Tuesday, 20 October 2015

Framing For Designers Strategies That You Can Apply Today In Your Home

By Alice Bursnell


If you are looking for a way to decorate your home, consider using pictures to decorate empty walls in your house. Good photos or art will make your home look stylish and add more life and color to your environment. To increase the appeal of your wall art, consider using frames. Here are some tips on framing for designers.

Choose the type of frame to be used. This includes the use of metal, plastic or wooden frames. You can also consider using a mat or canvas to frame your picture. Your choice of frame will largely be determined by the type of picture that you want framed. If the picture is meant to be hung, ensure that the frame provides for this. Also check that the frame has something at the back to prop it up, if it is meant to be propped up on a surface.

There are multiple places where you can buy frames. It all depends on what you are looking for. You can request for a personalized order or you can choose from a wide selection of pre-designed frames. The good thing is that pre-designed frames come in all manner of sizes and shapes, so it is quite possible to find something that is quite suitable for you. If you are a skilled handyman, you can consider designing your own frame. You can buy the supplies that you need at a hardware store or at a store that sells framing supplies near you.

The type of frame you choose will be influenced by the number of pictures that you want to put up. If you are planning on putting up multiple photos on the same wall, it is advisable to opt for simple frames with a similar design. However, if you will only be putting up a couple of photos, then you can go for more sophisticated designs. The designs do not have to match. Whatever type of frame you opt for, just ensure that it complements the rest of the decor in the room.

Consider the color of the frame. You can use a color wheel to choose a color that complements the color of the image. If you want to emphasize something specific on the image, find a frame in the color that matches the element that you want to highlight. If you are not sure which color to go for, choose either a black or mid tone wood, as this will go well with most artwork.

Consider the size of the frame. This will be influenced by the size of the image. You can opt for large frames with a bottom heavy border for small photos or you can opt for a large frame with thin borders for large pieces of artwork.

Frames that are easy to put together are easier to use. Therefore, always look for simplicity of use when selecting a frame. The easier a frame is to assemble, the less time it will take for you to insert your picture and put it together again.

If you are planning on using a particular image for a long time, opt for a high quality frame. This will most likely be expensive. On the other hand, if you are framing an ordinary unsigned artwork, a standard frame will just work fine.




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