Category: Framing

How Can Frames Add Texture to Your Home?

Texture is an important facet of your home’s style. From a hand crocheted throw to a woven tapestry, you can bring texture into your living space in a long list of ways. One of the easiest ways to do this is through your frames.

Textured Frames Means Wood Frames, Right?

When someone mentions texture and frames in the same sentence, your mind probably naturally drifts in the direction of wood frames. While wood frames aren’t the only ones that can bring texture into a room (they all can!), let’s pause on this idea for a moment.

Wood frames are wonderful because they can be completely understated or they can make a very loud statement, depending on the wood grain and color you choose. One of the best options for bringing warmth and style into a room without overpowering it is by using barn wood frames.

Smooth Textured Frames for a Bit of Sophistication

This isn’t to say that rougher textures can’t be sophisticated, because they can, but a smooth texture is a wonderful way to bring a polished look to a room. Want to really turn the elegance up a notch? Choose a matte smooth finish.

Ornate Frames for Over the Top Style

If your style is a bit more traditional or elaborate, have some fun with ornate frames! These have molding on them, creating different patterns around the frame. These are particularly fun to use when framing oil paintings and other more traditional pieces of artwork.

Want a bit of guidance choosing the right frames for your living space? The team at Frame Warehouse would love to help!

Use Frames to Create a Faux Garden

Spring is so close, but it’s still a little too early to get out and plant a lot of plants and flowers. Instead of waiting for the weather to warm up to enjoy a little greenery, why not create your own indoor garden? This DIY project will allow you to create a faux garden that requires virtually no upkeep and lets your creativity run rampant. It’ll be a wonderful addition to your home as winter transitions into spring, and it’ll be a great weekend project.

Step 1: Gather your materials

Frames (the number of frames you will need will depend on the shape of garden you want to create)
Spray paint
Glue
Foam board
Fake plants and flowers

Step 2: Create the garden structure

First, you’ll want to decide what shape you want your garden to take. If you want a triangle, you’ll need three picture frames, a square or rectangle four, and so on. Once you’ve decided on the shape, take the glass out of each of the frames and spray paint them on all sides in the color of your choice.

After the paint has dried, replace the glass, stand the frames up, and glue them together into your chosen shape. Once the glue has dried, put the frames on the foam board and trace around them. Cut this shape out of the foam board and glue it to the bottom of your garden structure.

Step 3: Add your plants

Next, simply add the fake plants and flowers that you want to “plant” in your garden. Get creative! Try combinations of moss, succulents, flowers, and other fake plants to create a garden that has a look that matches your home’s décor.

Need frames for this project? Take a look at Frame Warehouse’s online shop or stop into one of our locations!

How to Choose the Perfect Frames for Family Photos

Framing your family photos can be intimidating, as you certainly want to pick the perfect frames to show off your photographer’s talent and your beautiful family members, but don’t let it be! Simply follow these three quick, simple steps and you’ll have your photos framed and hung in no time.

Decide on your frame style and color. You want your frames to complement both the style of your photos and your home’s décor. In many instances these styles will be the same, as both your family photos and your home’s décor will most likely reflect your personal style. First, think color. It’s always a good idea to choose a color that highlights your photos rather than distracts from them. Second, think style. Do you prefer a minimal frame profile or do you want the frame to stand out?
Choose whether or not you want mats. Mats are pieces of heavy paper or boards that are used to create space between the frame and your photo. Including mats in your framing can create a polished, professionally done look while allowing both frame and photo to really shine.
Partner with your frame provider to order the perfect size, shape, and finish. By working with a company like Frame Warehouse, you’ll get personalized attention throughout the entire framing process. Once you know what style and color you’d like, your framing partner can help you pick the perfect color mats, the right size for each photo, and even the best finishes to match the style of your photos and your home.

If you’re ready to frame your family photos, the team at Frame Warehouse is ready to help! Give us a call or visit our Facebook page to learn more about our services.

3 Quick Ways to Update Your Home’s Color Palette

One of the secrets to great interior design is that it’s flexible—it adapts with changing seasons and tastes while its foundation remains strong and timeless. Color palette is one of the aspects of your home décor that you can easily change from one season to the next, as it only takes a few small changes in color to make a major impact on a room.

Update your frames

Frames are often hung and forgotten, but updating your frames from one season to the next can make a major—and easy—statement. With spring on the horizon, explore hues of blush and other colorful neutrals to create a breezy, spring-like color palette without distracting from your photos and artwork.

