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Create Your Dream Gallery Wall with Custom Picture Frames
Feb 26, 2026 | Frames By Mail
A gallery wall is one of the most impactful ways to personalize your home. It transforms a blank wall into a curated showcase of your favorite art, photos, and cherished memories. Whether you're just starting or looking to refresh an existing display, this complete guide will help you create a stunning gallery wall.The ideal walls for a gallery display are visible and easily accessible, such as:Make sure the wall has enough horizontal space; a typical gallery wall needs at least 4-6 feet to look intentional.Most cohesive gallery walls share a unifying theme. Consider these elements for your gallery:Consider combining wood frames with metal frames to enhance visual interest.Before putting any nails in the wall, plan your arrangement. Popular...
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Feb 25, 2026 | Frames By Mail
Transform Your Art with Custom Mat Boards and Picture Frames
Transform Your Art with Custom Mat Boards and Picture Frames
A mat board, also known as a picture mat or photo mat, is a flat, border-like material placed between your artwork and the frame's glass or plexiglass. It serves both aesthetic and protective roles by creating a visual space around your artwork while preventing it from contact with the glazing.Framing artwork without a mat can make it appear cramped. A custom mat board offers several benefits:The most sought-after mat colors include white, off-white, and creamâpopular because they complement almost any artwork and frame combination. For a more striking look, think about matching a mat color to a secondary hue in your artwork. Dark colors like black, charcoal, or navy provide dramatic contrast, especially with lighter images.Double matt...
Feb 22, 2026 | Frames By Mail
Discover Beautiful Picture Frames for Your Wedding Photos
Discover Beautiful Picture Frames for Your Wedding Photos
Your wedding photos capture some of the most important moments of your life. They deserve to be displayed in frames that are just as beautiful and meaningful. In this guide, we'll explore the best picture frame options for showcasing your wedding photography.White and off-white wood frames are a timeless choice for wedding photos. They evoke elegance and romance, complementing the whites and soft tones common in wedding photography. A white frame with a white or ivory mat board creates a cohesive, elegant presentation.For a touch of luxury, ornate gold or silver frames are a stunning choice. These frames reference traditional fine art framing and lend a sense of grandeur to your wedding portraits. They work especially well for formal portra...
Feb 19, 2026 | Frames By Mail
Frame Your Canvas Print Like a Pro with These Simple Steps
Frame Your Canvas Print Like a Pro with These Simple Steps
Canvas prints are one of the most popular ways to display photos and artwork, and adding a frame takes them to the next level. Whether you've received a canvas print as a gift, ordered one from our print and frame service, or created your own, this guide will walk you through the framing process step by step.Before ordering a frame, carefully measure the width and height of your canvas. Measure the outer edges of the stretcher bars â this is the size frame you'll need. With our custom picture frames, you can order to the exact tenth of an inch, ensuring a perfect fit.Canvas prints look fantastic in both wood and metal frames. For a gallery-wrapped canvas (where the image wraps around the edges), consider a floater frame that gives the ...
