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Laurie from\u00a0Upper Saddle River New Jersey had a\u00a0difficult time finding the\u00a0right frame for her oil painting. I\u00a0wanted to tell Laurie that she is not alone and it can be a difficult task. To give Laurie\u00a0or any of you who are contemplating on matching the right frame to your masterpiece and home decor, I compiled\u00a0a comprehensive report that is generally accepted among interior designers. If you have any thoughts or other insights then let us know. If you have any other interior design or wall decor related questions, remember to Just Ask Brei<\/a><\/p>\n

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“Art consists of limitation. The most \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tbeautiful part of every picture is the frame.”
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Applying a frame to your \t\t\t\t\t\tpainting can be a tricky process, as it is the link between your interior style \t\t\t\t\t\tand the presentation of your artwork. The right frame can act as a catalyst or \t\t\t\t\t\ta piece of artwork in itself. In other words, it can either blend the painting \t\t\t\t\t\tinto its surroundings or help it to stand out. In choosing a frame, the \t\t\t\t\t\tproprietor should consider their interior decor, the style of the painting, and \t\t\t\t\t\twhat aspects they look to bring out in the artwork.<\/font>Metal frames can bring out different features of \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdecor. Black frames are used in chic and subtle environments. Imagine \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tWild Sunflowers <\/a>in a breakfast nook with taupe walls and a simple black \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tcasing.
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\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tGold is a classic and traditional choice. Frame a 19th century Monet -Regates a Argenteuil<\/a> or any traditional landscape with gold and you will notice how it brings out cool colors–blues and greens.<\/font>Silver represents a coolness in an interior and is often used for very \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tcontemporary and cool-based paintings–The \t\t\t\t\t\t Light of Venus<\/a>, for example.<\/font><\/td>\n
\n Wild Sunflowers with New Age Black frame <\/font> \t\t\t\t\t\t\t <\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n\n\n
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\n<\/font>Regates a Argenteuil with a Gold frame <\/font> \t\t\t\t\t\t\t <\/a><\/td>\n		 Wooden frames will warm up a space; \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tthey will work with almost any color scheme as well as artistic style.<\/font>A still life or a nice contemporary piece with deep reds and yellows would be \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\taccentuated with a wide, dark wooden frame.<\/font>Ornate frames provide a good representation of Victorian artwork, landscapes, \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tand country scenes. <\/font><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n\n\n
\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tWhen visiting a museum, a patron will take notice that most traditional pieces are ornately framed.<\/font>If there is a certain color scheme that the owner \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\twould like to focus on in the interior or to pull out of the painting, color \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tpainted frames are also a good choice.<\/font>Depending on taste, if the painting is the single focal point<\/em> in the \t\t\t\t\t\t\t room, consider these points: <\/font><\/td>\n \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
\n<\/font>Apples in a Bowl with a Wooden frame <\/font> \t\t\t\t\t\t <\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n
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  • It may be more important to match the frame to the surroundings and interior. \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tThis way, the painting more easily evolves into the living space, and makes its \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\timpression on the viewer, not the space.<\/li>\n
  • or, on the other hand, if the artwork is of much value to the owner, highly \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tprized, or just something to boast, the frame can be used to emphasize the \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tpainting itself.<\/li>\n

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Either way, the frame will always serve \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tits most functional purpose–to define the piece. The creative choice is up to \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tthe owner and allows a chance to show pride in the artwork, the decor, or both. <\/font><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n\n\n

\n<\/font>Kandinsky with a black studio frame <\/font> \t\t\t\t\t\t\t <\/a><\/td>\n		 For the more minimalistic owner, here \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tis yet another option. Hanging a painting raw, or without frame, can suit a \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tvery contemporary home and would most typically be applied to a contemporary \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tpiece, i.e. Rothko<\/a> \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tor Kandinsky<\/a>. \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tIf the sides of the canvas are unfinished–staples and odd paint \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tsplotches–which is standard, the owner may prefer to frame the edges with a \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tstudio frame, or to let it be as is. Either way, screw eyes and wire hanging \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\twill be necessary. This is also a more economical way to hang the work, as it \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tis something that can easily and quickly be done by the owner. <\/font><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\t\t\tRaw hanging will allow the viewer to focus entirely on the artwork itself and give its owner a break on the cost and search for the right framer. \t\t\t<\/font><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
In the end, framing, like choosing \t\t\t\t\t\tartwork, is all a matter of opinion and personal style. Use your judgment, use \t\t\t\t\t\tyour flair, use your creativity. Who’s to say a 19th century \t\t\t\t\t\t\tMonet <\/a>can’t be raw framed and wire hung in a contemporary space? Who’s \t\t\t\t\t\tto say a cool-based \t\t\t\t\t\t\tKandinsky <\/a>can’t be lined with an ornately carved wooden frame? It’s not \t\t\t\t\t\tmy style, per se– but that’s just my opinion. What’s yours? <\/font><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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\nBreiana Cecil graduated Cum Laude from Ball State University in May 2005 with a Bachelor Degree in Interior Design and a secondary study in Studio Art. While at university, Breiana gained experience working as the Resource Librarian for the Interior Design Department, the Gallery Assistant for the B.S.U. Art Gallery and as an intern with the Indianapolis Museum of Art in 2004. She has since worked as an Interior Designer for Williams Sonoma Home Store in Indianapolis, IN. Breiana is an avid enthusiast of the art and design world and intends on and looks forward to continuing her contribution to the industry. \t\t\t <\/font><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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