Use flowers

Flowers are one of the most underutilized home décor tools that can create a significant impact on the look and feel (and scent!) of a room. Once you know what colors you’re looking for, browse your local farmer’s market for flowers that fit your new look. If it’s a bit too early in the season and your floral options are limited, try fake flowers.

Switch out throw pillows and afghans

The easiest way to quickly update a room is to focus on the details, and what details are more noticeable than throw pillows and afghans? Choose patterned pillows in your selected color palette and get an afghan in a complementary color to bring a pop of personality to the room.

The team at Frame Warehouse is here to help you get your home ready for spring. Give us a call, check out our online store, or follow us on Facebook for more information about the services that we provide.

3 Types of Art Perfect for Triptychs

As a concept, a triptych is quite simple: it is a series of three pieces of artwork hung side by side. Sometimes the pieces of art are connected, as if they had been painted on one large canvas and cut apart, and other times they are three separate pieces that share a similar color palette, subject, or theme. They are nearly always the same size and shape, and they are always wonderful focal points in a room. When creating a triptych in your home, get creative with the type of art you use to achieve a look that’s unique.

One large image. Crafting a triptych from one large image, whether it is a painting, a photograph, or a collage, is a great way to create a modern feel. To make the piece even more impactful, use a large scale and hang it over your sofa or fireplace.
A series of portraits. During family photo shoots, your photographer will take several portraits of your family and, if you ask them to, your individual family members. Choose your three favorite to frame side by side.
A collection of special ticket stubs. This is a wonderful triptych idea for a young couple! Frame three important ticket stubs that tell the story of your relationship—maybe from movies you’ve seen together or shows you’ve been to.

The finishing touch of any triptych is the perfect set of frames. The team at Frame Warehouse would love to help you choose the right frames for your piece of art. Give us a call

What Are Your Home Décor Resolutions?

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Every year, millions of people make resolutions that they hope will help them become better people and live better lives. Weight loss, eating healthier, and sticking to a better budget are all quite common as resolutions go, but have you ever thought to make a resolution about your home décor? Your home is where you live, where you spend time with your family. It is a reflection of you and your life. Don’t you want to update your décor to create a more peaceful, fulfilling living space?

If home décor resolutions have already popped into your head, run with them! Your first thoughts are often the most important when it comes to subjects like this. But if you need some inspiration, think about these simple yet highly impactful resolutions you can make this year.

Update your frames. Frames are so important to the look and feel of your home—as well as the safety of your photos and artwork. How about aiming to update the frames in one room of your home each month?
Embrace your personal style. Too many of us have decorated our homes in a style that’s popular or what we think we ought to like. Let’s do away with that! Try making a resolution to explore new styles and create an approach to décor that’s authentically you.
Update your bedding. While you certainly want to buy new bedding when necessary, updating your current bedding doesn’t have to entail a complete overhaul. How about thinking of new ways to combine sheet and blanket patterns and textures to breathe new life into your current bedding sets?

We’d love to know what your home décor resolutions are! Feel free to leave us a note with them on Facebook. If the Frame Warehouse team can be of any help as you achieve your home décor goals please let us know, we’d love to assist!

3 Framed Gifts from the Heart this Holiday Season

Finding the perfect gift for someone can put a lot of pressure on you—especially if you don’t typically exchange gifts. When deciding what to give, keep in mind that the best gifts are those that come from the heart. No matter how much it costs, a heartfelt gift will be cherished for years to come. Below are three framed gifts that your friends and family will love.

Gift 1: A framed family photo

Whether your friend or family member has already had photos taken or you are surprising them with a family photo session, providing a framed image that they can hang is a wonderful way to celebrate the spirit of the holidays. This is also an incredibly moving and thoughtful gift to give after a loved one has passed, as the photo of your friend or family member with their loved one will be cherished for years to come.

Gift 2: A framed ticket from a shared event

Lots of people keep tickets to movies, football games, hockey games, and other events, but these memories often go left unseen in a drawer. For a heartfelt gift, frame a ticket to a meaningful event. Perhaps a movie ticket from your first date with your spouse, or a ticket to your child’s first professional football game.

Gift 3: A framed photo representing a promise

Frames are wonderful for preserving memories, but they can also be used to promise the creation of future memories! For example, you could frame a print or other piece of art made in the next country that you and your spouse are going to explore together.

