Picture frames add a touch of elegance to any room, and they are ideal for a holiday home. If you let yours to guests, well-framed pictures give it class. Choose subjects that everyone can enjoy, such as work by local photographers or historic photographs of the area.
Here are some ideas, whether you want a traditional look or a contemporary one.
Oak frames
Oak picture frames have a clean, modern feel that suits contemporary decor, and the natural wood goes well with pictures of nature. They work for family photos, artwork, or a framed map of the area.
If your holiday home is in the countryside, let the pictures reflect it:
- Sunrise or sunset over a lake or woodland.
- Wildflowers in a field.
- Trees in autumn.
Those are only examples. Let your imagination loose.
Ornate frames
For a touch of luxury, choose an ornate frame. These are usually wood with a gold or silver finish, and can be quite heavy. They are often used for family heirlooms and formal portraits, and bring a sense of sophistication to a room.
Think about where one would look best. Above a fireplace is a natural place. An old map or an antique print in an ornate frame gives a holiday home a sense of history.
Old and vintage frames
Vintage frames add character. You can find them in antique shops or online, in many styles, and for a shabby-chic look you can even distress one yourself.
They suit a modest property with years of history behind it, such as a Victorian terrace or a 1930s bungalow, because they belong to the same era. If you have early photographs of the house, or can get prints from a local archive, you have the makings of a scheme with real meaning.
Modern frames
For a contemporary look, choose modern frames, in wood or metal. They are usually simple in design, and can hang on the wall or stand on a shelf.
Try a collage of images in one frame, to bring your favourite memories together. Or mix shapes: square frames for family photos, say, and rectangular ones for artwork.
Coloured frames
Coloured frames add a splash of colour and a bit of personality. To make a statement, use them for a gallery wall, which fills an empty wall and shows off your favourite pictures together.
You can also mix frame colours to a plan, such as white frames for family photos and black for artwork.
Custom frames
For a truly personal touch, have custom picture frames made. A made-to-measure frame fits the picture exactly, whether it is a photo of the family at the holiday home, a painting or a holiday snap. A framed picture also makes a good present.
A practical note
If you let the property, hang pictures securely and out of the way of doors and luggage, and keep anything valuable or sentimental at home. Good prints in good frames will give your guests just as much pleasure.
All our picture frames are made to measure, so they will fit whatever you choose.
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.