5 New Ideas for Wall Installs

You spend a lot of time choosing artwork for your walls. But how much time do you spend thinking about how to hang it? There are many options out there, and if you take the time to expressly arrange your wall decor, it will reflect your style even better.

A grid pattern gives a series of small pieces a bigger impact.
Photo credit: House of Turquoise 

Think horizontal.
Photo credit: Design Sponge

A different take on a grid.

Arrange your artwork in a clock pattern.
To add interest, mix in other items such as plates or baskets.  
Photo credit: Thing That Inspire

Free form can be a great way to go.
Photo credit: Solid Frog

Collage Corner

A collage tells a story. We often frame collages, from the classic wedding or baby announcement to a graduation piece to a collection of unusual items like wine corks. There's a lot that goes into the making of a good collage. The framing is just one piece of the puzzle. The layout is crucial! Content can dictate or visual balance can rule. It's up to you to decide how you want your story to be told....

One of our past jobs.
Wedding garb complete with a vintage photo of the happy couple.

Image from The Framer's Workshop

 

One of our happy customers shows off his Iron Man collage.

Another fun one from our shop...
Bless You Boys! What a season it was!

Graduation collage from our shop.

Untraditional Art

Art is in the eye of the beholder. But sometimes art can come from unexpected places. What will be your go-to "art" the next time you're looking to adorn your walls?

Vintage scarves as art.
Source: skonahem

Ahhh.... Framed album covers.
Source: House to Home

For the sewing enthusiast, cleverly displayed spools of thread!
Source: Grapheteria Custom Framg

Favorite book covers make great art for any spot - especially a child's room.
Source: Better Homes & Gardens

Wallpaper can be truly fabulous.
Source: Lauren Conrad

Flashcards make a graphic splash.
Source: Pottery Barn Kids

Framed handkerchiefs can make the perfect display.
Have any passed down from the last generation?
Frame them for a truly personal touch.
Source: The Traveling Cabinet

Follow Us on Pinterest

We've all heard the buzz about Pinterest. The virtual pinboard is the cyber-place-to-be! We're always pinning new ideas to help inspire you. If you haven't already, follow us at pinterest.com/nolaframing! And if you haven't received an invitation to join Pinterest, email us. We'll be glad to send you one.

Headboard Frames

Think custom framing is just for art? Think again! Here's a clever way of customizing your personal retreat in a way you might not have thought of. Create a headboard that's just your style.

Gorgeous headboard that can incorporate the fabric of your choosing.
Courtesy of Sunset Magazine

Here's a different take on the same idea.
Notice the use of several frames
to create the correctly sized headboard.
Courtesy of Better Homes & Gardens

Just a change of fabric can totally change the look of your room.
Courtesy of Fab Rehab Creations

Love the placement and the unobtrusive art.
Courtesy of The Painted Hive

Love how this "headboard" follows the roof line.
It draws your eye to the most interesting architectural feature of the room.

The grid effect gives this headboard a graphic structure
that really helps to anchor the bed.

Make a Memory Wall

You've heard us say it before: We've framed just about everything. One of the most meaningful ideas we work with is to frame a collection. Collections have impact, but the best part is the story they tell. They're true conversation starters.

Plus, putting something three dimensional on your wall is a bit unexpected. It goes outside the boundaries of traditional artwork to give depth to your focal points. And a collection can be made of almost anything! They can go well beyond postcards, baseball cards and stamps. Here are a few ideas of interesting collections that we hope will inspire you to display some memories of your own....

Vintage Button Pins - arrange them in the shape of an initial or a heart.

This idea would work well for buttons or stamps, too.

Image courtesy of Busy Beaver Button Co..

Frame a Vintage Bathing Suit or other piece of clothing from your family's past.
A Christening Gown or a Boy Scout Uniform make a lovely memory.

Image courtesy of The Petrie Point and Petrie Pint collections.

Imagine an entire wall of framed Antique Spoons.

Image courtesy of Art Source & Design.

Frame your grandmother's Antique Beaded Purse.

Image courtesy of On The Wall Framing.

Antique Keys make a beautiful display.

Image courtesy of Pottery Barn.

Anything Goes

Anything can be art. And this wall proves it. These framed wallpaper samples mix bold patterns and stunning colors!

Cool NOLAlphabet Combos

Our customers always come up with the best ideas and combinations of NOLAlphabet letters...