🖼️ DIY Framing Guide: Turn Your Fine Art Print into Beautiful Wall Art

One of the best things about buying an unframed fine art print is the freedom to style it your way. You get to choose a frame that perfectly matches your home, your aesthetic, and your budget.

Whether you're creating a gallery wall, refreshing a favorite room, or decorating a brand-new space, framing your print is easier than you might think.

♻️ Option 1: Give an Existing Frame a New Life

Before buying a new frame, take a look around your home.

You might already have a frame that's no longer being used. Simply remove the old artwork, clean the glass inside and out, and replace it with your new fine art print.

It's one of the easiest (and most budget-friendly) ways to refresh your décor while giving an old frame a brand-new purpose.

💡 Pro Tip: If the frame color isn't your style anymore, a coat of spray paint can completely transform it.

🛍️ Option 2: Find Beautiful Frames Second-Hand

Thrift stores, antique shops, flea markets, garage sales, and online marketplaces are treasure troves for unique frames.

Don't worry if you don't love the artwork inside—you only need the frame!

Vintage frames often have beautiful craftsmanship and details that can make your artwork feel even more special.

✔️ Look for frames that are:

• 🪵 Solid and sturdy

• 🪟 Free from cracked glass

• 📏 Close to the size of your print

• 🔓 Easy to open from the back

✨ A quick clean can make an old frame look almost brand new.

🖌️ Option 3: Have It Professionally Framed

Found a print you absolutely love? Professional framing can be a worthwhile investment.

A local framing shop can help you choose:

• 🖼️ The perfect frame finish

• 🤍 A coordinating mat board

• ☀️ UV-protective glass

• 🔨 Hanging hardware

• 📐 Custom sizing if needed

Professional framing gives your artwork a polished, gallery-quality finish while helping protect it for years to come.

🪵 Option 4: Buy a Ready-Made Frame

Ready-made frames are a fantastic choice if your print is a standard size.

Choose a finish that complements your décor:

• 🌿 Natural Oak

• 🖤 Black

• 🤍 White

• 🌾 Light Wood

• ✨ Gold

• 🤎 Walnut

💡 Style Tip: Add a mat board to instantly elevate your artwork. It creates breathing room around the print and gives it a more high-end, gallery-inspired look.

🔨 Hanging Tips

Once your print is framed, placement makes all the difference.

✔️ Keep these tips in mind:

• 👀 Hang artwork at eye level whenever possible.

• 🛋️ Center artwork above furniture, not the wall.

• 📏 Leave approximately 6–10 inches between artwork and a sofa or console table.

• 📐 Use a level before securing your frame.

• 🏡 Decorating a rental? Try removable picture hanging strips.

✨ Style Your Space

Framed artwork looks even better when paired with a few thoughtfully chosen décor pieces.

Try styling your print with:

• 🏺 A ceramic vase

• 🌿 Fresh or faux greenery

• 🕯️ Candles

• 📚 Coffee table books

• 🤍 Decorative objects

• 🪵 Floating shelves

These small finishing touches create a layered, designer-inspired look without overwhelming your space.

🖼️ Our Fine Art Print

Our premium fine art prints are designed to complement a wide range of interiors—from coastal and botanical spaces to modern, traditional, and eclectic homes.

Whether you choose to reuse a treasured frame, hunt for a vintage second-hand find, or invest in professional framing, you'll end up with artwork that's uniquely yours.

💖 Beautiful homes aren't built with the most expensive décor—they're created with thoughtfully chosen pieces that tell your story.