A Way With Empty Frames

Whenever I find vintage frames I always purchase them.  Sometimes they have artwork, but usually they're just empty.  I love to use them for chalkboards.  How fun is this one painted a bright pink.

I also love the look of gallery walls with empty frames.
 Why not paint the frames and the walls the same color?

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Or, this image via Pinterest of empty frames painted in variations of yellow and arranged above a fabulous settee.  Notice the pillows in the same hue.

These frames are all the same color but what I love about this image is that some frames are within frames and others hold unique objects .

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What about painting empty frames different colors and layering them on a dark wall.

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Or, this image that gives the impression of a work in progress. 

 How cute are the animal heads in the empty frames? 

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I love the large frame with smaller frames and a bust.

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Empty frames with fabric can be artwork too.

I used fabric in a frame in my family room.  You don't always have to have a grouping.

These frames are the right corners of frames.  They're all natural and look fabulous.

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How fun are these frames on the turquoise wall.

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Or, these empty frames with a wallpaper background.

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I do believe that gallery walls are much more interesting when collectibles are interspersed with the frames.

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I also wanted to share this chart with suggestions for gallery wall configurations.

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I created a variation of the empty frame idea with an old door.  This door was missing its glass insert.  To me it became an oversized frame.  I have it leaning against the wall in the upstairs hallway.  Inside I placed two wonderful framed French engravings.  I'll be doing another post about the door.
 Please check back.

To see more gallery wall ideas go to my Pinterest page.


Kathy