| Finding the perfect designer picture frame is | | | | process takes between 5 and 10 minutes at the |
| easier and less expensive than you might think. | | | | most. If the photo frames are for your own |
| As in most things, a little bit of planning goes a | | | | display, where are you looking to put the photos? |
| long ways. So, here are some of what you should | | | | Do you have a family photo wall? Are these going |
| consider. How many photos are you looking to | | | | onto a shelf or mantle? If so, questions such as |
| frame? If the answer is more than one, you can | | | | lighting, background color, and layout should all be |
| try to group the photos into common | | | | taken into account. And what is the overall feel of |
| themes-family, vacation, specific celebration, etc. | | | | the room for the display? For example, a |
| Some great looking frames are two or three | | | | modern-style Bauhaus type frame would clash |
| panels separated by hinges that allow the frame | | | | with a Victorian decor. |
| to stand freely. Others have multiple openings, | | | | A more ornate frame won't fit with a room with |
| often called collage frames. There are even | | | | modern Scandinavian furniture. As for the color of |
| frames specifically for families with photos of | | | | the background wall, this will have an impact on |
| three or four generations to display. | | | | which material the ideal frame is made from. |
| What size photos are you looking to frame? | | | | Black lacquer frames look great in some areas, |
| When you shop online, most of the standard | | | | warmer rich wood tones look better in other |
| photo sizes can be accommodated: 2 x 3, 4 x 5, | | | | areas. Department stores often have a wide |
| 5 x 7, 8 x 10, etc. Usually, these come in either | | | | selection of standard frames, in all sizes and |
| portrait (vertical) or landscape (horizontal) format. | | | | materials. However, you can usually find exactly |
| The format question is particularly important for | | | | what you are looking for on the internet because |
| some theme picture frames because they may | | | | the selection is much broader. |
| be designed for only one of the formats. | | | | And after this planning, you might decide that you |
| Is this to be a gift? If so, you can tailor your | | | | would like a unique photo album so that you can |
| picture frame gift to almost any occasion: new | | | | clean out those snapshots you have been keeping |
| baby, wedding, anniversary, little league or school | | | | just in case. The point here is to select a truly |
| sports team, or family. Sometimes, the name of | | | | outstanding photo album that people will naturally |
| the occasion is written right on the frame. The | | | | admire and be curious about. Surprisingly, you |
| Three Generations and Four Generations frames | | | | don't have to spend an arm and a leg to own a |
| mentioned above actually have those words | | | | great photo album. For example, you can find a |
| embossed or printed right on the frame. This | | | | photo album whose cover is entirely made of |
| makes a huge difference, because everyone who | | | | tropical leaves and bark, with acid-free inner |
| sees it is immediately awestruck by the event. | | | | pages, for under $35! Yes, it is possible to find the |
| When you order online, you can usually have the | | | | perfect frame or album that will call out to you |
| frame gift-wrapped for the occasion. | | | | every time you or your guests glance in that |
| Talk about convenience! For example, if you have | | | | direction. And you can fit this into your budget |
| been invited to a wedding, a wedding picture | | | | with the help of a specialized online picture frame |
| frame sent gift wrapped with a greeting to the | | | | store. |
| bride will really be appreciated. The ordering | | | | |