If you’re new to art print collecting, you might consider frames to be not much more than functional accessories. If that were truly the case, then simple plastic sleeves would suffice for most people. In practice, however, good quality picture frames are sought after because they do so much more than merely protect artworks.
When thoughtfully selected, a picture frame can significantly increase the impact of a work of an art print and even the space it inhabits. Placing art prints inside properly specced and constructed frames can turn an otherwise nondescript space into a mature reflection of one’s tastes and values.
Ordering pre-framed prints does tend to cost a bit more, but you can get a lot more than what you pay for. Here are some of the reasons you’ll want to order frames with each of your DROOL prints:
1) Increased Visual Appeal
The perfect frame will make your art print ‘speak louder’ by bringing a focus on its colours, patterns, and subject matter. Acting as a visual boundary, the frame separates the artwork from the surrounding wall, directing the viewer’s focus solely on the piece. At the same time, it also serves as a visual bridge to the surrounding elements, helping ensure visual harmony throughout the entire display area.
The caveat to all this is that the frame has to be a good fit for both the art and the surrounding environment. Thankfully, DROOL’s diverse framing options let you pick between several options that may help increase the appeal of both your art prints and the surrounding space.
2) Professional Presentation
High-quality frames can give your prints a polished appearance while also giving the display area a gallery-like feel. This professional touch elevates the perceived value of your prints, which may be important to you if you’re planning on eventually selling off your collection. You’ll be glad to know that DROOL’s frames are constructed by real artisans who understand the value frames offer, ensuring excellently finished products that bring out the best of your art prints and the room they are displayed in.
3) Improved Longevity
DROOL’s premium frames use acid-free materials and UV-protective glass to shield your art from fading or discolouration—both common issues with ordinary frames. Ordering your DROOL prints preframed ensures that your art investments remain vibrant and intact for years to come.
4) Helps You Build a Cohesive Visual Display
Using consistent frame styles or colours across multiple pieces is fundamental to creating a cohesive gallery wall. Similar frames provide a strong visual anchor that can help even prints from different artists and genres coexist beautifully within a given space, providing the intentionality needed for a good display.
If you’re ordering framed DROOL prints, consider specs that match the framed pieces you already own. This way, your new pieces will instantly unify with your existing collection.
5) Brings Key Pieces Forward
DROOL frames can be ordered in a range of materials and colours, giving you unconventional options beyond what you’ll often find in typical galleries. If there’s a piece that you want to bring forward, you can order a frame with a look that differs from the rest of your collection to give it a bit of an edge. For instance, if your collection is mostly composed of pieces in natural wood frames, a piece with a neon green acrylic picture frame is going to effortlessly rise above the rest.
6) Integrates Art Pieces with Interior Themes
As mentioned in the first point, frames can bridge the gap between your art and your interior design theme. This principle can be harnessed to make your space and artwork play off of each other. For example, in industrial or contemporary settings, DROOL’s black-finished frames will help any piece fit in. Similarly, DROOL’s natural wood option can help otherwise incongruous modern pieces blend seamlessly into rustic or bohemian spaces.
7) Encourages Variety within Your Space
Lastly, framed prints are much easier to swap out than unframed pieces. If all your artworks are framed, you’re going to be encouraged to collect more art and refresh your decor, possibly giving you a more dynamic-looking home.
Framing Done Right with DROOL
While ordering unframed art prints can save you a bit of money, we’d recommend that you purchase a frame with every piece you order, simply because the value they provide far outweighs the added price. With the right frame, not only will your art print look more beautiful, but you can also immediately set it up wherever you want to, without worrying about damaging it in the process.
Of course, while any properly constructed frame is better than nothing, you should still think about the specs you really need. DROOL’s selection of framing options gives you all that you need to complement your art and enhance its presentation. Whether you want standout neon picture frames like DROOL’s GLO Frame™ selections or a more classic gallery-ready look, ordering pre-framed prints is an easy way to achieve a polished look for your space.
