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Framing Photography – 24×30 Prints

January 18th, 2012 | home decor, photography

I really recommend having 24×30 inch photographs professionally framed, in fact any image over 11×14 inches should be handled by someone trained to do specifically that. But, if you dare do it yourself, the standard size frame that you’ll find to work the best is 30×40 inches. There isn’t a huge selection of frames of this size out there but we’ll cover the basics here.

Dick Blick

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 Dick Blick {left to right, top to bottom} – Blick Gallery Metal Frame 30×40, Blick Gallery Bamboo Frame 30×40, Blick Essentials Wood Frame 30×40, Blick 5″ Simplon Frame 24×30

Ikea

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Ikea {left to right} – Virserum Frame 70×100 cm, Ribba Frame 70×100 cm

All frames here, except the Dick Blick 5″ Simplon Frame, will require additional matting. The Dick Blick frames will need mats for 30×40 frames with a 24×30 window which may be available pre-cut if you hunt around, while the Ikea frames will require custom mats be cut.

These frames use acrylic/plexiglass/polystyrene instead of glass because it is lighter and more durable for shipping, be sure to inspect the glazing to be certain it is going to work for you.

Where to Hang a 24×30 Photograph

24×30 photographs are a nice size for a large space such as above a couch, sideboard, or fireplace, or alone on an otherwise empty wall.

See recent suggestions for other standard size photographs here: 8×10, 11×14, 16×20 and 20×24 inches.

You can shop for peaceful 24×30 inch photographs in our landscape photography shop.

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Framing Photography – 20×24 Prints

January 4th, 2012 | home decor, photography

I really like to frame my 20×24 photographs to at least 24×30 inches, that is, if I’m buying a standard size frame and doing it myself. But I much prefer custom framing for images larger than 11×14. Big pictures can be difficult to handle making it easier to get kinked plus if you use a professional framer you can opt for a nice wide mat and there are many more choices for frames. If you’ve chosen to do it yourself there isn’t a huge selection out there but here are some to get you started.

Dick Blick

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Dick Blick {left to right, top to bottom} – Blick Gallery Metal Frame 24×30, Blick Gallery Bamboo Frame 24×30, Blick Metro Frame 24×30, Blick Essentials Wood Frame 24×30, Blick 5″ Simplon Frame 20×24 or 24×30

Miscellaneous

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{left to right} – West Elm 20×200 Frame 30×40, Michaels Home Collection Black Studio Frame 24×30, Ikea Virserum 70×100 cm

All frames shown here will require additional matting, check Michaels first before you get one custom cut.

As always, double check frame size before making your purchase, some companies list measurements for the window mat while others give the dimensions for the frame itself.

Many frames of this size use plexiglass instead of glass because it’s lighter, making it easier to hang. Look it over carefully to make sure the glazing is going to work for you.

Where to Hang a 20×24 Photograph

20×24 photographs look great hanging in large spaces such as above a couch, bed, or sideboard.

You can see our recent suggestions for framing other standard sizes here: 8×10, 11×14, and 16×20 inch photographs.

You can begin your quest for a peaceful 20×24 photograph in our landscape photography shop.

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Framing Photography – 16×20 Prints

December 21st, 2011 | home decor, photography

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Lake Erie #9, 16×20 landscape photograph in a 20×24 frame

Yikes! Look at those squinty eyes! Clearly I don’t do well out in the summer without sunglasses on. Oh well, you get the point.

So far we’ve covered where to get frames for 8×10 and 11×14 photographs, this week we’ll be looking at 16x20s. We like to use 20×24 inch frames or even larger if we can find it, leaving a nice, beefy mat around the image.

As the photograph gets larger it also gets harder to find store-bought frames in the right size and many people choose to have their piece custom framed. Plus art of this size can get unwieldy so it is a good idea to hand the task over to a trained professional.

For those who like a challenge, here are some frames that will happily fit 16×20 photographs.

Michaels

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Michaels – Home Collection Black Studio Frame, available in store as 20×30, 22×28, and 24×30, and may require custom matting.

