Large-scale photographs with white frames draw the eye, without detracting from the sleek feel of this modern living room in Audrey Carden's London house. Our design agony aunt Rita Konig, dispatches regular, compulsive decorating advice to readers through the column, 'Rita Notes'. The daughter of design royalty Nina Campbell, she has been brought up on good taste, and is herself a decorator in high demand on both sides of the Atlantic. This detail from her living room displays Rita's playful approach to hanging.
Rita's walls are an eclectic mix of framed prints, photographs, drawings and paintings; they add to the overall relaxed feel of her living room. Pictures hang neatly on the white panelled wall of Anne Massie 's back porch. They add a lovely sense of symmetry to the eclectic room.
Pictures are hung around the door of the library in Anne Massie's Virginia home. They bring light and colour to the otherwise dark, wood panelled room. A chic collection of monochromatic art in slim black, white and wood frames, hangs in the house of sculptor William Pye. When arranging pictures of different shapes, sizes and subject matter, clustering them together in an informal configuration is often best.
Make sure the spaces between the frames are even and balanced. Put larger or landscape pictures at the top, and arrange so the horizontal and vertical planes between them are linear. Mix and match pictures with other elements - like fourth-generation Parisian art dealer Patrick Perrin founder of the PAD art fair.
The walls of his apartment which has been in his family for the better part of a century are filled with inherited treasures and his own collection of curiosities. Here he has mixed old frames with turtle shells.
Hang what inspires within view. In the study of art dealer Patrick Perrin, over a desk that once belonged to the French painter Gustave Caillebotte, is a densely hung collection of drawings. It includes work by Fragonard, Le Brun and Boilly, along with a Millet ink drawing of a house, and a Cocteau sketch of a faun. Colefax and Fowler 's Emma Burns combines pictures of all shapes and sizes over the fireplace of Alexandra Tolstoy's cottage for a charming, higgledy-piggledy look that works wonderfully with the cosy feel of the room.
The owner of this apartment spotted this set of Gary Hume prints at a Louis Vuitton fashion show and immediately bought the lot. Interior designer Paolo Moschino opted for white frames to sit within white panelling to show these colourful works to their fullest advantage. Maps look fantastic in frames. Symmetry is key to getting this look right. Make sure the gaps between your pictures are scrupulously even.
Copy designer and architect Guy Goodfellow and start with a piece of furniture as your guide; accenting its place in the house by surrounding it with art to create a tableau. If you lack wall space, or simply don't want to put holes in your wall, stacking pictures can be as effective a decorative technique as hanging; as demonstrated by these canvases on the kitchen worktop of artist Craig Hanna's Paris apartment. The narrow sliver of wall next to a door can be the perfect place to display art.
This configuration of ornate gilded frames in graduated size, is a simple, timless formation. Pretty botanical pictures, hung in symmetrical rows, gently bring out the green accents in the upholstery. A mix and match collection of different flower illustrations by Cyril E.
A collection of small vintage prints add a punch of colour the kitchen walls of this house. Designer Christopher Leach has covered this landing dado-to-ceiling with eighteenth-century prints.
To assemble the collection he sought out the services of antiquarian print specialists Isaac and Ede , whom he now swears by. This collection of prints of London was commissioned by the owners and hang in a striking formation above the stairs, accentuating the architecture of the house.
Originally bound in a portfolio, decorator Mark Gillette has massed these drawings by Dame Laura Knight in to a perfectly symmetrical array. This Chelsea study was redesigned by Paolo Moschino using a bold striped paper from Ralph Lauren Home - a surprisingly perfect backdrop for the cool greys of these eighteenth-century prints.
When searching for the perfect frame to complement your piece, you must first consider the material of the frame. Here at Frame It Easy, we offer a variety of wood and metal frames that differ in color, thickness, and style. Of course, the picture that you are framing should definitely play a part in your choice between a wood or metal frame. Different styles and pieces work well with different material frames. For instance, modern pieces, such as abstract art or black and white photos, are complemented well with the simplistic nature of a metal frame.
Rather than drawing attention from the picture, metal frames subtly enhance the display with a crisp finish. Wooden frames are the alternative, which offers a more rugged and traditional look. Great for paintings, wholesome photographs, or art, wooden frames complement these pieces with warmth and elegant detail. The interior design style you are after can also impact your choice between a wood or metal frame. Whether you are after a bohemian look or a minimalist style, you are sure to find the right frame to complement your area as well as your artwork.
Check out our 10 interior design styles and our favorite frames to accessorize with! For a more in-depth analysis, check out our guide on Wood vs. Remember to go with your gut when customizing your frame, especially when choosing the color. Selecting a frame color that is shown in your artwork or photo is always a safe option that will not only accentuate a specific color but also give off a feeling of continuity within the display.
For a piece that is primarily one color, choosing a frame of that same shade will emit a sense of stability. However, selecting a frame color that matches a tiny shade within the piece will draw attention to that color within the art. This method will truly make your picture pop, in addition to drawing the eye to the frame because it will not be the same color as most of the picture. For a clean and simple piece, consider choosing a frame color that is the complete opposite of that in the picture.
This creates a very dramatic effect and draws all eyes to the framed display. This approach could work with any piece, simple or chaotic. Between varying frame finishes, display styles, and materials, how do you know what will look best in your home? Consider your walls covered. Gallery frames use a mat to create an elevated frame-in-frame effect that you might often see in a museum photography installation. Our real hardwood Gallery Frames bring this same aesthetic, plus a touch of mid-century modern design, to any room in your home.
Use this frame style as a home for your most prized prints, and pull a few of them together to create the gallery wall you've always wanted. Try putting together a collection of four or more frames for an impactful look, and don't be afraid to mix and match frame finishes along the way — it creates variation and visual interest. Plus, it's a simple shortcut to the type of subtle yet sophisticated color scheme that ties pieces of the room together.
The thin profile of modern frame styles allow your photos to take center stage, for a minimalist look that puts the emphasis on the print. Our Modern Metal Frame is a premium-quality option for any space, ready to hang as a centerpiece or in tandem with other pieces in a gallery wall.
The Modern Metal Frame is tailor-made to add sophistication and modern appeal to minimalist decor themes — but it's at its best in urban-industrial spaces. Pair two large frames together for a display that wows, or mix and match different sizes of smaller frames, as in the image above. Remember: Simply because you have other metal finishes in your space doesn't mean that your frames have to match them exactly — a little variation goes a long way.
Just take a cue from the example display in our Guide to Wall Art. The name says it all: Floating frames use clear glass or acrylic in place of a mat to give your print the effect of floating on the wall. Our Floating Frame uses frame-grade acrylic to add UV protection and subtract weight, and features contemporary brass-coated hardware — understated, one-of-a-kind accents that give it surprising depth and dimension.
The Floating Frame is for displaying "the one. Deep-set frames take a page out the book of a shadow box, using a thicker mat and deep frame to draw the eye inward toward the image.
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