Category: Commercial Framing

Your Frame, Our Focus

See it big and keep it simple. – Wilferd Peterson

Wise words that we try to live by.

For over 25 years, that’s all we have ever wanted to do;
see the big picture – yours – and keep our focus simple by framing artwork with the highest quality materials at the lowest price. Simple.

Every Frame Warehouse location is staffed with professional design consultants and framers ready to guide you with selections that will enhance your artwork, making the one-of-a-kind piece the standout you expect. Best of all, we build all of our frames locally ensuring the highest quality.

With graduation and wedding season upon us, you can trust us to frame these priceless memories. From framing caps, diplomas, and tassels in shadow boxes to creating a beautifully framed wedding portrait, Frame Warehouse has the expertise you can trust.

Here is what one of our valued customers has to say:

“I have used Frame Warehouse for all my framing needs since moving to Charlotte 25 years ago.They are truly customer oriented in both service and quality. I wouldn’t go anywhere else. Their prices are unbeatable”.

Metal or wood, neutral or bold, single mat or layers, how do you choose? With endless choices available, selecting the right materials can be overwhelming. Our professional design consultants are here to help you select just the right materials for your piece all at the lowest price possible.

We invite you into one of our 11 locations throughout North and South Carolina to experience the ease and simplicity of custom framing with Frame Warehouse. Expert advice, high quality materials, locally crafted and the lowest price, guaranteed.

Can’t make it to the store? We offer the same high-quality service and materials online shipped for one flat rate! Shop now!

What We Frame & Love

With the world faces challenges more than ever lately, at Frame Warehouse, we pride ourselves on bringing positivity and hope by showcasing what matters to our clients.

What We Frame
The ability to frame almost anything has been a long-standing reward across all of our locations.

Photos
It’s a known fact that photos are great to frame, but nothing makes our hearts more full than framing wedding snapshots, children’s remarkable moments, families gathered together, and vacation highlights. Framing these is like providing a time capsule that many can enjoy.

Awards
When we frame awards and medals from veterans and scholars, we find ourselves beaming throughout the process. The honor of being trusted with such, makes us feel we have earned our name throughout the years.

Paintings
Art has been helping us all get by the past few months and what fantastic artwork we have seen! From oil canvases to beautiful watercolors, the array of art mediums has grown our love for local art and deepened our appreciation for skilled artists.

Our custom framing projects are one of our specialties here at Frame Warehouse. From our team across our 11 locations in North and South Carolina, thank you for continuing to trust the Frame Warehouse with your photos, awards, art, and, most importantly, memories. We look forward to being your go-to for your Framing needs.

The Layered Look

While some people insist on having color in every corner of their home, others equally love all things natural, and some live by the credo “less is more”, everyone can customize their framed art to live in harmony with their décor. One of the most popular ways to do this is by layering elements within your frame. With a color, texture, and style of frame for every project and budget, Frame Warehouse is here to offer some tips on how to get the layered look!

Mats
Mats come in hundreds of colors, patterns, and textures making them a popular choice when coordinating with décor. With just a small reveal, adding a vibrant mat can enhance strong colors within a piece while adding a neutral mat allows the art to stand on its own. Craving drama? Try layering mats!

Fillets
Fillets are a small, flexible piece of a small piece of molding that can fit inside the lip of a frame, or between matting. Fillets serve as a decorative way to add a hint of color to your piece. When combined with matting, fillets “set-off” the artwork, bringing focus to the piece.

Liners
Traditionally, liners have been used in place of mats to frame oil paintings or other artwork not requiring acrylic or glass glazing. This fabric-covered molding, used inside the outer molding of a custom frame, comes in a wide variety of fabric choices and colors making them a great option for layering. Consider layering multiple colors for a unique look.

Layered Moldings
Add another layer of customization to your frame by layering moldings. With countless styles to choose from – elegant, modern, traditional – in a variety of widths and textures, you can create a one-of-a-kind frame that will have impact. Create a layered molding to use inside the frame to create a look similar to that of a liner.

Whether your frame needs to burst with every color of the rainbow, needs to have dimension using only black, or simply needs to fade away so the art is the star, Frame Warehouse can create the perfect piece for you! Ready to get started? Visit www.framewarehouse.net/shop and start layering today! Best-of-all we can ship your custom piece, no matter the size, for a flat rate of $10!