{Visit michaels.com for more frames}

Ikea

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Ikea {left to right} – Virserum 50×70 cm, Ribba 50×70 cm, Fjallsta 50×70 cm

{Visit ikea.ca for more frames}

Umbra

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Umbra – Madison 16×20, remove matting and a 16×20 print will fill the whole frame.

{Visit umbra.com for more frames}

West Elm

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West Elm – 30×40

{Visit westelm.com for more frames}

Target

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Target {left to right} – Poster Frame 16×20 (remove mat, and image will fill the entire frame), Home Estate Poster Frame

Double check frame size before making your purchase, some companies list measurements for the window mat while others give the dimensions for the frame itself.

Many frames of this size use plexiglass instead of glass because it’s lighter, making it easier to hang. Look it over carefully to make sure the glazing is going to work for you.

And if you need a mat, Michaels has pre-cut window mats in a variety of sizes, so check there before you get one custom cut.

Where to Hang a 16×20 Photograph

16×20 photographs look good hanging in larger spaces such as above a loveseat, chair, bed or sideboard. Two vertical images can hang side by side in matching frames on an even bigger wall.

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Framing Photography – 11×14 Prints

December 14th, 2011 | home decor, photography

11x14 in 16x20 frame Lake Ontario 6 Framing Photography 11x14 Prints

Lake Ontario #6 11×14 framed to 16×20

Continuing from last week’s post about how to frame an 8×10 photograph, let’s look at all the readily available DIY ways to frame an 11×14. We typically frame our 11×14 inch images in 16×20 frames, it adds a nice weight to the piece and these standard sizes are available at most of the usual places.

Black’s

blacks 11x14 frames Framing Photography 11x14 PrintsBlack’s {left to right} – Poster Frame 16×20 (Nickel), Manhattan 11×14/16×20 Frame

{Visit blacks.ca for more frames}

Michaels

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Michaels {left to right} – 16×20 Gallery Frame with Double 11×14 Float Mats, Home Collection White Wood Frame*

*Available in store as a 16×20 frame, shown in opening photograph

{Visit michaels.com for more frames}

Ikea

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Ikea {left to right} – Virserum 40×50 cm, Ribba 50×70 cm

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Umbra

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Umbra {left to right} – Motif 11×14, Madison 16×20 

{Visit umbra.com for more frames}

Target

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Target {left to right} – Poster Frame 16×20, Urban Flat Frame – Black (16×20″) 

{Visit target.com for more frames}

West Elm

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West Elm – 16×20

{Visit westelm.com for more frames}

Crate & Barrel

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Crate & Barrel – Structure Multi-Mat Frame

{Visit crateandbarrel.com for more frames}

Like all frames, be sure to double check the size before you make your purchase since some companies label their frames with the dimensions of the glass while others use the size of the mat opening.

Because these frames are slightly on the large some companies don’t use glass and instead opt for plexiglass to make them lighter and more durable. Look over the frame carefully to make sure it’s going to work for you.

And if you buy a frame that needs a mat Michaels offers pre-cut window mats.

Where to Hang an 11×14 Photograph

11×14 photographs look best when hung in a small to medium size space such as a powder room or hallway, vertical pieces are nice above an end table or night stand, horizontal pieces can be hung as a pair above a bed, or either orientation will fit well as part of a larger grouping.

We have a horizontal 11×14 in a 16×20 frame hung next to a vertical 8×10 in an 11×14 frame above our bed.

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Framing Photography – 8×10 Prints

December 7th, 2011 | home decor, photography

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Elviage Pearl 8×10 framed to 11×14

8×10 photographs (20×25 cm) can be framed quickly, easily, and inexpensively using readily available off the shelf frames and mats. We typically recommend an 11×14 frame for your 8×10 prints, they’re easy to find and typically come with a pre-cut mat. A 16×20 frame can be quite eye-catching with a nice wide mat, plus it’s an inexpensive alternative to larger artwork. Lately I’ve been hanging our 8x10s in a 12×16 frame, they aren’t as common as some of the other sizes and they require a custom mat to be cut, but I like the extra inch or two of mat that it leaves around my image.

Here are some of our favourite frames for 8×10 photographs from Black’s, Michaels, Ikea, Pottery Barn, Umbra, West Elm, Crate & Barrel, and CB2.

