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7 Things You Never Thought to Custom Frame

by Framebridge Editorial
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May 23, 2016
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7 min read

Don't get us wrong. We love framing photos, posters, and art prints. They're a huge part of what you all frame with us and we love seeing each one come through our studio. It is our duty, however, to inform you that there's so much more out there, waiting to be custom framed. Here's the quick overview: if you love it, you should frame it, and we can help.

Keep reading for a few ideas of things you've probably never thought to custom frame.

1. Photostrips/Instax/Polaroids 

In this very digital age, there's nothing cooler than the weight of an instantly printed photo in your hand. So, don't let them decompose in dust on your dresser! Preserve and display all those cool, candid moments. 

Looks great: In a gallery wall (it adds amazing texture and depth), or on your bedside table. 

Polaroids float mounted in our Mandalay frame | Via Love Taza
Instax float mounted in our Marin frame
Photo strip in our Irvine frame | Via Glitter Guide
Photo strip float mounted in our Bali frame

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2. Old (and New) Family Photos 

Throwback or not, family photos are the best. Whether it's the one remaining original, or a digital file trapped on your camera roll, some really do deserve a little extra love and attention.

Looks great: Leaned on an entryway table, hung in a line down your hallway, or showcased front and center in a living room gallery wall. 

Family photos in our Mercer Slim and Irvine Slim frames with white mats | Via @kellyfondots
Family photo in our Marin frame with a white mat
Wedding photo with dad in our Mercer Slim frame with a white mat
Family photos in our Newport frame with white mats | Via Mint Arrow

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3. Kids Art

Unfiltered and unrestrained, kids art is probably the purest expression you can get. Plus, we love how it makes us stop and think about things just a little bit differently. 

Looks great: In a gallery wall of your little ones' creations, in an existing gallery wall of family photos, or shining on its own.

Kids' art gallery wall in our Marin frame with white mats
Kids' art gallery wall in our Brentwood and Irvine Slim frames | Via The Effortless Chic
Kids' art in our Irvine Slim frame with no mat | Via Lay Baby Lay 
Kids' art gallery wall in our Irvine and Irvine Slim frames | Via Shabby Grace Blog

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4. Matchbooks

Much like photo strips, matchbooks add just a little something extra to a space. Ideas: a matchbook from where you had your first date, or one from that amazing restaurant you stopped at on your last trip together. These tiny treasures ALWAYS look amazing float mounted in a frame. 

Looks great: Leaning on your office desk, accenting your dresser, or in a gallery wall (preferably somewhere near that polaroid you framed).

Matchbook float mounted in our Providence frame
Matchbook float mounted in our Mandalay frame | Via Yummertime
Matchbooks float mounted in our Irvine Slim frame | Via SF Girl by Bay

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5. Textiles

Ornate scarves and cool patches might not have a place in your day-to-day fashion choices, but we strongly suggest incorporating them into your interior style.

Looks great: Above the couch, anchoring your entryway table, or filling that one awkward wall you don't know what to do with.

Hermes scarf in our Newport frame with a white mat | Via Heather and Olive
Vintage scarf float mounted in our Irvine Slim frame| Via SF Girl by Bay
Boy Scout patches float mounted in our Sonoma frame 
Wallpaper in our Carson frame with no mat | Via Glam Latte 

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6. Maps and Architectural Prints

We're so often concerned with superficial beauty, but there's a lot to be admired in what lies beneath. All the buildings we inhabit and the products we use started as just an idea, a sketch, a plan. Hang your favorite map, architectural print, or product prototype above your desk to celebrate the beauty of those ideas, and create a constant source of inspiration for all the ones yet to come.

Looks great: Above your desk, in the man cave.

Architectural print float mounted in Sonoma
Vintage map float mounted in Irvine Slim
Vintage architectural print in Georgetown | Via Brothers and Craft

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7. Sketches

A quick drawing to capture a flash of inspiration. A meticulously crafted work of art. Whatever the purpose behind the drawing, there's something about the medium that feels especially personal, and we think especially beautiful. Extra points for float mounting.

Looks great: Anywhere. And in any frame.

Contour drawing in our Cairo frame with a white mat | Via Almost Makes Perfect 
Mini gallery wall of sketches in Providence, Richmond, Irvine Slim, and Georgetown | Via Healthfully Ever After
Floor to ceiling gallery wall featuring sketches in our Mercer Slim frame | Via Antiquarian Modern Design

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