Frames, The Creative Gift

Frames As Gifts

When it comes to giving a gift, everyone has the same goal in mind, choosing something the recipient will truly love. That’s why a framed photo, an empty frame or framed art can mean more than something from the same old box store. You can make your framed gift even more personal with these ideas:

A signature

Have you thought about signing the mat around the art, photo or just the mat itself inside the frame? The mat is an ideal spot for family signatures or a message of encouragement or love to the recipient. Are you framing a diploma? Think about the sentimental value surrounding your message on the mat that sets the stage for something that someone worked so hard to achieve.

Frame the gift

Framing the gift is two gifts in one. Maybe your gift includes tickets to an event or destination? How fun would it be to enjoy the tickets, take an amazing photo and then cherish the memories for years in your frame?

Don’t forget the back of the frame

Think outside the box and write your message on the backing board. The backing board is a great spot for a message that holds dear to your heart or a message not meant for everyone to read.

Who doesn’t love to receive a gift? Incorporating a frame in a gift makes the gift something to cherish for many years and lets the recipient know just how much thought you have put into the process.

The Frame Warehouse is here to help with your gift giving year-round for special events or a simple gift. Our team of frame designers can help you with your creative framing gift idea at a great price. Stop in any of our 12 locations in North or South Carolina or browse our framing selections online.

New Frames Are All You Need

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It’s the New Year and life is full of new goals including many that enhance your home. You may have large renovation projects on your list, but don’t forget about those easy and quick upgrades like photo and art framing in 2019.

Frames can make art have a completely different look or bring a focal point to a boring or outdated wall. Maybe your wall has a gallery of wooden frames that you completed years ago. Have you thought about switching out your photo frames? What would your wall look like with a mixture of metals or a different color of frames to match your new rug in your living room?

If you don’t want to completely change the look you have fallen in love with for years take your main frame in your gallery and give it a frame upgrade. It’s an inexpensive way, especially if you frame with the Frame Warehouse, to update your gallery.

Don’t forget to change out your photos for a fresh look. Changing your photos out in a few of your frames that are not custom are also a great way for a fresh look.

Not sure where to look for a new set of photo or art frames? Shop Frame Warehouse online or at any of our 12 locations in North and South Carolina and browse through hundreds of selections of high-quality frames. We have a dedicated team eager to help you check off your list of to-dos in 2019 with a new set of frames.

Framing Memories

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As 2018 comes to close it’s a great time to reflect on those wonderful memories and accomplishments with family and friends. It’s also a great time to make sure those photos, awards or special memorabilia are preserved.

All too often we hear how so many people take a photo and it stays on their memory card. You worked for hours picking out the perfect family holiday outfit combination, bribed your child to wear that new itchy sweater and even handed the dog a treat for sitting still during the photo shoot, now what. The end of the year is a great time after the running around to sit and decide what you would like to frame.

Framing doesn’t have to be just your family portrait. Framing sports memorabilia, flags, quilts or even that puzzle that took a year to complete, all deserve a place on the wall. We suggest printing all photos on high quality paper selections. You can bring those items with you at the Frame Warehouse. Our team of frame experts can help when deciding how to frame, what you should frame and of course assist with your frame selection.

A new year means new memories and goals. Take a short time to preserve those memories for a chance to reflect and cherish for years to come.

You can find your closest Frame Warehouse by visiting our locations page at Frame Warehouse.

Pairing Your Holiday Art

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Color combinations have left many scratching their head for years. It’s no wonder many people seek help when pairing their art with frame colors. This holiday season the Frame Warehouse has tips to help you pair with those classic holiday colors.

You can always turn to a classic pairing to be assured you won’t go wrong. If your art has multicolors throughout or more than three think about pairing with pure white and crimson. These color combinations say holiday and also help bring calm to a canvas that may be very busy. You can make your mat the crimson or pure white. If you choose to have the mat crimson pairing with a white frame outlines the artwork beautifully.

Don’t forget about wood frames. The Frame Warehouse has a large selection of wood frames to choose from. Wooden frames with strawberry red and apple green artwork can be used for a youthful feel or vintage look if paired with a weathered frame.

