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Gold is making a comeback in the world of interior design. Gold, when used wisely and tastefully, can exude a classic and timeless look. The trick is not to overdo the use of gold but to use it as an accent to provide a strong visual impact that is opulent and elegant rather than ostentatious or pretentious. For instance, you can use gold picture frames, wall accents or some pieces of gilded furniture.For picture frames, you can mount classic pictures on gold picture frames or you can use …

The Victorian Frame Company is your definitive source of display cases for various treasures. Family keepsakes and heirlooms should not be kept inside boxes in the attic where it will simply gather dust. Make your house a showcase of your precious keepsakes through display cases.Why you need display casesBecause of their intrinsic value, these items need special care. Some of these items tend to increase in their value over time, as long as you preserve them and keep them in mint condition …

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 …

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 …

Why keep your precious family heirlooms or important mementos in a box somewhere in the basement or the attic? They will only be hidden and only gather dust. Most likely, you will forget about them until you find the time to sift through your things. Worse, they may fall victim to vermin, mold or mildew. However, you may be hesitant to put them on display because that may mean exposing them to dust and grime as well as to curious pets and children.This is where an acrylic dome can help. Yo …