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Picture frames and other wall décor can instantly perk up a wall and give the room a new and fresh look. Of course, you need a little bit of planning, choosing the color scheme that would best suit the wall, the room and the items you are framing. You also need to plot the items on the wall to determine which placement appeals to your aesthetics and sense of proportion.Now, here are some ideas on how you can use picture frames and other items on your wall: Tie it up with a strong color th …

The color white denotes a lot of things – natural beauty, innocence, elegance, purity and wholeness. It may also speak of new and brighter beginnings. This color can soothe and relax. It also exudes a light, calm and inviting environment. As a design element, white can be a perfect way to set off other colors and images. This makes white a very practical color since it can virtually match any other color and style (whether one prefers a romantic, minimalist, modern or vintage style).White …

Picture frames are important decorative elements that highlight your photographs and also give your walls, shelves and table tops a distinctive look. However, there are literally thousands of picture frame styles and designs. There are antique picture frames, modern picture frames, shabby chic frames, frames with simple moldings and frames with elaborate moldings. There are also frames in a wide range of shapes. These include oval, square, rectangular and round picture frames. There are e …

There are a number of dangers that cause damage to a photograph. Often, the damage is irreparable and irreversible. Even with today’s innovations in the world of digitized photography, there are still some photos that are simply irreplaceable. Indeed, that picture of your grandmother in her teens or that picture of your ancient grandfather with his siblings will need a little bit more TLC. The TLC will give the photos a good dose of damage prevention.Some Causes of DamageHere are some elem …

When buying picture frames online, you need to have a working knowledge of picture frame sizes based on the size and kind of item to be framed. Although frame sizes are designed to be a perfect fit to standard picture sizes, there are some non-standard sizes and additional considerations such as the width of the rabbet. There are also additional considerations when you are planning to frame a 3-dimensional item. Having an understanding of frame sizes will help ensure that you get the pictu …