If you've got a collection of clustered artwork that you'd like to visually unify, a simple solution is to paint the frames. A group of all white, all black, or all one-color frames will read more clearly as a whole, while a set of mix-n-match frames will create a more eclectic look...
These frames from the Picturewall Company create a very clean, streamlined arrangement. Black, white, and blonde are popular choices, but we'd also love to see a similar look with brightly colored frames. Although the color of your frame depends on your art, brightly colored frames can work well with neutral artwork. For instance, a set of black-and-white photographs would look incredible inside fire-engine red or lemon-yellow frames.
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I love this idea and will use it. Thanks.
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i'm painting some ikea frames now.
sand, prime, sand, and paint would be my suggestion. Also, it takes a good amount of paint to fully cover a frame, the edges, and inside edge, and everything adds up to coverage area. Plus with small edges and stuff, if you're spraying, you lose a lot of the paint in the air...
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Personally, I like the frames all one color when the arrangement is "random," and the frames all different colors if they're set in a perfect block, like the ones above.
Otherwise it's either too crazy or too boring.
view Mrs.Mack's profile
that is the most amazingly symmetrical use of frames. looks beautiful.
view selena's profile
love this. i have at least 40 frames that i have gotten via freecycle but not used yet..perfect way to use some.
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