Category: Decorating

Create a Functional and Stylish Bookshelf

Do you have a large space in your home that is begging to be decorated, but furniture doesn’t seem to fit and wall art isn’t quite enough? Consider adding a large bookshelf! A bookshelf is an artistic addition to any home. It adds dimension and a sense of sophistication to any common area, while being extremely functional. Use bookshelves for chic storage and to show off your personality and your favorite books. The key to having a stylish and functional bookshelf is avoiding clutter. Don’t put all your knick knacks on your bookshelf. Rather, apply the concept that “less is more” and show off the trinkets and books that are important to you.

Use dimension in your favor.

For the most stylish bookshelf, you will want to add a variety of dimension. Avoid putting all of your books and knick knacks at the end of the shelf. Instead, layer them within in a shelf. If you have a deep bookshelf, use that to your advantage. Arrange your knick knack and trinkets on your shelf to create a 3D feel.
For an easy way to add dimension, set different sizes and styles of framed creative pieces on your shelf. You will be showing off your favorite art and adding an aesthetic to your room.

Books, books, books.

If you’re a bit of a bibliophile, you probably have a lot of books. You need to store them somehow. Don’t set all your books on the shelf randomly. To make a bookshelf feel organized and neat, place your books on the bookshelf by color and height. This will help your bookshelf look tidy and less disheveled.
Avoid putting books on every single shelf. Rather, organize your books around other things on your bookshelf. You can still put frames and knick knacks on your shelf, but show off your favorite books near your other possessions.

Storage is still an option.

Sometimes, there is a need for more storage. We all tend to collect stuff over the years that we don’t want to get rid of due to sentimental value. But, they can sometimes turn into items that don’t need to be displayed. For these sentimental possessions, storage is an option! Find cute, storage baskets for your bookshelf. They should be able to sit on your bookshelf without spilling over the edge. This is a cute, easy way to add storage space to your home!

For help or advice on picking the best frames for your bookshelf and your home’s atmosphere, visit Frame Warehouse. We sell quality frames at warehouse prices. There are over eighty options to choose from on our online store!

Frame What You Care About

These days, everyone is trying to have the best and the chicest appearance. Homes are becoming more modern and sleeker. Due to this trend, homes are becoming far less “homey.” Avoid this lack of coziness and homeyness by creating a home atmosphere that is centered around your personal interests, your style, and your aesthetic. There are a variety of ways to create a homey atmosphere. The first way is to create your own personal art creations and display them in your home.

What are your interests?

Knowing what your interests are is the key to personalizing your home. Would you consider yourself an audiophile, a cinephile, and art collector, maybe you collect vintage baseball cards? Whatever your interest may be, take your interest and make it tangible. Be creative.

If you don’t think you’re the “creative type,” find inspiration in this quote from Hugh MacLeod, “Everyone is born creative, everyone is given a box of crayons in kindergarten. Then when you hit puberty, they take the crayons away and replace them with dry, uninspiring books on algebra, history, etc. Being suddenly hit years later with the ‘creative bug’ is just a wee voice telling you, ‘I’d like my crayons back, please.’”

Now, take that creative inspiration and focus in on developing a tangible way to express your interests. Maybe it is collecting old movie posters that inspired your interest in film. Create a collage of your favorite vinyl covers for a custom wall decoration. You can create a special frame for your most noteworthy collection of baseball cards.

Express it.

Now that you’ve created a tangible example of your interests, hang them up! Your home office or common areas are great places to hang your personal creations. They show clients and friends what your interests are and can be a great way to create a dialogue about hobbies and interests. You may even find someone who cares about baseball cards or old films as much as you do!

Your home will feel homey.

With your personal, creative wall decorations you will instantly be bringing a sense of personality and homeyness into your home. You home will no longer feel or appear standard or boring. It will create an environment where guests feel comfortable in your home and more likely to converse about the creative projects that you’ve chosen to display.

