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Colourful photo frames - yay or nay?

12 years ago
Black, white or silver are your standard photo frame colours. But what about colourful ones? Do they get the thumbs up or or thumbs down from you?

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  • 12 years ago
    Nay
  • 12 years ago
    Yes!
  • 12 years ago
    Would like to see the other 3 walls to get a sense of the overall style.Also would suggest a taller lamp.
  • PRO
    12 years ago
    agree with socal and leona maybe you could paint the walls opposing colors to the frames for fun
  • 12 years ago
    Cute in the picture or in a kid's room. In a real life adult room it would look junky.
  • 12 years ago
    Actually it depends on the style of the frame color of the frame, content of the photo and what the rest of the area looks like. But that is true of any frame.
  • PRO
    12 years ago
    What you have pictured, seems like it is a fun room. Therefore, colored pictured frames would be totally acceptable in this instance. There is nothing wrong with a pop of color.
  • 12 years ago
    Cure
  • 12 years ago
    Way cute, the imagination at work
  • 12 years ago
    If the art work is different it looks more pulled together to have similar neutral frames. White or black
  • 12 years ago
    I want every room in my house to be a fun room, so thumbs up for colored frames! I recently bought several at a secondhand market … reds, blues, yellows, teals … some came with art but I need to find the right prints to put in the others.
  • 12 years ago
    It would work better with crisp white walls. I assume you are hanging the pictures. I like the art work and family photos. May I suggest you look for tag sale or goodwill frames that are bigger.. 11 X 14 too? Print photos of important milestones or moments in your children's lives and hang them. Over the years you will walk into their bedroom with a load of laundry and marvel at how young they use to be!
  • 12 years ago
    Definitely use colored frames if it works with the décor. I prefer to limit it to one color for unification.
  • 12 years ago
    Nay.... If lots of photos, etc., are your style then I would stick with one theme... An assortment of glass frames, silver (chrome, silver etc), if stained wood I would prefer all the same style, or black is always good, but again, I'd stay to the exact same frame albeit in different sizes.. Large frames with matting to 'show-off' the subject. Also, don't spread out across the whole surface. Congregate them together so they become a 'Collection' to draw your eye rather than looking like 'clutter'. Hope this inspires you!
  • 12 years ago
    In my last house I had only white frames, different Styles and shapes and sizes. Grew tired of that look. I gave all of them away when I moved to the current house. This time I have two cabinets filled with photos in my den. I started collecting jay strongwater
  • 12 years ago
    jay strong water frames are very expensive. I started out with silver and gold tones.
    Friends and relatives added a few colors as gifts. Then I just bought other frames with different colors, just ones that I liked a lot. I would not be able to change this look easily because of the investment I made buying such high end pieces. I still like the pop of color they provide in the room. So far I am still happy with the look. But I have learned a lesson.......do not buy frames that are that expensive! It isn't worth it because
    You are really stuck with them! I have been disappointed in the quality of these frames as well. Just go to tjmaxx and get ones you like , whether it is all one color or you mix it up. Most likely sticking to one neutral color is safest way to go!
  • 12 years ago
    last modified: 12 years ago
    Though these are mats, not frames, the idea was used in the set of "Indiscreet" 1958.
  • 12 years ago
    A large variety of colors is possible with the use of hardwoods without even resorting to dyes. Nature most often does a better job with color than man-made finishes.
  • 12 years ago
    The accent color in my living room is cobalt, so most of my picture frames are that color, which I find doesn't clash with the colors of the photos inside. Other than that, I prefer wood or simply black. I think it's important not to detract from the picture itself.
  • 12 years ago
    Like the colors.. Suggest mixing up the frame sizes.. I love putting one of my frames on a small easel or plate stand ..gives it that extra pop
  • 12 years ago
    I say yes to color somewhere since it is otherwise very neutral. Besides it is so easy to change the color of a frame, if you get tired of it just buy a can of spray paint or a bottle of craft paint. Make a statement with color it is the spice of the decor. Of course you want it to enhance not take away from the photos and room so have a color scheme in mind. Vary the sizes and shapes too for interest.
  • 12 years ago
    always color! much more fun and makes you happy!!
  • 12 years ago
    Love the clock idea. Would it work in a bathroom?
  • 12 years ago
    It's interesting that it appears quite a few people are making statements as if there were decorating laws that you may not deviate from, an example: black frames on stark white walls only. No substitutions.

    My vote? If you like the multi color scheme go for it. Feel free to have fun with a feature wall, bedding and accessories. It all can be changed as the boy grows up, or your tastes change.

    I looked up Jay Strongwater. Pretty kitschy IMO. If you wish to spend money on frames, go with clean lined sterling silver. Among many brands Christofle is beautiful, and there are many companies you do nice Sterling at various price points. There are also decent cleaned lined frames available at Target, etc. Remember you are decorating a boy's room, things do happen.
  • 12 years ago
    For a classic scheme you can't beat white or silver frames, but coloured ones would work really well in a kids room.
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  • 12 years ago
    The colored frames would look great with black and white photos. Also, I agree the size needs to mixed up a little, you could definitely use a bigger one in that arrangement.
  • 12 years ago
    I like the look of a mix of frames and colors. It's a yes from me.
  • 12 years ago
    Nay because they shouldn't be the main feature of the room.
  • 12 years ago
    Totally personal preference. My preference is towards black frames. Colored frames draw your eye away from the art or photo.
  • 12 years ago
    Depends
  • PRO
    10 years ago
    last modified: 10 years ago

    If those are the colors you are working with, I vote yes.