What would happen if you decided to pick frames you like for your walls?

Many people get intimidated about decorating their walls, because they might be afraid of what tradition they are breaking. Often, we learn taste from our families. Sometimes that means that if they were very frugal, it certainly showed in where they put their priorities. Maybe your mother or father called it a waste of time to consider what types of frames to put on your walls, because what mattered was the art or picture in the frame. Now that was them and then, and here we are with you and now. You shouldn’t put aside your own search for style for fear of breaking with tradition. You can always incorporate some of the traditions in tasteful ways that match your own unique decorating choices. When you look at your walls, you should imagine what it is you think will reflect your style.

Picking frames you like

Picking the frames you like for that blank wall in front of you may be duped from the start if you have a hard time making a decision because you love exploring ALL the options. Often we like exploring all the options for far longer than is necessary. Sure the room might look good with shadowbox frames or metal frames. It’s also possible that the wall will bring out some beautiful tones from wood finished frames or traditional ornate frames coordinated to your furniture will make all the difference. However, before you get too far ahead of yourself and sink your ship before it sails because you’ve lost direction, ask yourself what kind of frames you’ve always wanted on that wall. When I did that, I felt liberated. For one wall, I chose whimsical unfinished frames that I could paint any color my soul desired. For another wall, I chose repurposed barn wood frames because I like the look and feel and I like repurposing when it can look great in its second life.

Picking frames that match your photos or match each other

Many people just throw something on the wall because they don’t feel like they want to take away from the piece. By doing it this way, they are ignoring two very important possibilities that will soothe their eyes. First, they forget to open up to the possibility that a preferred frame can enhance the picture or painting. Second, they forget that if they picked the picture or artwork, because something about it reflects their interests and passions, then a preferred frame will provide a well thought out outline to get the attention it deserves.  

Now your framed piece can reflect your preferences and stand out.