Balance Your Home & Room Designs

Ways to create balance
Using the same size frame in rows or columns
Even spacing between framed art pieces

If you are looking to make a bolder statement, opting for asymmetry with a larger frame size paired with two smaller frames makes a significant impact. Balance with negative space, art styles, and color choices, including those of your frames, can bring a room together. When you decide to style your home or room, create balance while keeping your style and your focus. Need quality frames at affordable prices, shop Frame Warehouse. Frame Warehouse is the preferred frame experts among many interior designers.

 

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!

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.

Creating Cozy this Holiday Season

‘Tis the season to curl up next to the fire and create cozy in your home.  Do you find yourself scrolling through Pinterest in hopes of inspiration to create your own winter wonderland? Frame Warehouse has some ideas surrounding this seasonal challenge to help you spend more time enjoying your home.

Find Your Theme

Just like your favorite book, give your room a theme. You can think vintage, cabin life, lodge retreat or traditional for your holiday ideas. Find a place to store your inspiration and then move on to the next step.

Pick Your Colors

Colors can be one of the most challenging in every area of design, creation or art, but don’t get bogged down on this magical step. Try to keep your main colors to two or three and throw in a wild card to use a splash of.

One Central Focal Point

Find your main focal point in the room, maybe a fire place, large piece of furniture or an amazing mirror. Place your decorations, pillows and frames throughout the room bringing the eye back to the focal point and staying true to your selected colors.

When it comes to choosing a frame remember to pick your color or material that fits well in your holiday theme. Will your large framed holiday canvas be the show stopper? Did your family member create a magical piece that will hang proudly on your wall? Mix in small frame styles or steal the show with a beautiful frame to bring cozy into your home this holiday season. You can shop our selection of frames and frame packages online or in our stores throughout North and South Carolina. Find your frame here www.framewarehouse.net.

How to Make an Accent Table from a Frame

Maybe you’ve never considered making your own furniture before. Even if you’re not much of a DIY-er, it’s totally possible, especially when you consider how many elements you’d need come ready to put together.

For a first-timer, an accent table is a great way to start off your furniture-building endeavors. They’re small, can be very simple in design, and they don’t need to be sturdy enough to hold a whole human being. The best part about making your own accent table, aside from the money saved of course, is that you can make a table that matches your décor and space perfectly. Here’s how you can make an accent table from a frame.

1. Gather supplies- You’ll need a frame that is the size you’re hoping the table top to be, something to act as the table top itself (this could be a piece of bead board, a metal photo print, anything relatively sturdy and smooth that you can attach to the underside of the frame), a wood base cut to the size of the frame, store-bought table legs (you can find wood or metal hairpin legs at most home improvement stores), hardware glue and hardware, sandpaper, finish (such as paint or clear coat), and a few basic tools.

2. Create table top. Sandwich your table top between your frame and base, making sure that the right side of the table top surface is visible in the frame. Use clamps to hold it together after gluing each layer to the one next to it, then use self-tapping screws that are long enough to go through all layers but not so long that they go through the frame along the edges. Wait until glue is completely dry to move on.

3. Sand down the edges of the table top, avoiding sanding the frame if it’s prefinished.

4. Attach legs per the directions they came with, or find a video showing you how to attach them if not.

5. Apply finish carefully, taping any areas that you don’t want painted. Let it dry completely.

With a can-do attitude and a little imagination, you can create the side table of your dreams! For more DIY frame projects, check out the Frame Warehouse Facebook Page!

How to Use Mirrors to Improve Your Business’ Image

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Beautifully framed mirrors can do more for your business than provide a place to check your teeth for spinach after lunch. When placed well, they can change the entire image of your business by strategically altering people’s perception of your space. Here are some ways you can use mirrors to change the feel of your office or business.

·         Create light in the space- Mirrors reflect and refract light, making it appear multiplied. They are a great way to add light to a space without calling in the   electrician.

·         Make it feel larger and airier- Mirrors can act a little like windows in that they make a space feel bigger and less closed in. They present the illusion of infinite space, which can make an environment more relaxing. Long, narrow mirrors hung horizontally are perfect for hallways or small rooms; they make the space seem less closed in. For low ceilings, use tall mirrors to elongate the space.

·         Add décor without adding clutter- Especially in entryways, mirrors are a great way to add décor without adding a lot of clutter. The appearance of clutter in entries makes a poor first impression on customers or clients. Framed mirrors look polished but not overdone.1

·         Hide ugly or unwanted architectural features- Is there a gigantic column that cuts your business’ space in half? Cover it with mirrors to make it “disappear”. Mirrors can be used to make building features that aren’t easily changed less noticeable.

For more ideas for using frames and mirrors check out the Frame Warehouse blog or Facebook page!

3 Things to Frame to Get Your Home Ready for Summer

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Updating your home’s décor from one season to the next is a great way to enjoy your living space throughout the year. This may seem like a large undertaking, but don’t worry! You can make small changes that have a major impact. One such change is to switch out the photos and artwork you have framed around your house. Below are three things that you can frame this summer to keep your living space feeling warm and vibrant.

  1. Vintage beach photos: Vintage photos of the beach can bring a lot of style to your living space—and can get your family excited for the trip to the coast you’ll be taking later in the season! Try looking for an assortment of photos from different countries to hang in a cluster.
  2. Photos from family vacation: If your family takes summer vacations, relive your favorite moments each season by framing your photos. Over the years, your summer photo collection will grow and, eventually, you’ll have enough to create a gallery wall for the season!
  3. Art with a summer theme: When you think summer, you probably think sunshine and bright colors—and these are great themes for art to hang during this season. But if that just doesn’t fit your style, try looking for black and white photographs taken at a beach.

Looking for a little guidance when framing your photos or art? Give the team at Frame Warehouse a call! We can assist with everything from helping you choose the perfect frames to providing our personal framing services.

Can’t Find the Perfect Serving Tray? Make One with a Frame!

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Serving trays are the perfect accessories for decluttering your living room, kitchen, bathroom, or bedroom, but finding the perfect tray for your space may be a challenge. Instead of combing the shelves of store after store, why not make a tray that brings the exact character and personality you’re looking for to your space? All you need is a frame, some fabric, and a few beads.

Choose your frame

Before you go shopping, you’ll want to have a certain size tray in mind. If you’re making your tray for your living room, a larger size frame that matches the scale of the space will work best. For your bedroom or bathroom, try a smaller frame that will fit better on a nightstand or countertop. The team at Frame Warehouse can help you find the perfect one.

Choose your fabric

The fabric will go under the glass of the frame, so it will sit along the bottom of the tray. You’ll want your fabric to complement the frame you’ve chosen, and this is a great time to get creative! From textured solids to colorful patterns, pick a fabric that will bring warmth and personality into your living space.

Choose your beads

The beads will go along the bottom of the tray to provide it with a little height. You can choose a lower profile look with smaller beads the same color as your frame, or you can opt for a bolder look with brightly colored or patterned beads.

Assemble your tray

First, lay the frame face down and remove the back. Wrap the fabric around the inside of the frame’s back, making sure that the edges spill over so that the fabric wraps around. Reassemble the frame and trim away any excess fabric, leaving about a quarter inch around the sides so that it doesn’t slip out. As a last step, glue the beads to the back of the frame (which should still be lying face down). Let the glue dry for about 30 minutes and voilà, your tray is complete!

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