Category: Framing

Not only can a frame’s color bring out or accent the subtle detail in your framed piece, the texture of a frame can also add that extra punch to a well-decorated room. Depending on the look and feel you’re shooting for in your interior space, color and texture in the frames you choose, paired with well-coordinated mats, can completely make over a room.

Here are a few color and texture combinations to liven up your rooms.

Contemporary

• Contemporary artwork or photographs pop with bright, bold sleek frames in colors like red, yellow or green.
• When matted with a textured white or black mat, bright, bold frame backgrounds often help draw the eye to the finer aspects of your artwork or photographs.

Traditional or Vintage

• Paintings, landscapes or vintage photographs or items can be beautifully spotlighted with intricately carved frames of gold or pewter, matte black or natural dark rich woods like mahogany or walnut.
• Bring the piece you are framing all the way to the edge of the frame with no mat so that the framed items can truly be enhanced.

Country

• Country design leans towards chalkier, softer colors like barn red, soft brown, tan or grey.
• Frames in natural, simple woods like oak or pine that have a knotty or barn siding texture to them are popular for a country look. Match the matting color to the frame color and you have a framed photograph or handcrafted watercolor that really stands out.

Frame Warehouse has 16 convenient locations and can assist you with any of your framing needs. See our website for a variety of over 80 frames or visit us in person to speak with our friendly staff about what you are looking for in your home decor!

Chances are, you already have a treasure chest of display worthy items hiding in your house right now. Think of items most people keep as momentos of trips, loved ones and achievements. The right frame and mat can upscale those items that are currently tucked away in drawers and scrapbooks into works of art that can liven up your rooms.

Here are five that you may not have thought.

1. Family heirlooms

• That vintage pennant that your grandmother used to wear or those lace gloves that your mom wore in her wedding along with their photographs can make a cool shadowbox sort of display when framed.
• Keepsakes often make for beautiful pieces of art, and can give a room an elegant, nostalgic feel.
• Plus, framing helps to permanently preserve these family heirlooms.

2. Maps

• Framing a detailed map of a city, country, or even the world adds a nice design element to any room.
• An old map can help you remember an amazing trip you took, or highlight your progress on a bucket list of places you want to go.

3. Newspaper or magazine clippings

• Preserve a record of your proudest moments or achievements with a framed copy of a newspaper or magazine clipping you or your business has been featured in.
• This visual reminder of your accomplishments can be just the thing to brighten up your office.

4. Children’s artwork

• What parent (or grandparent, aunt, uncle, or godparent), does not have some favorite artwork that has been presented to them by a child?
• Frame it in a whimsical frame to add some energy and fun to the kitchen or family room.
• Think how proud that child will be to see their work on display in your home.

Frame Warehouse has 16 convenient locations and can assist you with any of your framing needs. See our website for a variety of over 80 frames or visit us in person to speak with our friendly staff about what you are looking for in your home decor!

Whether to frame your piece with a mat or not is often a difficult decision. But to help decide what will surround your artwork (if anything), here are a few things to consider.

1. What’s the size of your piece?

• For small pieces, a wide, textured mat can actually draw attention to the finer details and boost the impact of the piece.
• Larger artworks and pieces might look great framed just as they are going all the way to the full edge of the frame.
• Pieces of any size can be highlighted by a mat proportional to their size, but some pieces may not require a mat.
• Frame Warehouse can always help advise you on the ideal mat size for any piece of custom framed artwork.

2. What is your piece made of?

• If you are framing a large poster, no mat allows a more modern, edgy look.
• Photographs, whether large or small, are often complemented by the addition of a mat.
• A mat can give an elevated or sort of “focused in” look to the photograph.
• Custom framing heirlooms, textiles or items other than canvas or paper usually will benefit from a “floating” mat. This is a matting process that involves attaching the item to a foam core to “lift” the item and mounting it to a white mat. It gives the effect that the item is suspended.
• Original artwork or signed pieces or documents and news clippings almost always shine with a mat that provides that added touch of elegance.

3. Where will your piece hang?

• Mats come in a variety of sizes and can be wide or narrow and virtually any color. Mats can also come in various textures. This makes it easy to blend your final framed piece with the walls, rooms and other hanging items in your home.

Be sure to always remember that a mat will add to the final dimensions of your finished piece (so if you’re artwork is 11×14″, you final framed piece with a mat could be around 17×20″) and make sure that the space in which you are hanging your artwork can accommodate the size increase.

Frame Warehouse has 16 convenient locations and can assist you with any of your framing needs. See our website for a variety of over 80 frames or visit us in person to speak with our friendly staff about what you are looking for in your home decor!

