The right picture frame can complete or ruin a piece of art or photograph. This is why it is essential to get the frame right. However, it can also make it difficult when you are faced with all the different sizes, styles and colors.
Large picture frames are often used on larger photographs or art. In this article, I will take you though the steps required to buy the right large picture frame.
1. Measure the picture first. By knowing the size of the picture you will know whether you require a large frame or not. Furthermore, you should measure the space where the picture will be stood or hung to ensure that you have enough room. Don’t forget any other pictures you will have hanging or standing next to it – you need enough space so that the new picture won’t crowd out the others.
2. Match the picture. You need to match the frame to the style and look of the picture. The frame should work with the image, staying consistent with the theme and significance. If the art itself isn’t giving you any hints for which frame to pick, decide where it will hang and let elements from the room lead you in the right direction.
A large, thick picture frame can overwhelm the picture and can actually make the picture itself look smaller and crowded. In contrast, a thin or narrow frame can make it appear that the picture incomplete. Each picture will be different – you will need to match the thickness of the frame to whatever look you are trying to achieve.
3. Choose the color. The larger the frame, the larger the impact of the frame’s color will be. You will need to match the color to the surrounding décor and any other pictures that are nearby. Similar frames can unite a group of pictures. The less bold or dramatic the frame, the more easily you will be able to move it from one room to another or use it on another picture in the future.
4. Check the weight. Larger picture frames will weight more, especially if they are made from a heavy metal or wood. Therefore, it is important that if you are going to hang the frame that you secure it to the wall correctly. Otherwise, you may find that the frame is too heavy and that it will fall, potentially damaging your furniture or the picture. Weight is also a consideration if the picture is going to be stood somewhere, like on a bookshelf or coffee table. A heavy frame should be stood somewhere safe, where if it is knocked off it won’t damage anything around it.