Category: Organization

Spring Cleaning: Don’t Forget the Gallery Wall

Spring Cleaning

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!

Make a Family Schedule with a Frame

No matter how large or small your family, it’s important to stay organized when schedules get busy—and this is definitely the case if you have kids who are wrapping up the school year. From digital calendars to paper planners, you have a plethora of organizational methods to choose from, but why not set up a schedule that’s both functional and a pretty part of your home’s décor? This DIY framed calendar will allow you to keep tabs on all of your family’s activities while adding a bit of style to your living space.

Step 1: Choose your frame

The first (and most exciting) step in this DIY project is to pick the perfect frame for your calendar. The team at Frame Warehouse can help you identify which frame will best complement your home’s décor while offering enough space to keep up with your family’s schedule.

Step 2: Glue in the cork or whiteboard

Remove the backing and the glass from your frame. Next, lay the frame face-down on a flat surface and place a sheet of cork or a whiteboard over the top of it. Cut the cork to match the dimensions of the frame (if you choose to use a whiteboard, make sure that the board you purchase matches the dimensions you need so that you don’t have to cut it). Finally, glue the cork or whiteboard to the back of the frame so that you can’t see the edges when it’s hung.

Step 3: Create your calendar

Using ribbons, markers, pins, and other fun materials, mark off the lines of your calendar. If you have a smaller frame, you may want to stick to a weekly calendar instead of a monthly one. Once your days are marked, go ahead and fill in your family’s activities.

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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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Ready to Update Your Hotel’s Décor? Don’t Forget the Frames!

The hospitality industry is extremely competitive. Between traditional hotels and Airbnb, people have more choices than ever before when it comes to where to stay while away from home. To give your hotel a competitive edge, try refreshing your home’s décor. An update of your hotel’s interior design could be just the thing that resonates with guests—and that creates loyal, repeat customers.

First, identify the big things that you can update.
Mattresses, the bar in the lobby, the gym equipment—these are all major things that your hotel might consider updating in order to attract more guests. While these are often expensive items, they contribute to the comfort and functionality of your hotel, and these are what guests are looking for.

Next, pay attention to the details that will really make your hotel stand out.
This is the perfect time to sit down and think about what makes your hotel unique. Is it the original artwork by local artists? Update the frames to really highlight these pieces throughout the property. Is it that the building your hotel is in is a historical landmark? Refinish things like floors and molding instead of replacing them.

Before you get started, call in the professionals.
Whether you call on Frame Warehouse to provide commercial framing services or a local historian to confirm that you’ve ordered the right materials for the restoration of your hotel’s floors, it’s important to rely on professional guidance when updating your hotel’s décor.

The team at Frame Warehouse is ready to help you put your hotel ahead of the competition. Send us a message today to learn how we can help!

Don’t Forget to Add Updating Décor to Your List of Professional Goals this Year!

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You’ve probably already set your resolutions for 2017, but have you thought through your professional goals? Making professional goals is essential to building a successful career, but some people overlook just how important your actual office space is to your ability to thrive. Creating a comfortable, functional space is critical to being productive—and it’s actually quite easy to get started!

Rearrange your furniture to create a more productive flow

Whether you work as a solopreneur in your guest bedroom or are the CEO of a global company, your office space needs to be conducive to productivity. Are you always tripping over a chair, or do you have to walk to the other side of the room to pick things up from the printer? Now’s the time to switch things up and create a more functional space. When rearranging furniture, take your daily activities into consideration. For instance, you’ll need lighting where you spend most of your time and will need to create a comfortable place for client meetings if you commonly host them.

Update your office’s color scheme

Color makes a major psychological impact on people. In fact, the color of paint on your office’s walls can predispose you to certain moods. Pick a bright, cheerful new color palette that feels fresh and inviting and use these colors in your office décor, such as in new frames for your degrees.

Declutter

Many busy professionals have piles of paperwork stashed in the corners of their offices. Make it a goal for 2017 to declutter your space and create a more peaceful work environment! When going through your papers, make one pile of things you’d like to frame (such as degrees, certifications, photos, or notes from happy customers), one pile of things that need to be shredded, and one pile of things that can be recycled.

Need some help getting your office décor goals crossed off of your to do list? Contact the team at Frame Warehouse! We can help with personal and commercial framing and would love to help you create a productive space that you love spending time in.

