Before & Afters
Boring to Fantastic - The Digital Photo Frame Redo
My client wanted to make the generic photo frame on the top more her style.
We picked the frame from my "Oops" selections (saved money on the cost). I then went to work and during the process realized that I didn't need to work around the brown wood frame. Took off the plain frame and changed it out to a Larson Juhl Chateau Series frame. Changed the white mat to a single mat wrapped in a specialty paper.
I also decided to exchange the regular clear (hi-glare) glass with an anti-reflective glass.
This project would have retailed for about $300 due to the gold leaf frame. The client saved money, a lot, by using an Oops! instead of a special order frame. This can be done for as little as $150, depending on your frame selection and what frames are on hand.
We picked the frame from my "Oops" selections (saved money on the cost). I then went to work and during the process realized that I didn't need to work around the brown wood frame. Took off the plain frame and changed it out to a Larson Juhl Chateau Series frame. Changed the white mat to a single mat wrapped in a specialty paper.
I also decided to exchange the regular clear (hi-glare) glass with an anti-reflective glass.
This project would have retailed for about $300 due to the gold leaf frame. The client saved money, a lot, by using an Oops! instead of a special order frame. This can be done for as little as $150, depending on your frame selection and what frames are on hand.
Three Before and Afters
- Top: this came in a frame that showed the arts white border (forgot to take the true before photo). The original frame was sentimental to the client was to be included in the final finished product. Finished piece: we added a narrow mat to blend with the frames and used her frame as a liner to the new larger frame.
- Middle: This piece wasn't framed, but they wanted a dramatic presentation to enhance the theme of the art. Finished piece: A wide black silk mat with a copperish fillet and a dark copper frame. We also decided on Museum glass for it's clarity and anti-reflective properties. The dark mat would have made the art almost mirror like.
- Bottom: This was originally framed in a dark mat and frame. The client wanted something softer and less harsh. Their home was a lot of natural and cherry colored woods and soft tones. Finished piece:: Warm, nubby hand-wrapped silk mat with soft silver fillet and coordinating frame. This piece was also finished with Museum Glass as the home had a lot if windows and reflections.