Need something to frame but don’t know where to start, plus you need something to elevate your home or office décor? Enter white photo frames! These are a stylish way to display your favourite art or images, complementing both modern and traditional décor while integrating seamlessly with a wide range of furniture and artwork. However, with so many white frame alternatives out there, how can you choose the ideal one for your needs?
Decisions, Decisions
Cherish your dearest memories and preserve them with style with premium quality white picture frames. Before you head to your favourite large box chain decor store to get your white photo frame, keep in mind that not all frames are created equal, and while many appear to be the same at first glance, appearances can be deceiving.
The most popular white frames have a chunky, flat face, are made of wood and are a fan favourite for good reason! It’s a versatile frame style available in a range of fascinating finishes, including white and whitewash. Combine it with your favourite black-and-white photographs to create a magnificent wall display.
Another wood frame option with expressive wood graining and a flat, clean face is offered in white. Its straight lines are ideal for modern or abstract art, whether in your home or business. However, if you’re looking for something a little more elegant, a white antique frame with rich detailing and millwork would complement your decor well. Pair it with your favourite art prints, photographs or landscape paintings.
Modern interiors should go for a thinner metal selection with straight lines that look sophisticated and contemporary. This is the ideal frame for your more complex art featuring patterns or geometric shapes. Metal white frames with a slightly rounded face and a thinner profile are also available. Look for exciting finish colours, including white. This frame style looks best featuring bold and vibrant art that stands out.
Matboard or Not
If you have found a white picture frame that you can’t live without or you’ve reduced your choices down to one or two possibilities, you’ll need to decide if you want to include a matboard with your artwork. A matboard not only adds colour to your frame, but it also protects your artwork by isolating it from the lens cover, preventing moisture build-up over time.
If you don’t know where to start, a traditional white matboard is always a good choice. It’s a versatile option that complements any style of art or photography and makes your artwork stand out. Black matboards look great against a white picture frame, just as white matboards do. The contrast between two opposites generates a lot of visual intrigue, directing the viewer’s attention to your display.
Sizes
The size of your art is one of the most important aspects when buying a white frame. When ordering a custom frame, you should give the right size of your picture. This way you can rest assured that your art can fit nicely inside the frame you pick. Accurate measurements are critical so that you don’t have to force your artwork into an off-the-shelf frame that isn’t the proper size, or (worse), trim your picture excessively. Standard frame sizes, on the other hand, can’t be customized.
Keep in mind that the sizes you enter do not represent the total width and height of the frame on the wall (a.k.a. the external frame dimensions). If you need a frame made to fit an area on the wall, emphasize that when purchasing.
Display Options
Once you’ve received your white picture frames, you’ll need to determine where and how to display them. Some frames come with everything you need to hang your paintings on the walls, so all you will need is a hammer.
If you have a single image and limited wall space, consider utilizing easels. Their installation takes only a few seconds and adjusts to any angle, making it ideal for a tabletop or desktop display that you’ll be happy to show off.
However, if you have more than one framed photograph, we highly recommend a gallery wall. Gallery walls are a trendy way to showcase groups of photographs in a single, eye-catching display.
Places to Shop
Some people prefer to buy a photo frame from a local picture framer. When it works, this option is excellent; but, it can be costly and time-consuming, especially if your local store is far away or has a backlog of orders.
Buying photo frames online provides additional possibilities while also being more convenient and cost-effective. There is an almost endless number of styles to choose from, plus, all of the services you would find at your local framing store, such as bespoke frame and mat board measurements and a diverse range of materials and designs, are available online.
