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

Lovely Leaning

Art doesn't always require hanging. Sometimes leaning it in a strategic place is the best option. Here are a few examples to get you started....

Source: Desire to Inspire

Source: Two Ellie

Source: Desire to Inspire

Source: Sorakeem

Wonderful Walls

We've seen some great new ways to hang art - some ideas that are downright different. In our tireless effort to cyber-inspire, this week we're bringing you a small selection of our "outside the box" collection of Wall Installs....

Source: Out Came the Sun

Source: Sparkling Gances

Source: Things That Inspire

Source: Amanda J

Source: Design Darling

Source: Solid Frog

Say 'I Do' to Framing

Framing your wedding portrait is a highly personal and important milestone to preserve. We've come across several innovative ideas lately that have made us stand up and take notice. Wedding season is just around the corner, so these ideas come at the perfect time...

Before your wedding photo shoot, come see us to choose the frame you'll be using to frame your portrait. We'll build a prop for you to use, and then we'll frame the final photo in that very same frame.

Photo courtesy of Meliisa Hume Photography.

Let us provide frames of your choosing to deck out your wedding guest photo booth. This interactive family photo wall features snapshots of family members. Guests can pose in empty frames, becoming part of the family history.

Photo courtesy of Bride.net

And last, but certainly not least, choose several frames from our stock to use as props for your bridal party photo session.

Photo courtesy of Forget Me Knot Weddings

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.

Frame Your Love

Valentine's Day is sneaking up on us. Now's the time to find the perfect way to say "I love you." We came across these ideas and think they send a lovely message....

Map art from your favorite places. From the Kayla Danielle blog.

This headboard is a great way to display those close to your heart.

What's your favorite framable memory of your sweatheart? Whatever it is, we can help you turn it into the perfect Valentine's Gift.

Have Love, Will Travel

A romantic getaway is always nice. But if you can't travel across the globe for Valentine's Day, why not bring the world to your sweetheart? Framing makes it possible to preserve a special memory in so many ways. Here are a few that will help inspire you...

Frame a photograph from your honeymoon.
Notice the coked angle of the image - adds interest and a touch of the unique.

Get a map of a memorable trip. Sew your route onto it and frame it.

A great way to frame a memory of your favorite places.

Frame a grouping of postcards from trips you taken over the years.

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.