If you need frames for your personal projects, visit our website. We sell a variety of over 80 frames online. You’ll be sure to find the perfect frame for your project and your home’s aesthetic. For personal assistance, visit any one of our sixteen locations. Our skilled staff is here to help you bring your creative vision to life.

Make a Frame Creation with Your Holiday Cards

During the holidays, we collect many different Christmas cards from family and friends. They usually are hung on the refrigerator or set out on the coffee table during the holidays. What happens to them when the holiday season is over? Usually, these thoughtful cards are put in a box that never gets opened, or they get tossed in the garbage. Don’t let these lovely cards and memories fade away. This year, create a holiday themed 3D Christmas frame box to show off your holiday cards throughout the years!

Make the holiday frame creation.

This frame creation will make for a timeless holiday decoration for years to come. It’s unique and personal. It will stand out from generic Christmas and holiday decorations that you buy at the store. Plus, it’s easy to make. Our specialists at Frame Warehouse can help you pick the perfect frame and 3D attachment box for your special holiday card decoration. From there, the creative influence is all yours; decorate the frame the way you’d like and then add all of your holiday cards.

It’s a unique, personal holiday decoration.

This year, your holiday frame creation will probably go right into storage, but during the holiday season of 2016, you will have a special and unique holiday decoration to take out of storage and proudly display. It is a great way to show your family and friends that you value the time and effort that they put into creating holiday cards. You may even spark an idea with your friends and family to make their own holiday card creations for the next year!

You can continue the tradition.

Each year you will be able to add new holiday cards to your frame creation, continuing to collect special moments from the people that matter most in your life. If you don’t want the card box to be specific to Christmas or a particular holiday, you can make your card box creation more versatile and have it out year-round. This will allow you to add birthday cards, Valentine’s Day cards, Easter cards, or even just-thinking-of-you cards.

To get started on your frame creation this year, visit one of our sixteen Frame Warehouse locations! Our frame specialists can help you find the right frame for your home aesthetic and can help you create the perfect card box creation for your home. Use our expertise to your advantage and create personal and original art for you home today!

3 Reasons to Frame NYE Resolutions

New Year’s Day marks a fresh start. It is a day where people create long-term goals, make plans for the future and create solutions to better themselves. The new year brings great motivation for change, but it is hard to hold onto the motivation for the entire year. Many give up on their resolutions by February. Don’t let that happen to you! This year, on New Year’s Day, declare your resolutions to family and friends and frame your New Year’s resolutions.

Family Activity

Families are always looking for fun things to do together. Instead of spending the first day of the New Year watching a movie, you could make framing New Year’s resolutions a family tradition.

It is a great way to chat with your spouse and kids about their goals and interests. This activity opens up the opportunity for you to talk about supporting each other’s resolutions and goals. For example, if you want to eat healthier, it’s a good opportunity to talk to your kids about what kind of healthy foods they like and how you will be modifying normal eating habits. Talking about your resolutions with your family is a great way to solidify them.
It’s fun! Family activities are fun. You have a chance to get crafty! Lay out a variety of frames, stationery, and markers so you and your family can write down your New Year’s Resolutions. After you’ve all created your lists and framed them, your family can help you pick a good place to hang them in your home.

Extra Motivation

Without a doubt, seeing your New Year’s resolutions framed on the wall will keep you motivated. You will be reminded each day of your long-term goals, which will help you stay on track all year round.
People who visit you will see your wall. Your framed resolutions can be a conversation starter. The more people who see your resolutions and hear about them, the more likely you will want to commit to your goals for the long term! Prove to everyone that you can stick to your New Year resolutions, not just through February, but through December!
You’ll be able to support your family’s New Year’s resolutions. The framed resolutions will be a reminder about how you can help you family reach their goals.

Accent

Frames are a great way to accent your home decor and add flair to any room. Framed New Year’s resolutions are an excellent way to add personality to your home.

Frame Warehouse is a great resource to help you find the best frames for your home. Contact us today or visit one of our 16 locations!