Metallics are huge looks around the holidays including the New Year. You can give your art a completely different vibe with the use of gold or silver frames. Many people choose to keep the same style of finish as found throughout their home.

The holidays are a great time to through a dash of red or blue on your walls with an amazing frame or mat. You can shop for the perfect frame from the comfort of your home by visiting our website www.framewarehouse.net or bundle up and visit one of our 12 locations in North or South Carolina.

Get Festive Decorating With Frames

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Holiday decorating is a long tradition that brightens up homes on cold winters and fills kitchens with tantalizing smells. It is the season to bring your A game with holiday decoration and frames are one of the cheaper ways you can spruce things up on a budget. There are many frames for every home-owner and many ways to go about decorating with frames this festive season.

Keep it simple but modern

You can decide to go with a simple look that minimizes the mistletoe and ornaments. This is a beautiful way to decorate with little fluff and achieve a festive look. This minimalist look is great for modern and minimalist interiors.

Go big and elegant

The other way you can go about your frame is by picking the biggest most colorful frame. This can include a thick wreath surrounding the entire frame along with embellishments of fruit and Christmas ornaments. The final look is an elegant and decadent festive frame

Feeling regal and splendid?

To recreate this rich and warm feel with your frames this holiday, pick thicker frames with deeper wood tones. The thickness adds to the regal and royal feel while the darkness of the wood adds warmth and texture that enriches a winter wonderland.

Picking out frames shouldn’t be stressful and decorating with frames should be fun. A great frame can easily be altered to recreate a look with ease. This festive season, find the festive frames of your liking or take on a project by trying something different.
Want framing options, we’ve got them at The Frame Warehouse. With 12 locations in North and South Carolina we have thousands of frames to choose from this holiday season.

How To Choose The Perfect Frame Size

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Many people get troubled in choosing the right frame for their pictures or artwork. The Frame Warehouse offers a wide variety of frames ranging from size, style, and orientation. The standard size frames are the most popular.

Custom frames don’t have a standard size, it’s what makes them custom. For such sizes, you will need to place a custom framing order for your frame measurement. Custom made frames are designed to an individual customer’s tastes and preferences. The areas of uniqueness can include; the quality of materials used, size, shape, and finish.
 
If you want a frame for the standard photo printing sizes, the most popular frame sizes suitable for you include 4″ by 6”, 5” by 7” and 8” by 10”. Mat board frames require different dimensions to leave a room for the mat to fit in the frame. The frames should give enough allowance to your printed photo. You should ask for the already pre-set frame sizes that will fit a standard sized printed photo while leaving a mat board. Order for the custom-made mat board matching your frame size and the needed opening to fit your printed photo.

A frame encases some of life’s most treasured moments, precious artwork and more. A frame should become part of the artwork, not take away from it. Remember, a picture can say a thousand words including the frame where it has been housed.

Not sure where to start? The Frame Warehouse has 12 locations in North and South Carolina. Our skilled team members are here to help with everything from basic framing needs to the most complex. Not local, shop our frames online at www.framewarehouse.net.

How To Decorate Your Bedroom With Frames

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When you’re decorating your bedroom, it’s easy to overlook the space right above your bed. This area makes a great spot to display some creative framing. Use the following tips and ideas to come up with the ideal frame design to go above your bed. 

Size It Right

Avoid choosing a frame that is wider or longer than your bed, since this can make your room seem more crowded overall. However, you should also avoid a frame that is too short, or your creative framing won’t have much of an effect on your room at all. Ideally, you should select a frame that is slightly shorter than your bed’s width.

Get Creative with Color

The frame color you choose will depend on the visual effect you’re aiming for. You can go with a neutral-toned frame for a soothing, relaxing effect. Another option is to choose bright accent tones that add some color to your room to give it a cheerful look.

Determine Your Display 

You can fill the frame above your bed with a collage of photos or artwork that you really love. If you’re feeling more creative, you can make your own crafty display for the frame using fabric and embellishments.

