Balance Your Home & Room Designs

Ways to create balance
Using the same size frame in rows or columns
Even spacing between framed art pieces

If you are looking to make a bolder statement, opting for asymmetry with a larger frame size paired with two smaller frames makes a significant impact. Balance with negative space, art styles, and color choices, including those of your frames, can bring a room together. When you decide to style your home or room, create balance while keeping your style and your focus. Need quality frames at affordable prices, shop Frame Warehouse. Frame Warehouse is the preferred frame experts among many interior designers.

 

Style Your Bookshelf Right

Bookshelves are a place where you can show off your style and, of course, a home for your favorite reading material.  As the type of bookshelves and ease of assembly have emerged over the years, a cleanly styled bookshelf has stood the test of time.

Where to begin

When you start to style your bookshelf, first make a pile of all the items you want to display.  Go through each of these and take out books and accessories that are worn or damaged. Start with adding the books first.  Make sure to vary your placement of the books from shelf to shelf.  One shelf can have the books aligned to the left and the next to the center. Books can also be stacked to break up the variations.

Bookends and sculptures

Sculptures make striking bookends. Make sure your sculptures are heavy and sturdy enough to be a functioning bookend. Use bookends and sculptures that flow with your room. Using sculptures with similar colors to the room decor helps pull the bookshelf in, especially if the bookshelf is tucked away in a corner.

Artwork and frames

Artwork and framed photos can help bring depth to the shelving. Place a small, framed picture towards the back of the shelf to emphasize this. Frames made with different materials can add touches to complete your shelving—a classic gold frame pairs well with navy sculptures.

The finished look

After you have placed a few small pieces of art on the stacked books, take a step back and look at your bookshelf as a piece of the room.  Should you place a small amount of greenery on the shelves? Make sure the bookshelf has balance.  You may need to move a few things. But overall, the bookshelf should enhance your room, not take it over.

Need a frame to place on your bookshelf?  Frame Warehouse offers a large selection of quality frames at excellent prices.  You can find the perfect frame at one of our 11 locations in North and South Carolina or shop our frame selections online anytime www.framewarehouse.net.

Showcase What Matters

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Showcase what matters. A simple phrase, but one that is at the root of our business here at Frame Warehouse. Our goal has always been to offer high-quality framing at the lowest price so that you can display your prized possessions proudly. The current Covid-19 crisis has caused all of us to slow down and reflect on what is important in our lives; we thought we would take a minute and share what keeps us going here at Frame Warehouse.

Over 25 years ago, we came together as family, friends, and craftsman to serve our local community by providing access to custom products for the average customer. Since then, we have helped individuals and business clients envision frame designs that bring life to their art, no matter the medium. In other words, “showcase what matters.”

Developing relationships with our customers has been and continues to be, our number one priority. Whether you are in need of a one-time custom framing project or you are a commercial client; we value each consultation and strive for more than a completed transaction…our goal is to become a trusted friend in the business.

Focusing on building relationships has made us the region’s largest provided of picture frames, photo frames, and custom framing. You have trusted us to preserve your finest items, from a child’s portrait to commissioned art. We pride ourselves on making your vision come to life, so if we don’t have what you need, we’ll go the extra mile to get it. Period. Because of this commitment, we offer hundreds of standard size ready-made frames, custom frames and matting options at gallery quality for a low price!

While the stay-at-home order has changed the way all of us are living and working, we want you to know that we are here for you. We may not be in-store at one of our 11 locations, but we are available 24/7 here at www.framewarehouse.net. We are still creating hand-crafted custom frames, shipping custom and ready-made frames, all for a flat fee ($5 for ready-made and $10 for custom). So, go ahead and showcase what matters – we’ll be here ready to help.

4 Easy Steps to Choosing a Frame Online with Frame Warehouse

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You’ve just had the most beautiful family portraits taken complete with gorgeous lighting and backgrounds and you can’t wait to display them in your home! Now comes the fun part – choosing a frame online! Frame Warehouse is here to help you with 4 steps that will make it easy to order the perfect frame online at an affordable price!

Step 1 – Determine where you will place your portrait or artwork. Will it reside in a common space like a living room or be placed in a bedroom or bath area? Making this decision early will help guide you as you select frame materials and color to match your décor.

