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Custom framing is an inegral part of decorating a home or business. In fact, when you buy quality custom framing, it is like purchasing furniture for your walls. Most people allow the style and color scheme of their rooms to dictate the framed art that goes in them. For those who are a bit more adventurous, they enjoy creating their own eclectic style by taking a few risks. You can not mix and match just anything and be successful, but it is definitely possible to mix it up more than you may be doing right now.
When selecting art and framing, your number one goal should be to find something you love. Do not settle for art simply because it matches your color scheme. It the colors do ccordinate, that’s OK, but it really should match too well because you want it to stand out so it becomes a special accent in the room.
The custom framing selected for art can vary a lot depending on the decor. Any piece of art can be framed many different ways as you see in the examples here. One of those ways is bound to work better with your room than another. Framing serves as a transition between the art and room to help the art looks its best in its situation. Just remember, quality framing can last for generations so make sure it looks great with the art.
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We’ve selected autumn inspired works of art and handmade items from one of a kind artists on etsy. Check out their etsy sites for more of their work.
Autumn Orange Etched Vinta…
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The next time you need the perfect gift, consider custom framing a piece of art, a special photo, or a memento. Flowers last a few days, a nice dinner lasts a couple hours, but frames can last a lifetime. Because so many things can be custom framed, you can easily come up with a unique gift for every occasion. Here are some ideas to get your own thoughts flowing.
ANNIVERSARIES or VALENTINE’S DAY
Frame a portrait of yourself or with your significant other.
If the two of you have been on a recent trip, frame a special
memory, like the Aboriginal painting shown below.
THE BIRTH of a BABY
When someone has a baby, a great way to celebrate the
occasion is with a frame to insert pictures in, frame the birth
announcement, or ask your local framer if they can cut out
the baby’s name in a mat.
GRADUATIONS
A graduate will generally appreciate having their diploma
custom framed after working all those years to get it! For
those who were involved in school activities, they may also
enjoy a shadowbox filled with their school memories. Of
course their graduation portrait can be framed as well.
WEDDINGS
Framed wedding memorabilia makes a great gift for the bride
and groom or a treasue for their parents. Wedding pictures,
invitations and flowers are all special keepsakes.
BIRTHDAYS or JUST BECAUSE DAYS
We all have different tastes and interests. Think of something
to frame that will mean a lot to the person you plan to give it to.
Consider a small quilt or painting you made for them. Everyone
can use a framed mirror and you can frame it to suit a specific
room decor. If you are undecided, go to your local frame shop
and purchase a gift certificate.
GIVE YOURSELF A GIFT!
From time to time we all deserve to purchase something for
ourselves. You may have a special keepsake you have been
saving that would look perfect in a nice frame. Perhaps you need
to find a great piece of art to complete a newly decorated room.
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By Linda Omelianchuk, Product Design Manager
OPTIMISM
We are choosing brighter, clearer colors that are uplifting to give us a sense of optimism in the midst of difficult economic recovery and environmental disasters happening today. Warm tones of red, orange and honey, along with tetra blue-green and lime green create a feeling of enthusiasm and cheer.
ESCAPISM
People are enjoying more frequent, mini vacations away from the daily pressures of life in easily accessible, peaceful environments. From sitting in a special room in the house, to relaxing in a spa, to walking in the woods, or tending a garden, the neutral palette of soft whites, shades of grey, muted purples and warm browns give us a sense of harmony and well being.
AUTHENTICITY
Consumers value authentic products that are promoted sincerely with an honest story. We find real value in natural, organic and sustainable materials, and colors with longevity. Hues that are grounded in nature, colors that are faded, patinated and weathered, add warmth and a sense of history that give us comfort. There is also a renewal on handcraftsmanship in natural materials as an authentic way to create beautiful furniture, decorative accessories, clothing and crafts.
TECHNOLOGY
Advances in technology are creating exciting new special effects in textures, reflections of light, and layering and mixtures of colors on many different materials. Sophisticated, luxurious finishes appeal to consumers becasue we are spending less and discriminating more to purchase products that are unique and special. Metallics continue to be used in home decor, espciecially the warm tones of golds, bronzes and coppers.
MAY 2010
By Sherran Arthur, Marketing Manager Canada
The biggest “what’s new” story in color today is the re-emergence of Neutrals.
Color Palette #1
Strong, saturated color has been very popular in both home decor and fashion over the past few years and continues to be so.
Color Palette #2
Now a brand new set of Neutrals is emerging, creating an important juxtaposition of fresh, optimistic colors and chameleon-like neutrals.These new ‘chameleon’ neutrals are actually infused with color, making them both complex and versatile. They can change in appearance, depending on what they are paired with.
Both color palettes work well together. Neutrals represent the blank canvas you can add hits of color to, creating a new and fresh look for home decor.
New York Spaces Jan/Feb 2010 Traditional Home March 2010
Here are more important color trends for 2010 and beyond.
Neutrals:
Neutral/Gray:
Gray with a touch of purple, this neutral is inspired from mineral, concrete and steel.
Beige/Brown:
Truly chameleon, this neutral can transition between warm and cool, pale and gold, a perfect complement to darker hues.
Colors:
Red:
Bright, clean and strong with a pink intuition. Great with neutrals.
Orange:
Rich and sophisticated, optimistic with a touch of gray.
Yellow:
Slightly greener and more natural, with a soft a touch of gray.
Green:
Optimistic and uplifting, a clear and bright accent green with a shift toward blue.
Blue:
A saturated peacock blue also influenced by gray.Rich and moody.
Purple:
Purple infused with gray and brown giving more complexity with added elegance and sophistication.
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