Use Frames to Create Geometric Art for Your Home

Creating a focal point on the largest wall in your living room is a wonderful way to draw in the eye and create a warm space. While hanging a large piece of art may be ideal, it’s not always financially feasible. If you’re on a budget but want a unique, eye-catching feature for your living room, try this geometric art project using nothing but frames!

Step One: Gather Your Frames

The wonderful thing about using frames as art is that you can create virtually any style with them, as they come in so many different shapes, colors, textures, and sizes. Get a sense of how large you want your whole art piece to be and put some thought into the kind of style you’d like to create. Once you’ve decided on these two things, head over to Frame Warehouse. We’ll help you pick out the perfect collection of frames for your feature wall.

If you’re going to take the DIY route to picking out frames, keep these things in mind:

Frames similar in color and texture can create a sleeker, more polished look
Frames that complement one another in color and have different textures can create a sophisticated yet eclectic look

Step Two: Lay Out Your Design

To avoid putting too many holes in your wall, it’s a good idea to lay out your design on the floor or kitchen table before you start hanging your frames. Start with your larger frames first, then create clusters of your smaller frames around and within the larger ones. Remember to be creative—there’s no right or wrong way to do this! Try overlapping frames and grouping different colors and textures until you get a layout that you’re happy with.

Step Three: Hang Your Frames

When hanging your frames, start with the middle of your design and work your way out. This will ensure that your art is centered on your wall. Don’t forget to use a level!

Want help picking out frames for your geometric art piece? Stop into Frame Warehouse!

DIY: Create a Unique “Wreath” with Frames

Putting up a new wreath is a fun and festive way to mark each season—but it can become expensive and difficult to maintain, especially if you’re using plants or foliage. Instead, why not try this DIY version? Cost-effective and fun to make, this will allow you to celebrate each season while decorating your home in a way that reflects your personal style.

DIY Frame Wreath Step 1: Gather Your Materials

One medium to large sized frame (depending upon the size of your door)
Paint (optional)
Ribbon, yarn, or twine, depending on your style preference
Seasonal items to hang from your wreath (ornaments, wooden letters, bells, etc.)
Stapler
Over-the-door wreath holder

DIY Frame Wreath Step 2: Assemble Your Wreath

First, decide whether or not to paint your frame. A great way to skip this step is to visit us at Frame Warehouse and choose a frame that’s already the color and style that you want. If you are painting, make sure you sand the frame first if necessary.

Next, cut strips of your ribbon, yarn, or twine to different lengths. You’ll want one strip per ornament that you’re going to hang. Once they are cut, go ahead and attach the ornaments to the bottoms of the strips.

Once your ornaments are attached, place your frame on a table so that the back is facing up. Use your stapler to attach the tops of the strips to the top of the frame. This way you’ll be able to see the strips coming down from behind the top of the frame when you have it hanging.

If you like the look of your wreath at this point, go ahead and hang it by a loop of ribbon, yarn, or twine on the over-the-door wreath holder. But don’t stop here if you want to add more decoration! Get creative and use the rest of your materials to further decorate your wreath.

Want help picking the perfect frame for this project? Stop by Frame Warehouse!

How Can Frames Add Texture to Your Home?

Texture is an important facet of your home’s style. From a hand crocheted throw to a woven tapestry, you can bring texture into your living space in a long list of ways. One of the easiest ways to do this is through your frames.

Textured Frames Means Wood Frames, Right?

When someone mentions texture and frames in the same sentence, your mind probably naturally drifts in the direction of wood frames. While wood frames aren’t the only ones that can bring texture into a room (they all can!), let’s pause on this idea for a moment.

Wood frames are wonderful because they can be completely understated or they can make a very loud statement, depending on the wood grain and color you choose. One of the best options for bringing warmth and style into a room without overpowering it is by using barn wood frames.

Smooth Textured Frames for a Bit of Sophistication

This isn’t to say that rougher textures can’t be sophisticated, because they can, but a smooth texture is a wonderful way to bring a polished look to a room. Want to really turn the elegance up a notch? Choose a matte smooth finish.

Ornate Frames for Over the Top Style

If your style is a bit more traditional or elaborate, have some fun with ornate frames! These have molding on them, creating different patterns around the frame. These are particularly fun to use when framing oil paintings and other more traditional pieces of artwork.

Want a bit of guidance choosing the right frames for your living space? The team at Frame Warehouse would love to help!

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.

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!