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“Mirror, Mirror, on the wall…”Mirrors are excellent decorative tools. It can instantly light up a room, and add texture and dimension to the look and feel of your home décor. Whether it’s a mirror framed in an antique picture frame or a more modern black frame with convex mirrors, you can creatively use them to add your own personal style and flair to any room. Mirrors do much to accentuate a room’s décor.Here are some ideas that make use of framed mirrors: Mirrors in the porch area. Add …

Provide a new take on the classic and elegant antique picture frame with convex glass. In the olden times, portraits were framed using convex glass. This minimizes the contact between the glass and the portraits so that when there is condensation, the paper will not adhere to the glass. Today, the use of convex glass as glazing and mirrors can provide a unique look to a room, as well as a touch of nostalgia and luxury.Here are some ways you can use a picture frame with convex glass to dec …

Round and oval picture frames provide a unique look for your walls. You can choose an antique picture frame and fit it with a convex lens for a vintage-themed look. You can also fit a round picture frame with a mirror to hang in the hallway entry.However, you may think twice about hanging a round or oval picture frame, because the rounded shape may make the frame seem tricky to hang. How do you balance the picture frame so that it does not move around and look lopsided? Actually, once you …

When investing in fine picture frames, it will be helpful to also know the basic structure of the frames. This way, you can make decisions about what kind of picture frame to choose, depending on your needs. There may be a number of things you need to decide on – the design (modern picture frames vs. vintage picture frames?), the dimensions (width, height and thickness), colors, quality of glazing and so on.Here are the major components of a picture frame:Component #1: The Frame itselfThi …

Who says vintage picture frames make for limited styling options? Whether you want something dainty and whimsical, something more luxurious, something relaxed or edgy, vintage picture frames can be an important decorative element. These can add a unique look to your walls, shelves and coffee tables.Here are some interior decorating styles that work very well with vintage or antique picture frames: French farmhouse. How about mimicking the style of a relaxed farmhouse somewhere in the so …