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Frameless Art Bares Its Soul
Have you no frame? Then your artwork will fit right in with the minimalist style of today's home interiors
Many people in this era of minimal design are forgoing the traditional frame when it comes to displaying their art. Often the art is so strong on its own that there is no need for a frame, and some abstract paintings were never intended for a frame to begin with.
The trend doesn't just apply to paintings; there's a definite move toward casual appointments of art, such as prints pinned to the wall or strung across a wall using clothespins. Skipping the frame has especially become an aesthetic standard in eclectic spaces. Here are some creative ways you can add frameless art to your home.
The trend doesn't just apply to paintings; there's a definite move toward casual appointments of art, such as prints pinned to the wall or strung across a wall using clothespins. Skipping the frame has especially become an aesthetic standard in eclectic spaces. Here are some creative ways you can add frameless art to your home.
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It's almost as if the freestanding wall in this Minnesota loft serves as a frame for the large abstract oil. Two white leather and polished nickel chairs have been placed in front of the painting, making it even more a part of the scheme.
by Jeanette Lunde
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Vintage botanical posters loosely pinned to the wall create a light and airy effect.
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| This Dutch bedroom is the essence of Scandinavian chic. The unstreched canvas seems to be applied to the wall with some type of adhesive. There is a peacefulness to the simply printed, inevitably meaningful text. |
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This wouldn't have worked if there were, say, only four or five prints pinned to the wall. But there are 40 leaf prints hanging above this sideboard in a large rectangular scheme that covers the entire wall. Dramatic!
Leaning this unframed landscape painting against the wall right beneath the lamp keeps the wall untouched and peaceful. It's a tactic that allows adding a touch of artwork in the bedroom without making it the center of attention. And leaving walls untouched in the bedroom helps create a tranquil environment.
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The whole unframed-oil-portrait thing seems to be a staple that is sticking. Left and right, collections of thrift store paintings of people, usually unframed, are being showcased. It's a fresh, whimsical and fun style.
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| Stringing kids' artwork across the wall using clothespins or some other type of clip is a perfect way to appoint a child's room. And the functional aspect is especially terrific; interchanging pieces is as easy as unpinching a clip. |
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The Polaroid picture is back. Take advantage of the white border around every frame by simply posting the photos to the wall in a big geometric grouping. In this case, Japanese tape adds a touch of flair.
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Ever find a piece of fabric that could actually be a painting? Why not wrap that around a canvas and make it one? Again, no need for a frame here. The boldness of the patterned print looks great standing alone in this little boy's bedroom.
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A frame would ruin this tranquil look; I can't think of a style that would suit this ethereal painting. Coupling it with the modern sofa upholstered in beige linen makes the space feel perfectly Zen.
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Hanging these two oil paintings on a paneled wall without frames makes for an interesting play on depth and scale. Because the paintings are attached to the raised part of the panel, they almost appear to be floating.
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Ideabook published on Feb. 24, 2012.
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When work is created on a cradled panel with deep sides (11/2 to 2 inches) there is the option to paint the sides which make the work stand out from the wall and appear more sculptural (object driven). A frame confines your eye to the painting and is a focusing mechanism. No frame allows your eye to move freely and consider the work in relationship to the environment where it is hung. No framing also allows works that are hung near each other to " interact " visually. When I frame my mixed media pieces I have a very specific reason for doing so- usually it is to lead or restrict the viewer.
We have a huge selection of photos and we print is various sizes, mounting under acrylic with an aluminum dibond backing for a durable, easy to clean, frameless design. For a matte finish or a more traditional look, we also mount on dibond without acrylic or on stretch canvas. You should come take a look!
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