Step 2 – Measure your piece! Is it a standard size (8 x 10, 11 x 14, 12 x 16, 16 x 20, etc) or a size that will require a custom-built frame (13.5 x 7.25)? At Frame Warehouse, we offer both standard-size frames and custom frames online at an affordable price. Best of all, we offer $5 shipping for standard frames and $10 for custom frames no matter the size!

Step 3 – Choose your material. Use the subject matter of the portrait of art to determine the color and style of the frame. If you are framing a family portrait, consider using a wood frame that adds to the feeling of warmth from the photo. Our Barnwood and Mahogany frames are excellent choices! Wood frames are also excellent choices if artwork is being placed in a “soft” space like a bedroom. However, if your artwork is clean, minimalist, and uncluttered, consider going to an opposite extreme by choosing an ornate frame in gold or even black.

Step 4 – Choose whether you want only the frame or if you would like the frame package. In the case of frame only, some artwork is best displayed without acrylic and backing – fiber art and art created from natural paper are good examples. However, if you want to frame a photo or print, you may consider choosing the frame package which comes complete with acrylic, backing, and hangers. Our frame packages are available for our standard frames at this time.

If you follow the 4 easy steps, all you have to do is click checkout and your perfect frame will be on its way from our frame store to your home in no time! You can place your order online at www.framewarehouse.net.

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!

Should I Hang or Should I Lean?

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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.

Choose The Perfect Wall Mirror

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Important considerations go into choosing the right mirror, including shape, style, and frame. However, you can make impeccable choices in all categories but the mirror will still be wrong. The size of the mirror must fit the size of the space.

Understand the mirror’s purpose
Before you choose a mirror, decide what its primary purpose will be:

Fill an empty spot on a wall.
Make a small room seem larger
Make a dramatic statement
Do what a mirror does best, which is to reflect
Know the appropriate size

Once you decide the mirror’s main purpose, you can select an appropriate size. If you plan to hang a mirror on a large wall such as in a dining room, it can make a dramatic splash. Therefore, a mirror on a large wall should have a height of two to two-and-a-half feet. If you plan to hang the mirror above a credenza, for example, the length of the mirror should be slightly less than the length of the furniture.

Smaller mirrors can also work in a large room, but it matters where you place them. For example, accent mirrors of less than one foot in height can bring sophistication near the entrance to the room.

If you plan to hang a mirror in a bathroom, the same rules for size apply. A mirror placed above a vanity should be slightly shorter in length than the vanity.

Selecting the right frame for your mirror is also important. A frame—sleek, ornate, rustic, modern, or contemporary—should complement the room where you’ll hang the mirror.

Did you know many of the Frame Warehouse locations offer a great selection of mirrors?  Find the location near you, view locations.

Creating a Vintage Effect Framed Mirror

Framed mirrors can add a bit of light and beauty to almost any space, but sometimes a shiny new mirror doesn’t really mesh with the décor. That doesn’t mean that you must forego a mirror in these areas. Instead, you can hang a distressed mirror. Here’s how you can make one yourself from any mirror.

You’ll need:

  • A mirror, free from any backing
  • Protective gear (safety glasses, gloves, apron, mask)
  • Paint brush
  • Paint stripper
  • Mauriatic acid
  • Rags and paper towels
  • Spray bottle and eye dropper
  • Black acrylic paint

Step 1: Put on your protective gear and, in a well ventilated area, brush paint stripper on to the back of the mirror, let it sit for a few minutes, and then wipe it off with a rag. If the silver backing isn’t uncovered, do it again, then be sure the mirror is clear of the stripper.

Step 2: Put the muriatic acid in a spray bottle and mist the back of the mirror with it. Use the dropper to create larger distressed spots. Let the acid sit for about a minute or until the reflective coating is dissolved. Clear the acid off the mirror with paper towels.

Step 3: Wipe the mirror clean with a damp rag.

Step 4: Paint over the entire back of the mirror with the black paint and allow it to dry. Voila! You’ve made a distressed mirror!

There are several ways you can distress a frame to match a distressed mirror. Try this effect out in a beautiful barn wood frame, and check out our Facebook page for additional inspiration for your farmhouse or primitive décor.