Once you have a good idea of what you want your framing project to look like, your next step will be choosing the right frame. Frame Warehouse offers a wide selection of frames for every style. Visit us online at www.framewarehouse.net or at one of our 12 locations in North and South Carolina

Old Frames, New Purpose

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When you’re done using old picture frames in your home, you don’t have to toss them out. You also don’t have to keep them stored away in your attic for years. Instead, give these frames new life with one or more of the following ideas for reusing them. 

Decorative Centerpieces

Picture frames can easily become the setting for a stunning centerpiece in your dining room. Long rectangular frames work well for centerpieces that you can cover with a row of flower-filled vases, candles and other items to spruce up your dining room table. Smaller frames of any shape can work for more simple centerpieces.

Serving Trays

Rectangular, square or oval picture frames make great serving trays that you can impress guests with. Whether you use frames for centerpieces or trays, cover the glass part with fabric, contact paper or wallpaper in a design of your choosing to give them some flair.

Shadow Box Shelving

Turn rectangular or square picture frames with decorative edges into shelves that you can hang on your wall. Paint the frames the same color and decorate them with embellishments, or choose your favorite color scheme. Attach the frames to shadow boxes for eye-catching shelving that can hold books, keepsakes or other items. 

Is it time to update with a fresh set of frames? Stop in the Frame Warehouse at any of our 12 locations in North and South Carolina. Our team of frame experts can help guide you with the perfect selection of frames at a great cost!

Highlight A Family Memory With Framed Photos

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Despite the ability to be constantly connected through technology, it can be difficult to maintain close contact with family across physical distance and the passage of time. But special people should be celebrated and good times shared; if your photographic memories are hidden away, now is the time to bring them out into the light. 

Preserving family history honors the past and takes note of special achievements and family celebrations. It’s also a wonderful way to build relationships by connecting past, present and future generations. 

Even though the tradition of an annual family reunion has lost favor, there is renewed interest in genealogy and ancestral roots. Build a lasting legacy by selecting the photographs that tell your personal story in a unique way — from the stern and formal pose of a great-grandfather to the first joyful meeting of a newborn and a grandmother, from an ancestral home in “the old country” to a contemporary holiday dinner table. 

There are no hard and fast rules to follow, but here are some suggestions:

• A photo montage for each child, from birth to graduation;

• A collection of framed photos of family members, all at the same approximate age; perhaps as infants or as high school graduates; wedding photos of different generations; or family celebrations through the years.

• Shadowboxes that include a photo and special awards or achievements; sports letters or military insignia. 
Work with a professional frame shop to find the best ways to showcase and preserve your treasured photographs. Also note on the back the names and dates of the individuals pictured so there is no question in the future about who they might be. 

Work with a professional at any of our 12 locations at Frame Warehouse. Also note on the back the names and dates of the individuals pictured so there is no question in the future about who they might be. 

Need help framing those special captured moments? The professionals at Frame Warehouse are eager to help you with your framing needs. Stop by any of our 12 locations or visit our website www.framehouse.net.

Choosing The Right Color Frame For Your Project

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Few things make a home look more inviting and friendly than art work on the walls. However, choosing the right frame, especially the right color frame, is essential for making the most of your art work. Whether you frame the piece yourself or enlist the aid of Frame Warehouse, there are a few things you’ll want to keep in mind.

Tips for choosing the right color frame for your art work

1. Don’t let the frame overpower the art. It’s easy to fall in love with a lovely frame, one that’s bright and cheery or elegantly carved. However, the frame should complement the art, not draw the eye away from it. While a bold, colorful piece can support a brightly-colored frame, most art needs something a little more subtle.

2. Choose a frame color from inside the art piece. One of the best ways to make sure that your frame works well with your art is to choose a frame color that already exists inside the art piece. It doesn’t have to be the main color, but the frame will draw out that secondary color and help both the frame and the art to “pop.”

3. When in doubt, choose black or white. Black and white complement most every type of art. If you can’t seem to find the right color for your frame, opt for black or white.

Framed art on your walls is a great way to let your personality shine in your home. Make your art look it’s best by taking a little time to choose the right color frame. Need help deciding on the right frame for your project? Stop in your local Frame Warehouse or visit our online store https://framewarehouse.net/.