At Frame Warehouse, we use high-quality materials that are handpicked to provide the best framing results.

• Our experienced framing professionals are trained to custom assemble each wood frame. Once our frames are cut, the corners are glued, and the frames are secured with “v-nails.”
• The wood frames are finished with putty and polish before they are wiped clean.
• At the same time, acrylic sheets, mounting boards, and mats are carefully inspect each framed piece for any flaws or imperfections and ensure they are corrected before it leaves our warehouse and is shipped to your home.

We stock hundreds of varieties, styles and textures of quality moldings, mat boards, backing and glass etc. so that we can design and craft your finished framed piece as a one of a kind work of art.

The use of quality materials, our meticulous process, careful inspection and attention to details are what sets Frame Warehouse apart as a custom framer. A well-designed, well-made custom frame will last for many years.

Frame Warehouse has 16 convenient locations and can assist you with any of your framing needs. See our website for a variety of over 80 frames or visit us in person to speak with our friendly staff about what you are looking for in your home decor!

Spring is an energizing season, and a lot of people use this energy to throw open the windows, welcome the warmer temperatures, and do a deep clean of their house. In fact, after being closed up all winter long, this is the perfect time to air out your home and make sure everything is clean and in order as you greet the new season. Despite the best of intentions, though, some items are commonly overlooked during spring cleaning—including frames. Cleaning your frames is imperative to keeping them in good condition, so gather your cleaning tools and keep these tips in mind as you start your spring cleaning.

Dust your frames before you use any cleaning agents.
It can be tempting to go straight to the heavy-duty cleansers, especially when you’re deep cleaning, but always start with a dry dust when tidying your frames. This is particularly important if your frames have wood grain or other texture that traps dust particles. To most effectively clear away any dust, use a dry, soft toothbrush. Make sure you get in all of the corners!

Take the glass out of your frames before cleaning it.
It can be tempting to clean the glass while it’s still in the frame, especially when you’re in a hurry, but taking time for the extra step of removing the glass is the best way to care for your frames. This is particularly true if your frames are made of wood, as too much moisture around the edges of the glass can cause the frames to warp or become discolored.

Use vinegar to clean your frames.
White vinegar is the key to flawless glass. Mix white vinegar with distilled water, spray on your frame’s glass, and wipe away with a piece of newspaper.

The team at Frame Warehouse is excited to help you get your home in order for spring. Have questions about how to care for your frames or want to replace frames that are too worn to save? Send us a message!

Updating your home’s décor on a seasonal basis may seem like a big task—who has the time to overhaul their living space four times per year? While some people certainly do go to extremes when keeping up with their home’s seasonal décor, you can have a big impact on the look and feel of your home with some very small changes. For instance, you can switch out your frames. New frames can add a bit of seasonal color to your living space, and below are a few classic color combinations to explore.

White and Blush
This color combination is perfect if you’re going for a light, understated look. White frames create a fresh, clean aesthetic and will complement nearly any image that you put in them. The blush frames will provide a soft, feminine, spring feel.

White and Blue
This color combination is more striking in appearance than the white and blush option, but conjures the same feeling of a bright spring day. One of the great things about this combination is that it can range from subtle to a major décor statement, depending on which hue of blue you choose.

White and Yellow
Nothing says spring like bright yellow blooms, and you can bring the energy and joy of your favorite yellow flowers into your living space with this color combination. Like the white and blue combination, this option can make as understated or as powerful of a statement as you would like depending upon the vibrancy of the yellow that you choose.

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Cleaning the glass in your frames is one of those things that you probably don’t think about until the glass is quite dusty or smudged—and once it gets to that point, it can be daunting to know where to start. Next time you’re ready to clean your frames, follow this step-by-step process for shining, gleaming glass that shows off your photos and artwork.

1. Remove the glass from the frame. This step is important for two reasons. First, you’ll be able to clean the entire glass and avoid pushing dust and grime up against the edge of the frame. Second, you’ll be able to protect the frame from discoloration, warping, and other damage that the cleaner may cause.
2. Mix your own cleaner. While store-bought glass cleaners work well, you can get a much clearer shine to your glass by creating your own cleaning solution. Mix equal parts distilled water (distilled to reduce the residue left behind) and white vinegar. If the smell is unpleasant, you can also add a few drops of your favorite essential oil.
3. Spray the cleaner evenly and dry with a piece of newspaper. You read that right! A piece of newspaper is the best way to get a streak-free shine on your frame’s glass.
4. Let the glass dry before putting it back in the frame. A small film of moisture will be left on the glass after you dry it. Let it sit for a few minutes to dry completely before you put it back in the frame.

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