Black’s

blacks 8x10 frames Framing Photography 8x10 PrintsBlack’s {left to right} - Coliseum Frame 8×10, Manhattan 8×10/11×14 Frame, Nexxt Classic 8×10/11×14 Pewter Frame

{Visit blacks.ca for more frames}

Michaels

michaels 8x10 frames Framing Photography 8x10 PrintsMichaels {left to right} - White Beadboard Frame, 11×14 Gallery Frame with Double 8×10 Float Mats, Reflections Frame

{Visit michaels.com for more frames}

Ikea

ikea 8x10 frames Framing Photography 8x10 PrintsIkea {left to right} - Fjallsta 30×40 cm, Virserum 30×40 cm, Ribba 30×40 cm

{Visit ikea.ca for more frames}

Pottery Barn

pottery barn 8x10 frames Framing Photography 8x10 PrintsPottery Barn {left to right} - Wood Gallery Oversized Mat Frame 25×25, Wood Gallery Frame 8×10, Lee Gallery Frame 8×10

{Visit potterybarn.com for more frames}

Umbra

umbra 8x10 frames Framing Photography 8x10 PrintsUmbra {left to right} - Metal Document Frame, Motif, Document Wall Frame

{Visit umbra.com for more frames}

West Elm

west elm 8x10 frames Framing Photography 8x10 PrintsWest Elm {left to right} - 14×17, 11×14, 16×20

{Visit westelm.com for more frames}

Crate & Barrel

crate and barrel 8x10 frames Framing Photography 8x10 PrintsCrate & Barrel {left to right} - Berwyn 8×10 Grey Frame, Brushed Silver 8×10 Wall Frame, Format 8×10 Frame

{Visit crateandbarrel.com for more frames}

CB2

cb2 8x10 frames Framing Photography 8x10 PrintsCB2 {left to right} - Float Frame 10.5×14.75, Oxide, Gallery Frame 18.5×18.5

{Visit cb2.com for more frames}

Some companies label their frames with the image size they hold (the size of the window opening) while others mark theirs with the actual size of the glass or even the exterior dimensions of the frame, so always double check that you’re purchasing the right size frame for your print.

For standard size frames that require matting, Michaels offers pre-cut window mats.

Where to Hang an 8×10 Photograph

8×10 photographs typically look best in smaller spaces such as powder rooms, narrow hallways, nooks, or as part of a larger grouping.

You can begin your quest for a peaceful 8×10 photograph in our landscape photography shop.

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how to hang pictures in a stairway like ikea

July 6th, 2011 | home decor

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Due to the popularity of our Hanging Pictures in a Stairway post we thought we’d follow up with the details of how Ikea has hung artwork in a staircase in the above photograph that’s included on their website.

Idea

Create an organized picture wall in a stairway combining inexpensive, easily refillable frames from Ikea and a large canvas print.

Ingredients

  • Size of wall space needed: a minimum wall height of 7 1/2 feet tall at the bottom of the stairs and about 11 1/2 feet wide along that top edge.
  • Frames (from the Ribba series at Ikea, preferably all in the same colour)
  • Artwork
    • Pjatteryd Canvas Print Mother and Child by Gustav Klimt measuring 35 x 35 inches
    • one extra large photograph measuring nearly 28 x 40 inches including a white border
    • two large photographs measuring nearly 16  x 20 inches including a white border
    • one medium photograph measuring 8 x 10 inches
    • eight small photographs measuring 5 x 7 inches
    • two large square photographs measuring 20 x 20 inches
    • four small square photographs measuring 5 x 5 inches

Method

See schematic below for details on which frames go where. Otherwise the instructions for hanging this display are fairly standard.

