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.

Enhance Your Art with a Floater Frame

Art makes you feel something, and a great frame is an extension of that experience. Whether you are looking for the perfect photo frames or frames for canvas paintings or prints, here’s why the floater frame should be on your shortlist.

What Is a Floater Frame?

A floater frame is defined by its three-dimensional, floating feel. It is much deeper than a traditional frame, with a concave or convex curve or angle. Floater frames draw the eye toward the artwork from many angles to make even understated pieces pop.
It works best for art on canvas, although they can help any similar work of art reach its full visual potential. Consider a set for beloved trio of photos or even a grandchild’s watercolor.

Benefits of Floater Frames
• Protection – They fit intentionally loose around a canvas to avoid scuffing from the frame or those passing by
• Nothing obscures the art – The frame fits around and behind, not over the art
• A Floating appearance – It doesn’t touch the visible part of the frame when hanging, so art appears to float on all sides by a 1/8″, for example. Note: The floating appearance is more pronounced with mounted canvas, less so when use as photo frames.
• Simplicity – Floater frames do not include a matte. It is just the frame, the art, and its admirers.
• A powerful multi-dimensional look- The frame is deep, so as you walk slowly from the side of the artwork to facing it, the art reveals itself like a gift unwrapped based upon your perspective.

How to Get Floater Frames Customized
Get frames customized online to almost any dimension, so the frame always looks like it was meant for the art it displays. Choose a style and enter the dimensions to create your custom floater frame. We ship almost any frame for just $10.

Order online or stop in one of our 11 locations for customized framing experience.  Find a Frame Warehouse location near you, locations.

What Is a Ready-Made Frame?

Great gallery walls begin with great art and rise to the level of perfection with great framing. While custom framing certainly adds to the uniqueness of the art or photograph, it may not be a part of your budget, timeframe, or style. Fortunately, most artwork falls into conventional sizes that do not require a custom frame, providing more flexibility with budget and time constraints. Frame Warehouse can help you get your artwork and photos framed quickly and easily with our large selection of quality, ready-made frames.

What is a ready-made frame? Ready-made frames are just that; frames that are already made! Available in a variety of sizes and finishes including standard 5 x 7 and 8 x 10, Frame Warehouse also carries hard-to-find sizes like 14 x 18 and 24 x 36! These high-quality frames are produced with the highest standards ensuring durability that will last a lifetime. Regular acrylic glazing and foam core backing are installed into each frame with flexible framer’s points, and all frames are sold with hanging kits according to size. All of our ready-made frames can be hung vertically or horizontally, adding to their versatility.

Why choose Frame Warehouse for your ready-made frame? It comes down to one word – quality.

Choose a frame for that beautiful print or stunning photo that will give it the attention it deserves on that gallery wall! Choose a ready-made frame from Frame Warehouse! With 11 locations in North and South Carolina as well as easy online shopping, the experts at Frame Warehouse are here to help you choose just the right frame!

Your Frame, Our Focus

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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!

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.

Spring Cleaning: Don’t Forget the Gallery Wall

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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

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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!