All About frames: 4 Awesome Frame Ideas for Your Wall Art

Adding a gorgeous frame to an art piece will make the piece come alive and take your prints and décor ideas to the next level. But how do you know which frame to choose when there is such a wide variety in different sizes, colors, construct, and brands?

Phew! The choices are endless, but there's no need to worry about every single type of frame or brand, just the ones that will work best for you and fill your needs.

Four awesome frames that many artist and collectors use to compliment their art and beautify their walls, and which are four of the top recommendations of many local and regional framers like Michaels, Usaoncanvas and Framebridge are Canvas floater frames, Barnwood Style frames, Plein Air frames and Ornate frames.

Which Frame looks best with which art?

Which frame looks best with which art is hard to tell since framing choices are usually personal and is almost always a reflection of the taste and decorating style of the person choosing the frame. At the same time, it is good practice to take into account the color of the frame and the colors within the art piece itself so that the frame and the art piece match. A frame that is the wrong color may be a distraction to the art and a frame that is too dark or too light may mute or even kill the beauty of the piece.

Another consideration to make in determining which frame looks best with which art is to look at how the frame is designed and contrast it with the content of the artwork. Busy artwork with multiple colors would probably be suited to a frame that is more classic, smooth, and plain, rather than a frame that is just as busy as the artwork with intricate patterns, motifs, grooves and / or distressing.

The material the frame is made from also plays a role in the choice of frame. Some frames are made from natural wood, distressed wood, and antique wood while others are made in metals like silver, bronze and aluminum. Frames can have thin moldings as narrow as 3/4-inch thickness where the frame create a thin boarder around the art and run the gamut of thickness all the way to extremely wide molding approximately 9 1/8 inches in thickness.

It is also a good idea to know the history of the frame before you make a selection so you will know how and why it was created and used. Knowing a frame's history could give you some cues of how to use it to elevate your art piece.

Types of Frames

Floaters

Floater frames make art prints look like they are floating inside the frame rather than sit snuggly within it as a normal frame would. The art you chose is first printed on canvas and then stretched within the frame. There is a wide cross section of frames within this framing category to choose from. Your choice of frame comes down to what color you have in mind, which material suits you best and how you want your print to look and feel. Floater frames or Floaters as they are called have a variety of subcategories of their own.

Some floater frame categories are Wood Canvas Floaters, Metal Canvas Floaters, Barnwood Canvas Floaters, Old World Canvas Floaters, Canvas Box Collection, Renaissance Canvas Floaters, Luxe (Luxury) Canvas Floaters and Farmhouse Canvas Floaters. Beneath are a small sample of the more popular floaters within the floater frame category.

Sample Canvas Floater Frames

	Wood Canvas Floaters made from natural wood and comes in a variety of light and dark tones		​Metal Canvas Floaters Slim aluminum frames for stretched canvas.
	​Barnwood Canvas Floaters Made from reclaimed Barnwood for stretched canvases up to 1 ½ inch deep.		​Luxe Canvas Floater frames Slightly antique in looking frames to give your prints the look and feel of a luxury piece. Ideal for 1 ¾ depth canvases
	​Old World Canvas Floaters Another type of wood picture frame finish is a combination of ornate and the look of distressed wood. It is best for canvases that are 1 inch deep.

Ornate

Ornate picture frames are just beautiful. They remind you of a picture from a long time ago that your family has had for a million years, and everybody wants it because it still looks exquisite. Ornate frames make artwork look luxurious like one of the masters created it and you were the lucky one to snag it to the envy of everyone else. Not to mention it hangs boldly and makes a strong statement on the wall.

Ornate frames are found in Palazzo, Renoir, Renaissance, Slimwoods, Cordoba, Vintage, Black Tie Affair, Marquis and Estate.

Sample Ornate Picture Frames

	​Palazzo Ornate Frames made with raised detailing that stands out to the eye.		​Renoir Ornate Frames a wide profile frame embellished with beautiful motifs around the edges.
	​Renaissance Ornate Frames suitable for both small and large artwork		​Cordoba Ornate Frames

Barnwood

Barnwood style frames are crafted with Americana in mind. These frames mimic the old rustic outback of the American countryside and comes in a variety of colors and weathered wood textures that is good for honoring family time. So, if you live on a farm or love the farm lifestyle these frames will speak to your sense of style.

Sample Barnwood Style Frames

	​Wood Grain Design Made from upcycled wood fiber and carriers a smooth finish giving your art print a smooth polish look.		​Farmhouse frames Natural wood coloring, rustic texture, and distressed look. These frames do the rustic look of old barn and wildlife justice.
	​Authentic Americana One of the most popular frames for farmhouse style. Made from reclaimed wood and impressions of country living. Naturally weathered.		​Farmhouse Floaters These frames carry the Rustic look elegantly.

Plein Air

Plein Air Frames are simple in style, have molding that are about 3 inches wide and follow a gold and silver color palette. Plein Air frames get their name from Plein Air "in the open air" painting where the artist paints outside in the open rather than in a studio. Plein Air frames were developed to complement these types of paintings but has been adapted to fit any number and style of creative work.

Sample Plein Air Frames

	​Plein Air Royale Sculpted with a broad face and raised edges these natural wood frames excellent for a moody look or a light uplifting look to your art.		​Plein Air Premier The luxury of the outdoors. Wide, natural wood frames that makes your art standout.
	​Plein Air Traditions Prepared with a metal leaf finish at the edge of its wood grain body, feels like and extension to the art itself.		​Plein Air Gallery Constructed in wide-panel profiles, these frames are made from natural wood and are good for giving your art the feeling of sitting deep within its depths.
	​Plein Air Economy Used by both photographers and artists, these frames come in rich, warm finishes.

Conclusion

Whether you are making a statement with your art piece or not, frames provide elegant and beautiful bordering for your art. The artwork and the frame should complement each other and result in a finished work that looks as if they belong together and look like one unit.

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