The Perfect Frames to Enhance Bathroom Decor

We tend not to think about our bathroom decor that often. We focus our attention on larger common rooms and bedrooms, but the bathroom is important too. When your house guests use the bathroom, they don’t have much else to do other than look around the room! Use this opportunity to show off your decor skills and creativity. Here’s how to do it!

Accents

The first thing you can do is add an accent color or colors to the room. If your current bathroom atmosphere is bland, add an accent wall. For example, if your entire bathroom is painted white, consider adding color to one of the walls. A soft blue is a calming color and is a great choice for many bathrooms, but any pop of color will add charm to the space!
You can also consider adding a wallpaper border. This can reflect personal interests. If you are the outdoorsy type, you can have a wallpaper border of forest photography. If you are a big fan of the ocean or luxury vacations, consider putting a wallpaper border of photos of the ocean or tropical fish. These types of wallpaper borders will give your bathroom a thematic element. This will be easy to work with if you want to correlate different themed towels and accessories.

Wall Space

If you have a lot of open wall space in your bathroom, consider adding a mirror or a quote.

Mirror – Having a mirror is a great idea. A floor length mirror, specifically, is convenient for your guests to check their overall appearance before they leave the bathroom. It is nice for you too! When you have company over, it is always nice to know how you look when you are socializing and entertaining.
Quotes – Quotes can be a perfect bathroom accent. You can frame funny things like, “Bathroom Rules: Wash, Brush, Floss, Flush” or something more genuine like, “Soap is to the body, what laughter is to the soul.” These quotes will be entertainment for your guests while they are in the bathroom. They will add flair to the regular blandness of the bathroom and can be a nice way to show off your creativity.

Frames

To hang your mirrors and printed quotes, accent frames from Frame Warehouse are perfect. They can help you bring personality and an ambiance to the space. Use neutral-colored frames for a thematic bathroom, so that the room doesn’t feel cluttered or overwhelming. For a more neutral colored bathroom, without a theme, an accent frame that complements other accents in the bathroom is an excellent choice! The experts at Frame Warehouse can help you find the best frame for your needs. Contact us today.

How to Use Frames as Wall Art

Blank walls can make a house feel small and empty. To make a house feel homey, fill those blank spaces with frames! Use frames to personalize your home, display photos and art, and create a different atmosphere in each room. Here are some ideas to stylize your home using frames as wall art.

Frame Styles

Consider the space that you are trying to fill. Is there a blank wall in the bedroom, bathroom, kitchen, dining room, office, or living room? Each room has a different personality.

For the bedroom – Pick frames that accent your bedding and furniture. Try to pick frames that have a relaxing look. Don’t pick big, bold, loud frames. Instead, hang frames that are easy to look at.
For the bathroom – Pick frames that accent the existing colors in your bathroom. For example, you can pick an accent color from the shower curtain and use that color for your bathroom frames. If your bathroom is themed, you can choose frames that match the theme. Perhaps you have a beach theme or lake theme in your bathroom. Choose a simple frame and add seashells to it, or pick a frame that has a sandy texture for a quick and elegant update.
For the kitchen – Kitchens are warm and inviting. Pick frames in warm colors like rich reds, browns, and burnt orange. Frame your favorite recipe, baking measurements, or quotes about cooking. You can also frame pictures of your family baking.
For the dining room – Dining rooms also have a warm and inviting feeling, but can be decorated in a more sophisticated way! Add personalized touches with dark frames filled with family photos and fond family memories.
For the office – In the office, utilize frames that inspire creativity. Frame quotes that motivate you to complete your work, reach your next big idea, and help you stay focused on your goals. Use frames that are simple, but that accent the atmosphere of the space.
For the living room – The living room is where you can experiment the most with different frame styles. The living room is used for so many different things: movie night, family night, extra space, lounging, napping on the couch. Make your living room feel comfortable and cozy by using textured frames with a warm hue. For great conversation starters, frame your interests, mementos, and family photos.

Frame Tips

To create a different feel, try using a variety of frame sizes.
Create frame clusters for a unique way to fill a blank wall.
Implement different frame textures for a creative and kitschy feel!
For a chic and clean atmosphere, use smooth frames of the same size and align them, perfectly-spaced on the wall.

