Art can be a big investment. An easy and less expensive way to get a big impact is using a series of framed prints. Below are some great examples of how a few framed prints can look expensive and impressive, but will not break your bank account.
Prints work great in multiples of three.
The more you use the more dramatic the effect. It is like a collection. If you can only afford to make three at first, no problem. You can add more later.
Try to keep the framing simple. I like using champagne colored frames. It goes great with gold and silver. I also really like to stay with neutral colored mats. No matter how cute it seems, lime green mats are rarely a good idea. I like to do a big mat, even if the print or picture is small, it gives a gallery quality to the piece.
I found all of these prints on
Etsy! The seller is High Street Market and they run about $14.00 bucks each. They have a huge selection and it is so fun to hunt for a little treasure. So be creative and let the following tips act a helpful guide to creating a fabulous wall of prints in your own home.
1. Stick with simple framing. It is less expensive and more classic.
2. Stay away from colored mats, they can look dated.
3. Scour flea markets, Etsy, Ebay, and old books for potential prints.
4. You don't have to use prints. Photographs, remnant pieces of wallpaper, and even fabric could create a beautiful grouping.
5. Try to get multiply quotes on framing. It doesn't have to break the bank. Sometimes the smaller mom and pop shops are much cheaper than the big craft stores. It is important to shop around.
I hope this helps with the daunting task of custom framing. It can be so much fun, and will definitely look beautiful!!
Love,
Amanda
images courtesy of Phoebe Howard and restoration hardware
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Terra Cotta Table Lamp $199.00 
Prints work great in multiples of three.
The more you use the more dramatic the effect. It is like a collection. If you can only afford to make three at first, no problem. You can add more later.
Try to keep the framing simple. I like using champagne colored frames. It goes great with gold and silver. I also really like to stay with neutral colored mats. No matter how cute it seems, lime green mats are rarely a good idea. I like to do a big mat, even if the print or picture is small, it gives a gallery quality to the piece.
I found all of these prints on Etsy! The seller is High Street Market and they run about $14.00 bucks each. They have a huge selection and it is so fun to hunt for a little treasure. So be creative and let the following tips act a helpful guide to creating a fabulous wall of prints in your own home.
Check out my new purchase! I love it! Thanks to Etsy my sofa will now have a little more sass! It was totally affordable! Madeline Weinrib...way out of my price range!
So this is a quick and inexpensive project I did for my dining room. I ordered a set of antique egg prints off eBay...gotta love eBay! I knew I wanted a thin gold frame, but I didn't want to spend a fortune on them. That is where Al's 5 and 10 came in! Got all 6 frames for $20! Quick coat of antique gold spray paint, 6 custom cut museum mats from Hobby Lobby, and ta-da! I am a terrible photographer! Still trying to figure out my new camera! The total cost for this little project was less than $100. I am working on a Salvation Army mirror now! I will try to remember to take pictures of the whole process this time! Happy Monday!
I received my West Elm and Frontgate catalogues in the mail yesterday. Let's just say all of the rain has made me long for clear skies and summer! While thumbing through these awesome catalogues I realized so much of the great outdoor decor, could so go indoor! Here are some of my favs. The lanterns above would look great on a coffee table, or on a console, and West Elm is soooo affordable.
I mean is this not the best! Ikat, durable, and stain-resistant! I die! Did I mention it is only $169.00...
Completely chic ikat throw pillow. The steel gray is so great. These could go ANYWHERE!
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