For me, empty frames are a design element that I use frequently. I especially like to use large chunky vintage frames with carving or ornamentation. Chippy gold leaf frames are also sought after. I use them in my home as well as in my store displays. Here are some from my home.
This frenchy chest is in a corner of my kitchen.
I layered a matching pair of gold leaf frames over a print.
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| LAYERED FRAMES IN MY KITCHEN |
This sunburst frame probably held a mirror before I found it.
I rested it onto a print on the settee in my living room.
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| SUNBURST FRAME ON THE SETTEE IN MY LIVING ROOM |
Nothing stays in the same spot at my house. The frame moved to the foyer. The horizontal wall stripes peek through the empty center. Which location do you like?
A vintage door can also be used as a frame. This pair of prints fits into the open space created by the door frame. It adds some interest in my narrow upstairs hallway.
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| VINTAGE DOOR USED AS AN EMPTY FRAME |
I'm always playing with frames in store displays. I actually removed the mirror from this frame and layered it over some decorator paper.
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| LAYERED EMPTY FRAME |
An ornate gold frame outlines an otherwise unframed oil on board.
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| FRAME LAYERED OVER UNFRAMED OIL ON BOARD |
I turned a chippy green frame on an angle and put a laurel leaf wreath inside.
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| WREATH INSIDE MIRROR |
This lion head shelf holds some books and jewelry.
It's perfectly framed inside the ornate vintage gold frame and gives a 3D effect.
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| LION HEAD SHELF |
Small brass frames complete a store display.
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| OVAL BRASS FRAMES AS PART OF A VIGNETTE |
I'm so ready for summer. This was one of my summer spaces.
I draped a garland of driftwood between two frames.
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| SUMMER DISPLAY |
I loved this store display. I filled an entire wall with frames and filled them with fun accessories.
Several years ago I was a
guest designer @Lucketts Store. My room was styled as an artist's loft. Frames played a big part in the design.
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| MY ROOM @ THE DESIGN HOUSE |
This is another side of the same room.
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| MY ARTIST'S LOFT @ THE DESIGN HOUSE |
So, what is your favorite design element?
Books and empty frames are mine.
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