Category: Framing

After the long dreary winter, there’s little in this world more refreshing than the bright pops of color and light that spring brings. The vernal equinox has come and gone, and if you aren’t already turned towards spring cleaning and freshening up your house, you’ll likely get there soon.
If you’re looking for ways to change up your décor to reflect the weather outside, you may be thinking of painting or new furniture, but you don’t have to take it that far. You don’t even really need to change out the artwork in your home. You can add a lot of lightness and airiness to your home by simply changing out dark, rich frames for lighter, springier versions. Here are our favorite frames for spring:

1. 2” White- The thickness of this bold white frame can completely flip the look of your artwork or family photos. Exchanging a black or brown frame for this one can bring a hefty dose of brightness to any room.
2. 1 ¼” Yellow- There is little that says spring more than a bright, dandelion yellow, and this frame has a whole lot of yellow to offer. Pair it with an existing black and white photo in your home if you’re worried about color clashes.
3. 2.125” Silver- While metallic can sometimes seem a little stuffy, the bright reflective nature of this frame can bring light into your home. Pastels in shades of green and purple look fantastic with silver!
4. 1 ¼” Blonde Maple- This light wood frame is sleek and modern, yet still earthy in its tone. Replace any dark wood or black frame with it for an airier feel.

Whichever of these frames you choose, you’re sure to add the peaceful light of spring to your home. If you need more frame ideas to spruce up your spring décor, check out our Facebook page.

January is a hopeful time of year. Everyone is generally pretty dedicated to their New Year’s resolutions still and it makes for a more positive atmosphere in many places, including at work.

But what about when that extra umph begins to wear off? The dreary nature of February and so many months with limited sunlight can really start to wear on people. If you need an office-wide pick-me-up or if your place of business could use an attitude boost, you might consider adding a little visual motivation.

You can do this by either framing pre-made motivational posters or by creating your own. There are also tons of great motivational printables available on the internet that might introduce a more positive vibe to your workplace.

Here are some great motivational quotes and phrases that will help keep you and your work mates focused on your goals.

• “The secret to change is to focus all of your energy not on fighting the old, but on building the new.” – Socrates
• “You are never too old to set another goal or to dream a new dream.” – C.S. Lewis
• “Continuous improvement is better than delayed perfection.” – Mark Twain
• “Keep your eyes on the stars and your feet on the ground.” – Teddy Roosevelt
• “A person who never made a mistake never tried anything new.” – Albert Einstein
• “Success is liking yourself, liking what you do, and liking how you do it.” – Maya Angelou

By framing these high ideals and placing them in high-traffic areas, you can spread motivation all around. Check out more great framing ideas on the Frame Warehouse Facebook page.

It’s that time of year again! New Year’s resolutions will be planned out over this month, but did you know that only 8% of people actually achieve their New Year’s resolution?

If you think you might need a little extra help keeping your New Year’s resolution this year, you can use some of the ideas below to help keep you accountable and organized this January.

Put a Printable Organizer in a Frame to Hang on Your Wall

Here are some different types of printable organizers that might help you track and stick to your goal:

• Food tracker
• Meal planner
• To-Do list
• Fitness goal tracker
• Calendar
• Planner

The best part about putting these printables behind glass is that you can write on the glass with a dry erase marker, allowing for easy erasure without taking apart the frame. You can reuse them over and over again.

Control the Paper Mess

You can create a mail organizer from a frame, some fabric, and a couple other simple supplies. Check out this blog post to see how you can make the perfect mail organizer for your home. This is perfect if your New Year’s resolution is to keep the house tidier.

Put Your Goals on Paper Out in the Open

When your goals are frequently visible, you’re more likely to stick to them. Turn your resolution into a beautiful work of art that can be displayed in your home or office so that you can keep your eye on the prize.

Visit the Frame Warehouse Facebook page, and follow along on our blog for more frame ideas. Happy holidays, and best of luck to you this New Year!