The team at Frame Warehouse is ready to help you pick out the perfect frames for your gifts. Give us a call or check out our online shop today!

Classic Frame Color Combinations for a Gorgeous Gallery Wall

Gallery walls are a classic way to bring style, art, and photos into your home. Whether you’ve got a sophisticated style or are more eclectic in your tastes, you can create a gallery wall that reflects your personality and brings just the right atmosphere to the room. A wonderful way to set the tone for your gallery wall is to choose frame colors that fit your style.

Classic Black

Black frames are a gallery wall staple for good reason: they let your images shine. You can create a bolder or simpler look by choosing wider or thinner frames, but the overall aesthetic will remain timeless and classic if you stick with an all-black color scheme.

Black and Blush

Combining black and blush frames creates a softer, more feminine look without losing the elegance of the all-black color scheme.

One Solid Bright Hue

To make a really bold statement, choose one solid, bright color and stick with it throughout your entire gallery wall. Something like Frame Warehouse’s yellow frames would make quite the statement and bring a splash of color to your room.

Varying Shades of Natural Wood

Equal parts rustic and eclectic, using different shades and types of natural wood frames is a wonderful way to create warmth in the room. The wood will offer some interesting texture to the gallery wall, but the natural colors will allow your photos and art work to shine.

If you’re interested but not sure where to start, the Frame Warehouse team can provide personal framing that will help you create a stunning gallery wall. Give us a call!

Create the Perfect Nursery with these Sweet Frame Tips

Decorating a nursery is extremely exciting! The time you spend decorating this room is time that allows you to prepare for the growth of your family, to create a secure, comfortable space for your newborn, and for you and your spouse to bond while you get ready to become parents. Personalizing this space is important, and you can do just that with these three sweet ways to use frames.

Frame family photographs—especially maternity and newborn photos.

Whether this is your first child or your fourth, you’ll want the space to reflect the fact that your family has grown. What better way to do so than to hang framed maternity and newborn photos? You can also include photos of other family members. While your baby won’t be able to focus on these right away, as they grow they will love having friendly, loving faces shining down on them.

Frame your baby’s name

A fun trend in nursery decorating is to include the name of your baby somewhere in the room. While painting the name on the wall may look great, it’s not something that your child can cherish for years to come. Instead, have your baby’s name written by a professional calligrapher or hand letterer. Frame and hang it as you would a piece of art.

Frame the feeding schedule.

Having the feeding schedule handy at three o’clock in the morning can help tired parents keep on track—especially if you’re switching feedings with your significant other. Have the schedule typed in a font that matches the room’s décor, frame it, and either hang it by the rocker or place it on a side table for easy reference.

Frame Warehouse is excited to help you with your nursery framing needs! Our team can provide expert guidance on the best frame options to match your nursery’s theme.

Can Holiday Décor Be More Stylish than Kitschy?

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The holiday season is upon us! From Halloween to New Year’s Day, the holiday season offers a multitude of opportunities to gather with loved ones and celebrate. Naturally, you’ll want to decorate your home to get your family into the holiday spirit—but the line between tasteful holiday décor and kitschy mess is sometimes difficult to see. Below are a few ways to get your home ready for festivities without compromising your style.

Don’t replace everything in your home with holiday themed substitutes

The first rule of thumb is not to go overboard when decorating your home for the holidays. Staples, such as picture frames, should not be replaced with holiday-specific pieces. Instead, get picture frames that will match your holiday décor without detracting from it. Metallics are perfect for the holidays, as they’re both festive and versatile enough to fit your décor for the entire season. If you have a bolder style, try frames that offer a pop of color.

Keep the color palette simple

You can definitely use holiday-specific colors in your home, such as silver and blue for Hanukkah or red and green for Christmas, but make sure that you’re using a simple, refined color palette. An example of this is to hang family stockings that all match and are all in the same color family, rather than a hodgepodge of stockings that are each a different style and have widely varying hues.

Use natural décor where you can

Decorating during fall and winter is wonderful because you have so many great natural resources to pull from. For example, you can use pine tree clippings and gourds for centerpieces and pinecones to fill decorative bowls. Don’t forget about holiday scents, too. Instead of the heavy, sweet scents of desserts baking, try lighter scents of the season, such as pine or cinnamon.

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