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Round picture frames are distinctive and unique. For one, they make for a great mirror frame. They can also effectively showcase your finished needlepoint projects. The question is, how well do round picture frames work with certain photos, which usually have a rectangular orientation?Admittedly, not all pictures will best be displayed using a round picture frame. But if used wisely, you can have a very attracting and eye-catching frame to display. Here are some do’s and don’ts to help you …

The home needs to have a consistent look and feel. Going for consistency in style prevents a room from feeling cluttered and disorganized. As you are planning to decorate your walls with picture frames, do so with the room’s existing design in mind. Your choice of pictures and frames should not clash with your décor. Instead, they should complement and “flow” with the rest of your design elements.One important thing is to recognize the current style of your home. It would not do to buy ant …

Glass may often not be the ideal choice for your picture frames. Glass is usually limited to smaller-sized frames. Its weight will make it difficult to hang the frame on the wall. The fixtures of the frame may not be strong enough to hold the frame and make it vulnerable to falling and breaking. Glass also has a slight green tint.Although glass is still the choice of inline oval frames or frames with convex glass, some buyers prefer acrylic glazing. This is durable and break-resistant, ma …

Photos of classic art or of your great, great grandparents are best highlighted with an antique picture frame. These frames usually come with elaborate molding designs that give off a luxurious and historic aura that reminds one of the beautiful bygone days. The intricate designs and classic gold or silver finish also make them great collector’s items and family heirlooms.Tracing the history of antique picture framesFrames for artworks and portraits hark back to the 1600s, when frames were …

Aside from hanging your inline oval frames and antique picture frames on the wall, one creative alternative is to use picture shelves or ledges. With this, you have the freedom to arrange, rearrange and change your display as you see fit without having to worry about poking holes on your walls. Ledges are shelf-like surfaces but with less width than the standard shelf. You can also put other decorative elements on your ledge – art work, canvas and other mounted prints, wooden monogram lette …