How To Use Picture Frames In A Unique Way
Are you a person who loves to decorate with a sense of style that makes your house stand out from others? One way you can do that is by using picture frames in a unique way. Here are some ideas that might get you started.
Frame Words - Think of painting clever quotes right onto your walls and then placing actual picture frames on them to make the quote stand out. For example, using wall paint, write the words, "We see things not as they are, but as we are" on your living room wall and then frame it with a heavy gold frame which will add elegance to the room. H. M. Tomlinson would probably be very happy to see his words on your walls! Another idea would be to stencil words in groupings and then frame them individually. A good example of this framing would be to stencil the words Joy, Peace, and Love on your bedroom wall. Frame the words individually with picture frames that complement your bedroom decor.
Frame Memories - What better way to remember life's experiences than to frame them? Of course, placing pictures is a common way to bring things to one's memory. However, think outside of the box. Do you love to travel? Obtain maps of the places you've visited and frame them individually. Enhancing them with words would make them stand out even more. For example, if you have loved traveling in Texas, place a map of Texas in a red frame and that includes blue and white mats. Write the words, "Don't Mess With Texas!" at the top of the map and your framed memory will be a real conversation starter.
Frame Treasures - Are you lucky enough to have love letters or special greeting cards that your grandparents or other beloved family members wrote to each other? What about old receipts from furniture that was purchased many years ago? A framed 1930s receipt for a sofa and two chairs that only cost $108.00 would be great on your family room wall. If you have hand-written recipes from people like a favorite aunt or a great-grandmother, framing the recipes for your kitchen wall will add nostalgia to the room. Real treasures, like, costume jewelry from the 1940s, can be protected at the same time that they are being displayed when they are placed in a shadow box.
A professional picture framer (such as one from Washington Framers' Workroom) will be happy to give you more ideas on how to use frames in a unique way.