  1. Put your images in their appropriately sized frames. You’ll want your largest pieces to set the tone of the collection and the space.
  2. Lay your framed photographs out on the floor to start working on the layout.
  3. In this case I recommend working left to right across the top, then filling in beneath it from right to left. So start with two of your small 9 x 11 frames in the top left, then to the right of those the medium 12 x 16 frame, to the right of that the extra large 28 x 40, to the right of that one large square 20 x 20 frame, and finally to the right of that the 35 x 35 canvas. You’ll want to make sure that the tops of all these frames line up nice and straight, it’s not so important when you’re shuffling things around on the floor, but when it comes time to hang things you want to be particular, you may even want to use a chalkline to make sure things are even-steven. Leave about 3 – 5 inches between each image depending on how much space you have on your wall.
  4. After that things are pretty easy. Beneath the canvas place the 12 x 35 multi frame three 9 x 12 frames side by each and beneath that the two large 16 x 20 frames, again, side by each. It’s important to make sure everything is lined up on the left and right sides and evenly spaced vertically, with 3 – 5 inches between rows, similar to the amount of space you left between pieces in the top row.
  5. Beneath the large 20 x 20 square hang the other 20×20 square and beneath that stack two of the small 9 x 9 square frames vertically. Line up the right side of these smaller squares with the right side of the larger squares above.
  6. Next move over to the medium 12 x 16 frame, beneath it you’re going to place the remaining small 9 x 11 frame, lining up the right sides.
  7. To the left of that, beneath the small 9 x 11 frame in the top row (second from the left) you’re going to put the two remaining small 9 x 9 square frames side by each. They won’t both fit beneath the one 9 x 11 frame, so line up the right edge of the one on the right with the frame above. Then evenly space the other to the left of it, the left edge should be around the centre of the final 9 x 11 in the top row. And don’t forget to line up the top edges of these two 9 x 9 frames for a nice, neat look.
  8. Tweak your layout as you see fit, jostling around alignment and spacing and swapping photographs to create a more pleasing arrangement. Personally, I like to place images where the subject is looking or pointing to the right on the left side of an arrangement, while the photographs that are looking or pointing to the left on the right side of the arrangement. That way everything is pointing to the centre, keeping your eye moving around within the collection.
  9. Once you’ve got a design that you’re happy with get out a chair or ladder and photograph your layout on the floor from above, you know, just in case.
  10. Now you’re ready to hang! I like to keep an extra long ruler, a level, and sometimes a chalkline on hand to make sure everything hangs neat and even. You’ll need to take some measurements to determine exactly where on your wall you’d like to hang your collection. If you’ve spaced your images approximately 3 inches apart your total picture dimensions will be around 10′ 8″ across, 6′ 1″ tall on the right side, and 1′ 11″ tall on the left. If you’ve spaced your images closer to 5 inches apart your total picture dimensions will be more like 11′ 6″ across, 6′ 5″ tall on the right side, and 2′ 1″ tall on the left. To get the whole gallery to sit along your stairway as they have done you’ll want to line up the left edges of the large 20 x 20 frames (#5 + 10) with the bottom step, so it’s probably best to either draw some very very light guide lines on your wall, or cut out pieces of paper the same size as your frames and tape them up while you’re getting the placement just right.

Schematic

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  1. Ribba Frame – 9 x 11 inches
  2. Ribba Frame – 9 x 11 inches
  3. Ribba Frame – 12 x 16 inches
  4. Ribba Frame – 28 x 40 inches
  5. Ribba Frame – 20 x 20 inches
  6. Mother and Child by Gustav Klimt Canvas Print – 35 x 35 inches
  7. Ribba Frame – 9 x 9 inches
  8. Ribba Frame – 9 x 9 inches
  9. Ribba Frame – 9 x 11 inches
  10. Ribba Frame – 20 x 20 inches
  11. Ribba Frame – 9 x 9 inches
  12. Ribba Frame – 9 x 9 inches
  13. Ribba Frame – 12 x 35 inches – three 9 x 12 inch frames
  14. Ribba Frame – 16 x 20 inches
  15. Ribba Frame – 16 x 20 inches

Variations

  • Switch up the frame colours, shown here are a mixture of white and silver frames, but you could try black, dark wood, or light wood depending on your taste.
  • You could decorate your own 35 x 35 inch canvas or commission an artist to paint one for you.
  • If your stairway goes up and to the right you can mirror this layout to work with your space.

Oh, and because I know you’re going to ask, the total price for the frames + canvas (as shown) from Ikea = $292.80 (in Canadian dollars, before tax)

Art and and custom mats are extra.

