Picture frames add class and personality to a room. More importantly, they protect your pictures, so that they last for years, even generations.
For us at EasyFrame, getting something framed is a must. If you have never done it, it may be the finishing touch your newly decorated home has been missing. Here are seven reasons to do it.
It adds style
Frames come in every shape, size and material, from sleek and modern to rustic and vintage, so it is easy to find one that suits your home. In a contemporary room, try a metal frame with clean lines. With traditional decor, a wooden frame with some carved detail may suit better.
It keeps things in good condition
Whatever a picture cost, a frame protects it. The glazing keeps dust, damp and fingers away, which matters for something as delicate as a watercolour.
Start with the picture in the best condition you can. If it is damaged or faded, consider having it restored first. If it is valuable, have it valued so that you can insure it properly.
It preserves memories
A frame protects more than paper. A photo of your wedding day, or of your child's first steps, stands for a memory you want to keep for life, and the frame makes sure the photo lasts as long.
A framed photo also stops being just a print. It becomes something you look at and enjoy every day.
It decorates your home
Framing is a way of putting something of yourself into a room. Make a gallery wall, show family photos in a new way, or bring an empty wall or shelf to life. With so many styles and materials, there is a frame for every taste.
It may change how you see your pictures
If your photos have always gone into albums or on to Instagram, framing them makes you look at them differently. You have to choose the best, and decide where they belong. It may even inspire you to decorate a room in a new way.
It creates a focal point
A framed picture draws the eye. A large piece in a wide frame can be the centrepiece of a room. A small photo in a miniature frame makes an intriguing detail. Either way, framing gets you thinking creatively about your home, which is one of the things we love about it.
It makes a perfect present
For a present that is personal and unlike any other, frame a photo of a special moment, or a picture you know the person loves. Choosing a frame to suit them makes you think about what they like, and that makes the present more personal still.
The bottom line
Picture frames are practical and beautiful. If you have been thinking of framing something, go for it. You will not regret it. To sum up, a frame:
- adds style to a room
- keeps your artwork in good condition
- preserves memories
- lets you show your personality and creative side
- makes you look at your pictures afresh
- gives visitors something to look at
- makes a good present for friends, family and colleagues
Our picture frames are made to measure, and with many years of experience we can advise on the best frame for your artwork.
Call EasyFrame on 01234 856 501 or email sales@easyframe.co.uk. We are happy to talk it through even if you do not want to buy.