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Decorating the Bathroom with Picture Frames

Picture frames in the bathroom? Yes, absolutely! Make your clients’ bathrooms a reflection of their personality and unique sense of style. Picture frames are an affordable and easy way to do this. You can easily incorporate pops of color and soothing images inside the bathroom.Here are some places you can put picture frames in the bathroom: As a mirrored feature wall. Give your bathroom the luxe treatment by having one wall covered with mirror tiles. Then, add to the effect by leaning an …
13th Mar 2017

Architectural Eyesores and How to Hide Them

Interior decorating is not just about adding beauty to a space. In some cases, your job as an interior decorator can also be about keeping the architectural eyesores away from view. There are areas in the home that are unavoidably not-so-pleasant to the eyes, and that can detract from the overall look and feel of the home. Your goal is to take the attention away from the eyesore or convert them into something that makes the space look better.Here are some tips to deal with eyesores in the h …
27th Feb 2017

Mistakes Budding Artists Need to Avoid

Art is more than just about making money. It is making your voice and heart heard through your choice of medium. That said, it takes some careful planning and business strategy to turn a passion into a career and so widen your reach as an artist.However, the steps towards recognition as a respected artist can be blocked by some mistakes that are actually avoidable. Here are some of them: No focused style. An artist will eventually be recognized by the distinctive style or voice that he us …
20th Feb 2017

Cleaning an Antique Wood Picture Frame

Antique picture frames remain highly popular, even during this modern time. Their ornate carved medallions, elaborate (and even lavish) flowers, beading and scallops are a thing of beauty. You can even opt to pair a vintage picture frame with convex lenses to achieve an antique portrait look.Indeed, the elaborate carvings are fabulous – but a headache to clean. This is especially true if you have an authentic antique picture frame. You do not simply take a wood cleaner spray and wipe away. …
9th Jan 2017

Basic Measurements in Interior Decorating

How high should a framed mirror be hung? If I want to hang a picture frame above a sofa, where should I position the frame? What size rug do I need for my living room? As an interior decorator, your clients will have left basically a lot of the decisions to you.However, you can provide them with a primer on basic rules of thumb for interior decorating measurements. This is one way for you to provide value-added service to your clients so that they can start thinking about any changes they …
5th Dec 2016

Picture Frames and Shadow Box Frames as Christmas Gifts

It’s only several days before Christmas! Photographers can make the most of the holiday excitement and gift-giving frenzy by providing personalized gift suggestions that incorporate picture frames and shadow box frames. Here are some ideas: Walk down memory lane. Instead of the standard portrait shot and framing, you can offer a nostalgic look. Take portraits in black and white or sepia tones, frame it using an antique oval picture frame and cap this with bubble glass. This classic way o …
28th Nov 2016

Mistakes to Avoid When Ordering Picture Frames

As an interior decorator, professional photographer or a gallery owner, you will most likely need to have picture frames in your inventory, or at the very least, have a quick and handy way to order them as the need arises. InLine Ovals gives you with the convenience of ordering these frames online, providing you with a wide range of choices – styles, shapes and sizes.However, some professionals are wary of sourcing their picture frames online for fear of making costly mistakes. This articl …
21st Nov 2016

Tips to Give Customers on How to Take Care of Their Picture Frames

Having a good customer service program is one way of building your roster of loyal customers. Taking care of questions and future requests shows your clients that you are a trusted provider that they can turn to as the need arises. One way of doing this is in providing vital information on how they can properly take care of your products, including picture frames.InLine Ovals’ vintage wood picture frames are made of high quality wood. We pride ourselves with the excellent workmanship of our …
7th Nov 2016

Alternate Items to Display using Custom Display Cases

It is not just the major pieces of furniture, the lighting fixtures and window treatments that make for beautiful spaces. The little details that are displayed on the walls, shelves and tabletops are an excellent way to add personality and joie de vivre to your clients’ homes.The great thing is that you have other alternatives aside from picture frames. Although picture frames are a great way to adorn the walls, you can also make use of these custom display cases: Needlepoint display. If …
12th Sep 2016

Mastering the Art of Mounting and Framing

There is an art to mounting and framing a photograph, a painting or other creative work. The goal is to highlight the piece so that the viewer’s eyes are drawn to it. Picture frames are a great way to accomplish this.As an artist, the right combination of artwork, picture frame, matting options can actually improve sales as people prefer to see an artwork as a finished work, rather than as a plain and unframed piece. In addition, framing your work before selling it allows you more leeway i …
5th Sep 2016