3 Ways to Refresh Your Décor in the New Year

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The idea of getting a fresh start every new year may be a bit idealistic (you can’t really pretend the last year didn’t happen), but you can use the new year as a great opportunity to try new things, make new goals, and embark on new adventures. In the world of décor, nothing is as exciting as taking a look at a space and refreshing the elements that seem a little tired. Whether you want to update your home or office, below are three different ways you can refresh your décor in 2017.

Finally hang those photos you’ve been meaning to put up for years

You might be surprised at how many home and office spaces have bare walls. One of the best ways to quickly warm up a cold space is by hanging photos, and many people have family photos, vacation photos, and other images they’ve been meaning to hang for years. Take this opportunity to frame and hang your favorites.

Incorporate some greenery into your space

Indoor plants are absolutely wonderful additions to any room. When choosing plants, though, it’s important to pick varieties that will thrive in the indoor setting. Think about the amount of light and humidity in each room when purchasing your new plants, and make sure that you choose varieties that aren’t toxic to curious pets.

Refinish favorite furniture pieces

From reupholstering a chair to painting a dresser, there is a long list of ways that you can refresh your space by sprucing up furniture that you already own. This is also a fun way to inject a bit of personality into your space and create a look that’s entirely your own.

The team at Frame Warehouse would love to help you refresh your space this year. Feel free to stop by or call us if you have any questions—our personal and commercial framing services are at your disposal!

Work from Home? Create an Inspiration Corner

Working from home can be equal parts blessing and curse. You have a degree of freedom that you wouldn’t have in an office, as well as all of the comforts of home at your fingertips throughout the day. But working from home can make you feel isolated, and a workspace that fails to inspire you can drain all of the excitement out of the perks that working from home can provide. To avoid this problem, try creating an inspiration corner.

What Is an Inspiration Corner?

An inspiration corner is a small space in your home, preferably near your workspace, in which you can display items that motivate and inspire you. Think about it like a three dimensional vision board; instead of gluing images to a poster board, you can display a wide range of objects that you love. Because your inspiration corner might contain any number of objects of varying shapes and sizes, it’s a good idea to put it on a bookshelf.

What Should Go into Your Inspiration Corner?

What you put in your inspiration corner is, really, up to you. Try starting with an item that reminds you why you work so hard—perhaps a framed photo of you and your spouse, a drawing your child made in school, or a letter from your grandparents. Once you have your anchor item, branch out and add anything that inspires you. From art to your favorite books, let your imagination (and your inspiration) run wild.

How Do You Use an Inspiration Corner?

Your inspiration corner is the perfect place to focus your attention when you need a bit of motivation. For instance, if you’re facing a challenge at work, take a look at your inspiration corner and let your mind wander a bit. This will help clear your thoughts and refocus on what really matters. Once you’re grounded, you’ll be able to look at the challenge from a fresh perspective.

Interested in getting new frames for your inspiration corner? Give Frame Warehouse a call!

Your Home Office Needs These 3 Things

Working from home offers so many perks—a more flexible schedule, a nonexistent commute, tax write-offs, and so much more. But in order to be successful working from home you have to equip yourself with a comfortable, functional home office. While every home office is different, make sure yours has these three things to create the inspiring, productive space you need.

A visual reminder of your goals. When you sit down at your desk each morning, it’s important that you remember exactly why you’re working so hard. Whether you’re an entrepreneur or telecommute for a global corporation, your time matters. Why are you spending it doing the job that you have? What is driving you to excel? A great way to keep your goals front and center is to frame them and place them right next to your computer monitor. If creating a great life for your family is what motivates you, frame a family photo. If you’re looking to move up in your career, write down the next position you want to hold or the next big deal you want to land and frame it. Make sure to update your frame with a new goal when you reach this one!
Privacy. Regardless of where you’re working, work is work and requires your full attention. If you’re catching glimpses of dishes that need to be washed or laundry that needs to be folded, you’ll never get through your to do list. Create a space that gives you enough privacy to block your home office off from the rest of the house without completely isolating you from the perks that working from home has to offer.
Furniture that you love. Many people who work from home don’t invest in good furniture because they see it as an unnecessary expense, but it’s important! Choose a desk and chair that are comfortable and functional. You’ll be using them every day—you deserve to love them.

