The first time I went into a framing store to frame three prints, I was completely overwhelmed. I think I spent two hours trying every frame imaginable—from delicate and carved to sleek and minimal. To save you from the same daunting experience I had, we asked Framebridge‘s creative director, Tessa Wolf, for her expert opinion on finding the perfect frame to complement all your art.
The Tips
Start with the art.
First, consider the style of the art and narrow your choices to a few frames that truly flatter the piece. Then take the style of the space where you plan to hang it into consideration and pick the one that looks best with your décor. Pro Tip: You can never go wrong with a clean, modern frame and a white mat.
(Almost) everything looks better with a mat.
Matting your art adds airiness and impact to small pieces and brings the viewer’s eye right to the subject. Bonus—it covers up imperfections like wrinkled corners or uneven margins. That said, we love the look of vintage posters, large-format photography, and pieces that are intended to be hung together (like diptychs and triptychs) without mats.
Don’t be afraid to go bold.
Custom framing has the power to transform a piece of art. Have a charcoal figure drawing? Try a gold bamboo frame for an unexpected glam effect. Bright art or typography print? A mirrored frame might be just the thing to take it to the next level.
Your favorite photos are art, too!
We love the look of abstract or landscape photos hung with art of all styles, and always smile at fun Instagram “minis” given as gifts to friends. iPhone photos are really high quality these days — use that camera and don’t be afraid to frame it!
Gallery walls are easier than you think.
If you’re starting a gallery wall from scratch, choose one unifying element — color, size, finish — and carry that theme through all the pieces you choose. If you’re working with an eclectic mix of bright art pieces, go with a combo of white and silver or natural wood frames. And don’t be afraid to mix metallics! Some of our favorite gallery walls proudly feature gold, silver, and champagne frames. (p.s. Framebridge offers a Gallery Wall service to help you work through these details!)
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Photography : Stacy Bauer | Blogger: McKenna Bleu | Gallery Frames : FrameBridge | Gallery Wall Prints: Ashley Cooper Desgin
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