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The Ultimate Guide For Framed Photo Prints
Have you been thinking about adding some framed photo prints on your walls but you’re not sure where to start? Framed photo prints can transform your walls, but it can be tricky to understand which prints suit your décor the best. In this article, we’ll break down how to choose the best framed photo prints and how to frame your own prints to get the best result.
Framed photo prints can inject colour and personality into your home, breathing life onto your walls. But when you’re choosing framed photo prints, it can be difficult to know where to begin. How do you decide which colours, styles and designs will work best for your home? You need to choose prints that work well on their own as well as in combination with each other. You also need to find designs that suit your existing home décor.
All of this requires much thought and preparation. You want to select fabulous designs that are still timeless and can stand the test of time, even if you’re home décor changes over the years. That’s why we’ve pull together the ultimate guide to our Framed Photo Prints. Keep scrolling to find out how to choose and style your framed art prints.
Why Choose Framed Photo Prints?
If you’re wondering how to frame your own prints, why not make it easy for yourself? Instead of painstakingly printing out photos and then taking them to be framed, it’s so much easier to order your prints and frames all in the one go.
Framed photo prints are a much simpler solution to printing your beautiful photos and turning them into wall art. Photo prints on canvas also last far longer than photos printed on paper and kept under glass. When photos are printed in this way, they can often start to yellow or curl around the edges.
Our Framed Photo Prints are super durable, and can last decades without fading or showing any signs of aging. They are presented underneath a crisp, clear acrylic, which is very light and won’t shatter like glass. This makes them highly durable, especially useful if you have a young family or you’re ever moving house.
1. Decide On Your Framed Art Print Display
Ready to create a framed photo print? Let’s get started. First up, you need to decide which design you choose for your print. If you don’t have any prints yet, choosing a design is relatively easy. You can choose any design you like. If your walls are bare, we recommend considering a wall display with several different prints featured in a single display.
You can choose a simple display with square framed art prints in a grid, or you can opt for a variety of print sizes in a large display, using larger framed wall art prints on the inside and small prints as you work your way outwards. Of course, you can always choose one piece of large framed wall art instead, to create a statement wall. The choice is yours!
2. Pick A Design
Once you’ve decided which display suits your walls, it’s time to choose your favourite designs. There are so many possibilities when it comes to choosing wall art. In fact, you’ll probably be overwhelmed with just how many choices there are.
To help you get inspired, here are some of our favourite choices.
- Landscapes. Use your wall as a window to your favourite place, or a place you’d love to travel to. Select a vivid landscape. We have thousands of choices, with everything from desert plains to glassy lakes, tranquil forests and snow-capped mountains.
- Urban Art. Express yourself with a new take on urban living. Choose from bold graffiti art or unique Street photography pictures. There’s so much choose from when it comes to urban art.
- Abstract Art. The best part about abstract art is that it can suit virtually any room in your home. Even if you’re home décor changes, abstract art can suit all kinds of home décor themes, from classic to modern and everything between. It’s also available in a rainbow of different colours.
- Retro Art. Step back in time with a piece of retro art. Retro art is perfect for your living room, games room, or even your home office. Use it to remind you of a different time or just to add a quirky touch to your spaces.
- Photo Prints. If you’d rather that your wall art has a more personal touch, why not finally get some of your own photos printed? Turn your favourite memories into friend photo prints by selecting your photos and uploading them using our easy order template. It’s that simple!
If you’re choosing several different framed photo prints, consider turning them into a gallery wall. Or, choose a framed collage – then you don’t need to choose just one image, you can add several!
Search our wall art photo library – we have millions of designs to choose from. Simply type what you’re looking for into the search bar and choose your favourite wall art design.
3. Choose Your Framed Art Size
Next up, it’s time to choose your art size. When deciding which size to pick, this will depend on a few factors. Think about the following:
- How big your walls are. Do you have an enormous bare wall? If so, a small print won’t have much of an impact.
- Your other home décor. Are you looking to add a print above your bed or other furniture? If so, how much space does that leave you?
- Your other prints. If you’re trying to find framed photo prints to add to a gallery wall or tie in with your current prints, you might want to measure them to compare sizes, or ensure that they will suit your existing art.
- The design you’re choosing. If you’re choosing a design with plenty of intricate detail, you’ll want to choose a larger print size. If you select a small print size, it will be difficult to see the fine detail in your print, especially when viewed from far away.
- Whether you want a landscape or portrait design. A portrait design is a vertical print, whereas a landscape design will be longer horizontally. The configuration you choose will depend on your design as well as the space you’re trying to work with.