Need some help picking out the perfect frames for your goals? Frame Warehouse can help! Visit our online shop or give us a call.

7 Steps to Organized Closets

During the winter, closets become riddled with things we don’t use during the winter season. We stopped playing golf so the clubs are in the closet, along with the baseball mitts, scooters, helmets, suitcases, summer shoes, etc. They all end up in the closet! Come spring, our closets are unorganized and seem like an overwhelming project to tackle. Don’t let yourself feel stressed. Break the process down into pieces, be prepared, and you’ll have your closet organized in no time!

Step 1: Gather the Essentials
Before you open the closet to Narnia, be prepared for the worst. Gather the essentials. You will need garbage bags, two storage bins, and a cup of coffee for extra motivation.

Step 2: Open the Closet Door

Step 3: Start from the Front
The key to completing a task is taking it one step at a time. Instead of clearing out the whole closet and dealing with everything at once, start from the front of the closet and work your way back.

As you pick up items, sort them. Use the garbage bag for the trash (anything you no longer need or items that are in disrepair). Use one storage bin for items that you want to to donate to a secondhand store and use the second bin for items you want to keep in the closet.

Step 4: Sort
Now that everything is out of the closet, it’s time to sort. With the pile of things that you want to keep, begin sorting things into piles. Maybe you sort by the amount you use different items, or by the season that you use items. Sort the pile in whatever way makes the most sense for you.

Step 5: Grab Bins, Drop Off Donations
Now that you have the piles sorted, decide what kind of storage bins you want to use. On your way to drop off your donations you can pick up the storage bins that you will need at home.

Step 6: Put Away the Sorted Piles
Take the piles that you’ve created and put in them in the organizational bins you just bought. It’s instantly gratifying when you can organize your piles into recently purchased bins!

Step 7: Label Bins and Put Them In the Closet
Now, label the bins and stack them in the closet based on when you will need to access items. If you use something frequently, keep it at the front of the closet. Put the stuff you rarely use in the back.

Tada! You did it. In only seven simple steps, you’ve organized your entire closet without much stress. You’ve paved the way for the new season!

For more home tips and tricks, read more from our blog. Additionally, if you’re looking to redecorate your home or organize that old stack of photos, check out Frame Warehouse online to see over 80 frame varieties.

Straighten Up Your Kids’ Room With Frames

Kids’ rooms are impossible to keep tidy and organized. It’s incredible the amount of stuff all children tend to accumulate! From books and toys, video games and coloring books, shoes, and clothes, accessories and makeup, posters and papers, kids’ rooms are a huge project for organization!

To instantly tidy up the appearance of their rooms, help your children frame their wall decorations. Their friend’s photos, their movie posters, their band flyers, all these wall decorations will look better in a frame.

Frames make wall art and decorations look put together.

Messiness is a huge part of being a teenager or middle schooler. They are juggling a lot with school, extracurriculars, friends, and other responsibilities. Often, the last thing they are worried about is their room.
Help them maintain some style by framing all of their posters for them. You can frame all the movie posters in one style of frame. Frame all the band posters in a different style. Hanging them in a unique poster cluster will bring a new focal point to their room, which will distract from the mess that might be all over the floor.

Make it a family activity.

Sometimes finding ways to bond with your teens can be difficult. They are busy and don’t always like to spend free time with their parents. Making a family activity out of frame shopping and photo buying can be a great way to spend quality time with your kids.
They will appreciate the effort that you are taking to help them organize and decorate their room, plus putting all their art in frames and getting it hung up takes time and assistance. Doing these projects together will be fun and productive!

Keep their posters and band posters in good condition.

We always remember the decorations that we had on our walls when we were kids, right? The memories of each movie poster or songs associated with different band posters. Unfortunately, many of us used sticky paste, staples, scotch tape, or thumbtacks to display our posters. This often resulted in ripped corners, sticky edges, or unfortunate tape rips right down the middle of our beloved posters.
Help your kids preserve their memories and special posters by keeping them safely displayed in frames. They’ll appreciate it so much when they’re older.
As their interests evolve, they’ll be able to add new posters to their frames.

Check out one of our sixteen Frame Warehouse locations for great deals on framing options for any room! Order in bulk online to get all of your children’s posters in great, quality frames.