Types of picture frames
Options, options, options! That’s the first thing you’ll notice when you’re out looking for an ideal picture frame – options!! This can be both a blessing and a curse, not just because of the amount of searching it implies you’ll have to do, but also because of the amount of money you’ll have to spend to get the right frame for your needs.
Having options means you’ll end up paying more for your frames, click here to learn more about this strange phenomenon. But besides that, having a lot of options can also be a good thing for you and your home – you’re almost guaranteed to find what you’re looking for.
In this blog, we’re going to take a look at 3 of our favourite types of picture frames to help you along with choosing the right frame for your photos. If you already have an idea of what you need though, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with us, we’re happy to help!
Canvas Prints
When we talk about dimensions, canvas prints take things a step further by stretching canvas onto an internal frame that brings the image out from the wall. Our Framed Canvas Prints are tasteful alternatives to more traditional frames , featuring a high-quality cotton blend that touts beautiful colours and exceptional reproduction of detail. The slight float between the canvas and deep frame makes for a singular visual effect unlike anything else available on the market.
Best used for
Use a canvas print for the photos which you’d like to stand out, those that (at first glance) you’d like to have the effect of leaping out from the wall. Canvas prints are ideal for documenting the portraits you’ll want to pass down for generations – wedding photos, baby photos, and more.
Tips for displaying
Whether hanging on its own or with other sorts of frames, the canvas print should be the focus. If adding to a gallery wall, hang it in a central position for balanced interplay between your frame collection.
Modern Frames
The thin profile of modern frame styles gives your photos the centre stage and grants a minimalist look that puts the emphasis on the print itself. Modern Metal Frames may be a premium-quality option for any space, able to hang as a centrepiece or in tandem with other pieces on a gallery wall, in your home or in your establishment.
Best used for
The Modern Metal Frame is tailor-made to feature sophistication and modern appeal to minimalist decor themes — but these frames are at their best in urban-industrial spaces.
Tips for displaying
Pair two large frames together for a display that wows, or mix and match different sizes of smaller frames to create a collage of sorts. Remember, just because you’ve got other metal finishes in your space doesn’t mean that your frames need to match them exactly — a touch of variation goes a really long way when you’re trying to impress.
Floating Frames
The name says it all; floating frames use clear glass or acrylic rather than a mat to offer your print the effect of floating on your walls. Floating Frames use frame-grade acrylic to feature UV protection as well as subtracted weight compared to other types of frames, and features contemporary brass-coated hardware.
Best used for
The Floating Frame is best used for displaying that one photo that you deem to be “the one.” It gives that unforgettable photo the effect of standing on its own, drawing all the eyes onto it without hesitation.
Tips for displaying
We recommend that you allow this piece to represent itself as a robust centrepiece — the 30 x 42” frame is our favourite size for turning a blank wall into a piece of art.
If you’d like to learn more about the different kinds of frames you can choose from for your prints, or if you’d like some assistance in choosing the right frame, we’re here to help! Get in touch with us today to get started.
