A gallery wall for a room is like a pair of shoes for an outfit in that it changes the overall feel and personality of the look. Your space can develop a certain flavor by altering what you choose to display in your gallery and how you decide to hang the pieces. Here are 6 of our favorite gallery walls and a why we love them.
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We all know that custom framing can enhance a piece of art or preserve a memory but while it’s doing all of those great things, a fantastic custom framing design can do the unexpected! Here are 3 of my favorite crazy and amazing custom framing ideas.
We have been fortunate enough to work on amazing pieces (you guys truly have some interesting items!) and have been able to create incredible designs. Here are four standout frame designs that we would call outrageous!
The powder room is that one room that often gets overlooked or perhaps never quite feels complete when it comes to design. We want to show you how easy it is to turn an average powder room into a high-end space that you’re happy to have guests use.
We were honored to be asked by the Visual Arts Centre to present a specially tailored framing seminar last week at their facility in Westmount. Many of the artists who frequent this great establishment, either as students, teachers or collaborators often require framing services specific to their needs. This talk focused on what should be considered when framing for exhibition and sale.
There’s something magical about those first autumn fires as the cold weather slowly moves in. To make your time cozying up by the fireplace even more enjoyable, we wanted to share 3 easy ways to decorate your mantle for fall.
Time is certainly flying by! Another month has come and gone bringing us to September’s top pins for a little inspiration.
Ever love the colours of a print or the design of an item, but the finish is less than impressive? You’re not alone! Let us show you how one of our recent projects turned an ordinary box store find into a one-of-a-kind showstopper.
Often we think of custom framing as a something that is specially designed to showcase an artwork’s best features and look stunning on the wall. When it comes to our commercial clients, ‘custom’ refers to both the design and what it needs to do.
We’re often asked about value in relation to what to frame. Things like, Do you think this is worth framing? It’s really not an expensive piece, but I’ve held onto it for years. Do you think I should invest in framing it?
Why not choose the frames for your home, at your home? A framing consultation at your home is a great way to ensure peace of mind before starting your project. If done properly, it can be as easy as 1,2,3…4!
We all love vacation time so let’s find ways to remember it! Here are some fun ideas to get you started.
This month we worked on some amazing projects and gave you pointers on how to, say thank you style, create a DIY aquarium with the kids, and turn objects into masterpieces!
We picked up these precious little porcelain teapots at an antique market in Maine one summer. They were so cute we just couldn’t resist! Here’s how we turned them into a stunning, one of a kind display.
Pun intended.
This time of year you may have a graduate in your family and want to celebrate their achievement. Here are 3 ways to showcase a degree.
We’ve all been there before… Buying that perfect something, from that amazing store and we’re giddy about the shopping bag!
We’ve ended another month so it’s time to share our top pinned images with you. This past month, the two pins that got the most attention had a lot in common…
We work on a lot of cool projects for people but this time we did one for ourselves. It’s an absolute showstopper and one worth coming to our Dorval shoppe to check out in person!
Spring is here and with it comes a refresh! Since we bought the two stores we’ve put a lot of energy in making changes both behind the scenes and to the spaces to make them more in line with our big ideas for Le Frame Shoppe. We are giddy with some of the recent additions to our shoppe this season! And though we’re not quite finished, I wanted to give you a sneak peak.
The intricacies of custom framing and the steps of artisanship taken to ensure the best design and safety of a piece, always amaze me. Today’s project feature showcases our talented team and the art of framing. Two things I love to write about!
We’re often faced with a great deal of challenges and can feel the pressure of our work. Our expertise goes beyond constructing a frame out of moulding. The know-how to manage valuable and sensitive projects is what helps define us. Our team’s experience and knowledge of the trade really show through in moments like this.
Officially trending - everyone is crazy for hygge! People are seeking a healthier, happier lifestyle and are looking to this Danish way of living for pointers on how to discover their hygge and feel oh so good.
Pantone symbolically chose greenery, a vibrant shade representing “new beginnings” for this year’s color choice. This energetic color can liven up any space and we’re showing you how to incorporate it into your next project with our top frame designs.
Custom framing allows you to incorporate trends into your space in little or large amounts so you really can control the overall look letting your personality shine through while keeping current. This is great news with so many hot trends going on right now. Why not try them all! Here are 3 amazing trends with our take on how to add them to your decor.
Amongst many other style trends, Pinterest predicts that navy is the new black for 2017. You’ll see this dark hue in the world of fashion, décor and here in custom framing!
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