Would you like to add a personal touch to your home or office, but not sure how? Picture frames may be your answer. Picture frames are a fun and simple way to add color, character and style.

Decorating with photo frames is fun and simple. To add a splash of color to a shelf or mantle choose a series of similar frames in coordinating colors, such as three shades of green. To set a theme in the bedroom stick with one basic color and two or three styles of frames, such as silver or pewter antique-style frames. Or to contruct a dramatic statement on a wall choose one bold color, such as black or deep red, and identical photo frames, such as simple squares. No matter what look youre trying to achieve, group photo frames together for impact.

Once youve decided on a style, its elegant to find the perfect picture frames. Department stores and home decorating stores are a workable place to beginning. But do not lose your memory about antique stores, flea markets, yard sales and thrift stores. These are all nice places to find unique picture frames. Look for unique picture frames with beveled glass, unusual shapes, or matching sets.

Picture frames also build wonderful gifts and keepsakes. Decorate picture frames with silver charms, crystal beads, or grandmas antique costume jewelry to contruct a special keepsake. Create a family display of photo frames by adding a detail to each photo frame that reflects each family members personality or hobby. For example, add a golf detail to dads picture frame, a fishing detail to grandpas photo frame, and a gardening detail to moms picture frame. Scrapbooking supply stores are perfect places to find unique items to add to picture frames. Just imagine the items on a frame, or inside on the matting, instead of on a scrapbook page. Theres no limit to the details you can add to a picture frame.

Whether youre building a keepsake or brightening up a shelf, photo frames are one of the most fun and versatile decorating accessories available.

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