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hanging pictures like pottery barn

November 10th, 2010 | home decor

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{image: Pottery Barn}

idea

Create an organized photo wall that is easily updatable and mixes family photos and art.

ingredients

  • images (all black and white)
    • one large piece of photographic art measuring 25 x 25 inches
    • two  vertical pieces of photographic art measuring 8 x 10 inches
    • one horizontal piece of photographic art measuring 5 x 7 inches
    • one horizontal family photo measuring 4 x 6 inches
    • eleven family photos measuring 4 x 4 inches
    • items that illustrate family memories to fill the shadow box

possible locations

  • living room
  • dining room
  • any space with an empty wall measuring at least 5 feet wide x 6 feet high

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method

  1. Put all your images into their appropriately sized frames. You’ll want your largest, statement photograph to set the tone of the room and your photo collection.
  2. Lay your framed photographs out on the floor to start working on the layout.
  3. You’ll want to start with the largest piece and work out from there. Above it will go a horizontal row of five small black square frames, hung level to each other and spaced about two inches apart. Make sure that left edge of the second frame from the left lines up with the left edge of the largest photograph to insure a sense of order and symmetry.
  4. Next you’ll put a vertical row of five small square white frames below the small black square frame in the upper left, again make sure they are all lined up nicely and spaced about two inches apart.
  5. About two inches below your large square frame centre the medium black frame.
  6. Beneath your medium black frame line up your remaining small square white frame with the left edge, and your small white 9 x 11 inch frame with the right edge. Make sure these two frames line up with the small white frame in the lower left.
  7. Almost done! Just three pieces left. One of the medium white frames is going to go to the right of the large black square frame so the top edges line up and you may want to line up the right edge with the right edge of the last small black square frame in the top row (but this comes down to personal preference, so play around with it and see what you like). The second medium white frame is going to line up with the first but it’s going to go in the lower right corner so that the vertical centre of it lines up with your small white 9 x 11 inch frame.
  8. Then centre your shadow box between the two medium white frames.
  9. Tweak your layout as you see fit, jostling the alignment and spacing and swapping photographs to create the most pleasing arrangement.
  10. Once you’ve got a design that you’re happy with get out a chair or ladder and photograph your composition. You know, just in case.
  11. Now you’re ready to hang your photos on the wall!

variations

  • use all black frames or all white frames to create a visually simpler photo wall
  • instead of using a shadow box use another medium white frame
  • you can also flip, mirror, or rotate the layout to create different looks
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dorm decor – framed art under $40

August 19th, 2010 | home decor

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dormdecor blacks dorm decor framed art under $40

I love these simple black frames from Blacks! We’ve got several of them hanging throughout our home. They’re inexpensive and look great in almost any space. Plus they come with a standard size white mat. Combine it with one of our sale photographs to create a contemporary look for under $40.

Is $40 out of your price range? Read yesterday’s posting for framed art under $20.

{Perched 8×10 inch photograph with a Gallery Frame from Blacks}

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dorm decor – framed art under $20

August 18th, 2010 | home decor

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Time to get ready for back to school! I’ve been hunting down inexpensive ways for you to decorate your space with artwork! Whether you’re moving off to college or you’re just on a budget you can’t go wrong combining these two pieces for under $20.

If your new place doesn’t let you put holes in you walls then be sure to hang your artwork without nails.

{Kettle Point #1 8×10 inch photograph with Ribba 20×25 cm frame with mat from Ikea}

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how to hang art without nails

June 17th, 2010 | home decor

3mpicturehangingstrips apartmenttherapy how to hang art without nails

Have you ever used anything from the 3M Command system? We use a lot of the small hooks on the inside of cupboard doors and other places that might be too awkward to put a nail. Plus I have a pack of their tiny hooks for hanging holiday lights inside our house this year.

I recently saw picture hanging strips at my local office supply store – brilliant! It’s like velcroing framed art to your wall! I wish these were around back when I rented an apartment. I haven’t tried them out yet, but I thought I’d pass the idea along to you. Have you used the 3M picture hanging strips? Or do you have another non-destructive solution for hanging artwork?

{image via apartment therapy}

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