifetime. Preserve the moments in minimalist or floating frames so that the focal point is the memory. Create a collection of 4, 6, or 9 for maximum visual impact. An up and coming trend is chrome frames which are striking when paired with black and white photography.

Regardless of the images you choose, you can count on Frame Warehouse to help you every step of the way! Whether you need help choosing just the right photo or selecting the perfect frame and glass to preserve it behind, we are here to help you pick just the thing!

Visit us at www.framewarehouse.net or drop by one of our 12 locations for expert help today!