Our tip: If you’re unsure of sizing, grab a tape measure and measure up your walls. If you still can’t make up your mind, you can always use some wrapping paper and cut your desired size out on paper. Tape it to your walls to see what it will look like. Keep the paper – you can use it to position your print later!
4. Select Your Frame Style
Next up is choosing your frame style. When choosing a style for your wall art with frames, try to think about what you already have. If you don’t have any framed photo prints yet, this should be easy. But if you do, you’ll need to think about matching your existing frames with any new prints you’re choosing.
If you’re going for a cohesive look, you want to match your frames. They don’t necessarily need to match exactly, but having them somewhat cohesive can really make a difference to the overall effect. For example, you could choose white modern frames to match light woodgrain frames that you already have.
If you’re going for a more eclectic look, it doesn’t really matter which frames you choose. That said, it might look a little strange if you’re choosing a white frame and all your other frames are black. Therefore choose your look and stick with it; eclectic or cohesive.
Luckily, we have two frame styles to choose from. Select either a modern or classic frame style. The modern frame style is thinner, and is suited to more contemporary home décor themes. But we think both look equally stylish.
The next thing to think about is the frame colour. We have several colours on offer; maple, walnut, black, or white. Simply consider the above criteria and select your favourite colour. But before you do, double check that the frame colour actually suits the design that you’ve chosen. You’ll be able to review this in the order process when ordering from Canvas Factory.
5. Purchase Your Framed Photo Print
So where can you purchase a framed photo print? We recommend choosing high-quality prints from a reputable seller that will stand the test of time. These days, it can be tricky to know where to get photos printed and framed. Of course, purchasing framed photo prints online is easier than ever, but with so many different stores to shop from, it can get confusing deciding which one to go with.
We offer high-quality, affordable prints in a huge variety of styles and sizes. Whether you’re looking for a gift for a loved one or you want to transform your own walls, we have options to suit everyone. Our order template is also super easy to use. You can have your order complete in less than five minutes.
Our Framed Photo Prints come with hanging hardware already attached, making it super easy to hang them on your walls as soon as they are delivered. Too easy!
6. Hang Your Framed Photo Print
Once you’ve received your completed prints, it’s time to start hanging them in your spaces. This is the exciting part, as you can see your designs come to life in your home.
While home décor is a great way to express your creativity, there are a few general rules to abide by when hanging your prints. These will ensure you make the most of your framed photo prints.
When you’re just hanging the one print, it’s a little easier but you still need to be careful when placing your print. Here are some general rules when hanging your prints:
- Hang your print at least a few inches above furniture, but not so high that your home décor looks disconnected.
- If you’re unsure where to hang your framed photo prints, aim for eye level.
- If you have small children or pets, ensure your prints are high up enough to avoid them being brushed or pushed off the walls.
- Mark where to hang your prints on the wall using chalk so you know where you’d like it to sit.
If you’re hanging a series of prints, arrange them on your floor in your chosen configuration before you hang them on your wall. If you really want to ensure you’re hanging your prints correctly, you can cut out pieces of cardboard in the same sizes as your prints. Stick them to your wall or arrange them to suit your space.
Our tip: If you don’t want to hang pictures on your wall, invest in a large framed photo print and lean it against the wall. Or, place a series of prints leaning on a single shelf as a display. That way, you can switch them around year by year as much as you please.
Instead of wondering where to get photos printed and framed, order your Framed Photo Prints from Canvas Factory. Creating wonderful wall art has never been easier!
Now that you know how to frame canvas art, start browsing our designs to choose your favourite! We have millions to choose from. Build your wall art collection slowly, one at a time, or order several prints at once. The choice is yours. Either way, your walls are sure to look wonderful in no time.
Want some amazing framed print ideas? Get inspired here.
FAQs
Can you mix canvas and framed art?
You can certainly mix canvas and framed art. This offers a more eclectic look, and means you’ll have less rules when it comes to creating a gallery wall in your home or office. On the other hand, using the same wall art type creates a more structured, streamlined look. Either option can look fantastic.
Should you choose framed or frameless art?
Both framed and frameless art can suit different room styles. Framed Photo Prints can look more polished, while frameless Canvas Prints have a more classic, arty feel. You might choose to purchase what you already have in your home or try something different. You might also choose Framed Photo Prints in a contrasting colour if you don’t want your picture to get washed out by the surrounding wall colour.
Can you frame canvas art?
With Canvas Factory you can choose both framed and frameless art. We also stock Floating Frame Prints, which are standard stretched canvas prints with a wooden floating frame around them.