The main goal is to make your home feel comfortable to you! Frames are a great and affordable way to create the atmosphere that you want in your home. Contact Frame Warehouse for frame options!

Enhance Your Guest Room with Frames

The holiday season is right around the corner, and you may already be planning holiday events and gatherings with friends and family. There will be a lot of traveling for guests. When you have guests staying in your home, making them feel as comfortable as possible is important. When they feel at home, they’ll enjoy their stay, and you’ll enjoy their company. To make your guests’ stay more enjoyable, focus on the room where they will be sleeping! We have several tips to help you enhance your guest room to ensure a relaxing stay.

Decor

Guest rooms often get the short end of the stick when it comes to decor. It is understandable, as your immediate family doesn’t utilize the room as often. When you are anticipating guests, it can be helpful for their comfort to add some homey touches!

-Floor Length Mirror

Adding a framed floor length mirror is a great addition to any guest room. Having their private mirror in their room, will instantly make them feel more at home. They’ll be able to get dressed and ready in their guest room. They will avoid feeling like they are taking too much time in the bathroom. An accent frame around the mirror is also a great touch. It can add a homey atmosphere, especially if you use warm toned frames, or a rustic, wooden frame.

-Wall Art

Take the opportunity to implement unique wall art in the guest room! No need for “hotel art.” Use decorations that tie the room together and create a welcoming and warm atmosphere. Avoid making a room feel sterile or empty. An empty room can make a person feel uncomfortable in your space! Try making a photo collage on the wall using old family photos.

Bedding

Bedding in a guest room is the easiest way to make anyone feel at home. Make sure that the bedding is clean, the bed is made, and that the pillows are fluffed and welcoming. All white linens have a calming effect and promote a good night’s sleep. That is why nearly all hotels have white bedding in each room! If you have all white bedding, that is a great way to help someone feel comfortable. If not, that is okay! A neatly made bed can be just as welcoming and homey.

We hope you found these tips helpful and useful! Holidays are a fun time for all. Ensuring the comfort of your guests is a great way to help everyone have a happy, relaxing holiday! If you’re interested in purchasing frames to enhance your guest room with a homey atmosphere, Frame Warehouse is here to help!

5 Reasons to Hang Frame Creations

Wall decor can make any ordinary house a home, but standardized art from a big box store is not the best way to decorate. The best way to decorate your home, add personal touches, and create a unique atmosphere is to hang your crafty frame creations. Here are 5 ideas and reasons to create custom framing projects.

Frame Photos

The easiest way to create a personalized home is by framing photographs. Make frame collages with old family photos, baby pictures, and family quotes. You can put these frame creations on any wall, in any room of the house.

Frame Memories

Another great way to add uniqueness to your home is by framing and displaying memories. To do this, you can frame concert tickets and photos from the concert. You can frame a memento from your first date with your significant other with a picture of the two of you. You can create a frame collage of your child’s birth. Frame their hospital outfit, an ultrasound photo, and a picture of you in the hospital with your newborn. You can make a frame creation of your first family vacation! Remember the little details of your trip by creating a collage of photos, event tickets, wristbands, and funny quotes that were said.

Frame Your Hobbies

A great way to personalize your home is by framing your hobbies and personal interests. If you’re a cinephile, frame posters of your favorite movies. Audiophile? Frame the vinyl that changed your life. Sports fanatics, frame your team jersey, your lucky hockey puck, etc. If you are a shutterbug or a painter, frame your work! It is a great opportunity to display work that you are proud of. Framing things that are of interest to you is a good way to express your personality and your hobbies. They are personal and unique pieces that you won’t find in any other home!

Conversation Starters

Photos, memories, and hobbies are all excellent conversation starters. When people come to visit, you will already have a variety of topics to talk about, simply due to the decorations in your home! It is a great opportunity to find people with mutual interests and experiences to bond with.

Not generic

The best part about customized frame creations is that no one else has the same thing. Your decorations will be personalized to you and your family. Customized frames have a unique quality about them. They will make any house a comfortable home.

