{"id":4235,"date":"2019-12-13T08:00:00","date_gmt":"2019-12-13T13:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.frameiteasy.com\/blog\/?p=4235"},"modified":"2025-05-01T12:47:42","modified_gmt":"2025-05-01T16:47:42","slug":"how-to-choose-the-right-picture-frame","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.frameiteasy.com\/learn\/how-to-choose-the-right-picture-frame\/","title":{"rendered":"Complement Your Piece: Choose The Right Picture Frame"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Framing isn’t just about being able to hang your picture up on the wall. There’s a certain strategy to choose the right<\/em> picture frame that will enhance your piece as well as complement your interior space.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Many factors go into creating your perfect custom frame<\/a>, and they can be overwhelming. When you come to Frame It Easy to order your frames, you’ll browse a variety of frame styles<\/a>, colors, and shapes. Having these options is great, but we understand they can make it that much harder to choose.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To help you choose the right picture frame to complement your piece, we’ve compiled some tips for when you’re faced with all of our frame-related choices. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to choose the right picture frame:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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  1. Wood or Metal Frame<\/strong>: different pieces of work will be complemented best with a wood or metal frame. Keep in mind the nature of the piece \u2014 is it very dramatic or simple on its own \u2014 as well as the design style of the space you’re accessorizing<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Frame Color<\/strong>: we suggest choosing a frame color that matches a shade in the picture, going for a bold-colored frame for a dramatic effect, or selecting a neutral shade for your frame.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Mat or no mat?<\/strong> We suggest adding matting for art smaller than 5″ x 5″, or if you’re looking for an extra decorative border to add to your piece.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    Wood or Metal Frame?<\/h2>\n\n\n
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    When searching for the perfect frame to complement your piece, you must first consider the material of the frame. Here at Frame It Easy, we offer a variety of wood and metal frames<\/a> that differ in color, thickness, and style. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Of course, the picture that you are framing should definitely play a part in your choice between a wood or metal frame. Different styles and pieces work well with different material frames.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    For instance, modern pieces, such as abstract art or black-and-white photos, are complemented well by the simplistic nature of a metal picture frame<\/a>. Rather than drawing attention from the picture, metal frames subtly enhance the display with a crisp finish.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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