Framing Frames
- Joshua Ryan San Juan
- Mar 15, 2021
- 2 min read
Updated: Aug 2, 2024
The most common way of decorating walls isby installing art, framed photos, and other wall decorations. Most homes would have myriad of framed pieces and arranging them could pose a challenge. These tips, combined with install pictures from a model unit and private residence were originally posted for Houzz to inspire homeowners in developing their decorating skills.
A common decorator trick. Various shaped and styled frames will all work together on a wall, as long as they are in the same color. A savy decorator could re-use most frames even if they're in different colors - a can of spray paint goes a long way.
When you have one odd frame, like this pleated fabric shaped one; why not make it the center of the assembly.
Big impact on a budget. Wall size is a major factor in arranging wall decorations. Small frames could work for big walls as long as you multiply it. These small framed mirrors in this tall staircase wall, cost 6 dollars for set of 3. A mere 50 dollars for a decorated wall mirror, not bad!
Uniform shaped and sized frames work well in grid arrangements. Important tip: start measuring your walls to guide you what sizes and how many to buy. While in the store, bring a tape measure and mock it up. I usually use 2" to 3" gaps between frames but that is largely dependent on the size of the frame. The smaller the frame, the smaller the gaps. Proportion is the key.
When installing random shaped and sized wall pieces, there is a need to balance how "heavy" or massive they look. Group together similar pieces, then arrange them so that they somehow match either width or height of other elements. In this case, the three singular hooks are all in one row and spaced just enough to match the width of the three-hooked palette. The distance between the two rows of wall hooks complemented the height of the tack board.
We hope this inspires you to look at your existing installs and see how you could mix and match them. There is no strict rule in curating your personal pieces, so have fun in making your home your own.
This article is originally from Houzz post
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