Frame creations can be made easily with materials from Frame Warehouse. Check out our website for over 80 styles of frames! We offer art gallery materials at warehouse prices.

Frame the Man Cave

Is your husband’s “man cave” getting a little out of control? Are jerseys, trophies, rosters, posters, and photos just laying around the room or loosely tacked on the wall? It might be time to organize and decorate the man cave. Here’s how.

Sports Jerseys

Jerseys represent a passion for a team and a commitment to a player. They can be a good luck charm and worn during games, or they can be collector’s jersey. To start cleaning up the man cave, get specialty frames for any sports jerseys you own. Framing transforms them into a wall accent that brings a sporty vibe to the room.

Team Photos

You may have old athletic team photos in a drawer or tucked away in a closet of your home. Take this opportunity to brush the dust off of those photos and frame them. They will be a nice addition to any wall and a fun conversation starter for guests.

Posters

It’s time to frame your posters. It sounds easier just to pin them up on the wall, but adding a frame will bring a dignified chicness to any room. Framed posters are a great way to show off what you’re interested in, what your hobbies are, and what type of style you have. Frame your husband’s movie posters, band posters, etc.

Tickets

If your husband is a sports fanatic, he’s probably kept ticket stubs from different games and events that he has attended. There are a lot of neat ways to use tickets as wall decor. You can use them to create a collage and then frame the finished product. You can hang them up on the wall by using string, or you can set them under a glass table top. Each ticket is a memory that is worth having on display.

Trophies

Help your husband remember the glory days by creating 3D frames for his athletic trophies. The trophies will add a personal and memorable touch the man cave.

Fantasy League

Another way to add decor to the man cave is by framing your winning fantasy league line-up, or framing up a list of his “dream team.”

Hopefully, these tips to frame the man cave will bring a new atmosphere and feel to the room! Once everything is put together, you may even enjoy spending some time in the man cave. You may even want to host next year’s Super Bowl party! There is plenty of time to get everything set up by then. For consultation on any framing project, feel free to contact the staff at Frame Warehouse. They are a knowledgeable asset and can address any of your framing questions or concerns.

3 Reasons You Need Frames in Your Classroom

School is in session, classrooms are full, and teachers are busy. Classrooms are where children spend 8 hours of their day. Classrooms should be creative, organized, stimulating, and a resource for learning. Frames can help a teacher set up a classroom with a creative flair that can help assist their students’ success. Here are three reasons you need frames in your classroom.

Instructions

Framing important rules for you classroom can help students remember and abide by instructions. Frames are focal points for any room, and eyes are naturally drawn to them. Highlighting code of conduct and classroom etiquette rules is a great way to make sure your students notice and remember the rules.

This can also be helpful when a student does break the rules. You can remind them to look at the frames. That reminder will be a cue to look at the frames before they choose to break the rules in the future.

Inspiration

Another great way to improve classroom creativity is by framing inspirational quotes. Frame quotes that are related to education and creativity to inspire your students. Having them framed highlights the importance of thinking critically and creatively, which can motivate your students to new levels of success.

You can also have the students pick out quotes that they like, or that motivate them. Create a list of inspirational quotes and ask your students which ones they find the most helpful.

Students can also be motivated to put in effort to get their artwork displayed in a frame. Consider doing “student work of the week” and framing their art or project in your classroom each week.

Decoration

Frames will tie all the aspects of your room together. Loose posters and messy photos on the wall can make a classroom feel hectic and disorganized. Organization is important for effective teaching, and it is easier for students to concentrate in an organized atmosphere! Frame the decorations on the wall to make the room feel put together.

With frames in the classroom, you will be able to have a more organized and efficient classroom experience. Your students will be comfortable in the classroom environment and will be inspired to create every time they look at the frames on the walls.

Frame Warehouse can help you pick the best frames for your classroom. We have a variety of sizes, shapes, and designs to fit any atmosphere that you want to create. Share these ideas with your fellow teachers to create a consistent school environment for your students.