It’s nearly that time of year. In many places, the leaves are beginning to turn and the air is growing crisp. Football, apple cider, and pumpkin everything is on the way. There’s something about fall that makes me want to decorate! Maybe it’s because the chilly air forces us into our homes where the same four walls become stale rather quickly, or maybe it’s simply the color and singular beauty of the accoutrements of the season.

This fall, you can use frames to spice up your décor. Here are some autumn trends worth following this year!

• Frame wreaths- Nothing says fall like a wreath, and frame wreaths are still all the rage this fall. You can use a simple frame with an initial in it, or hang an empty, ornate frame with a sprig of fall greenery (or maybe a few gourds) placed artfully in one corner. To hang these, simply glue on a ribbon or jute tie.
• Natural elements- Use frames to highlight the natural elements of the season. Dip fall leaves in bright reds, yellows, and purples in paraffin wax to preserve their color and place your collection in a frame to showcase it. You can do the same with acorns. Glue them to a foam board and surround with a frame that is heavy enough not to be overshadowed by the 3-D nuts. You can frame vases or jars full of beautiful fall blooms, too, like sunflowers or mums.
• Seasonal printables- Check out Pinterest for trendy, adorable, and relevant fall printables. Place them in frames in bold fall colors, like a deep red.

Look for other great fall frames on the Frame Warehouse website, and be sure to follow our Facebook page for more great framing ideas.

For whatever reason, many of the items that the modern home requires, like thermostats and light switches, are sorely lacking in pleasing aesthetics. To put it plainly, they’re oftentimes ugly, and they can really kill the vibe you’ve worked so hard to achieve. Your sophisticated, sleek entryway is seriously marred by the gigantic security system console that, out of necessity, is right there in the open.

There are absolutely fancier, better designed units out there. However, if even the tiniest hint of design was considered in the creation of an electronic product like that, they tend to cost an arm and a leg. The proposed solution to this ugly problem? Frame them!

With custom frames, you can simply frame these eye sores. Choose frames that are wider and therefore serve as the focal point rather than the offending item. Thermostats, security systems, and light switches could all benefit from this treatment. Word to the wise: be careful of wires in the wall when you hang frames around these implements. A stud finder that can show you the location of wiring in the wall would come in handy for this.

If you have a monstrosity so ugly that a simple frame job won’t help, consider creating a complete cover from a framed picture. Create a box around the hideous element from wood, and then attach the framed picture with hinges on one side so you can still get inside when you need to use it.

For more clever framed home hacks like this one, check out our Facebook page, and don’t forget to check back in to the Frame Warehouse blog for the latest frame info.

If you’ve scoped out the internet for the latest in home décor, you’ve likely come across some amazing images of gallery walls. These beautiful displays include nearly anything you could possibly hang on a wall in unique formations that incorporate flawlessly into the décor. You’ll find everything from neat and tidy sparse displays like above to the eclectic, junk shop look that’s become very popular in farmhouse and Bohemian design trends.

Here are some aspects of gallery wall design that you can use to customize this look for any style, along with tips to do just that:

• Frames– For a sleek modern look, or a mid-century mod feel, aim for matching frames in similar sizes so that you can easily create a tidy, geometric design. Use even numbers of same size/shape frames to fill the available space. Smooth, sparse designs in neutral colors that contrast well with the wall color work best here.For a more eclectic feel, use frames of varied sizes, shapes, and textures. An intricately designed or brightly colored frame can even be hung with no picture to add a flair without making the space feel cluttered.
• Mats– Use wide, neutral mats around images that are small but impactful for a modern look, and try to keep a sense of sameness throughout. Use narrow or colorful mats with large, bright images for a livelier look. Change up the mat styling per the image.
• Non-Frame Elements– If you desire a clean feel, you probably want to avoid non-framed pieces. Frames give the wall a sense of conformity and sameness, and they can turn a group of unrelated images into a cohesive, symmetrical gallery. Use anything that strikes your fancy for a less structured gallery. Items like small shelves with knick-knacks, hanging votives, and painted wood initials are popular choices.

Essentially, designing a gallery wall is all about choosing what moves you. Check out the Frame Warehouse Facebook page for more gallery wall ideas!