What is the point of matting photos or art?

At Frame USA we offer a wide variety of frame mats that run anywhere from standard mat sizes to to custom frame mats.  A mat is a flat and usually thin piece of material included or sold separately from a picture frame. Mats usually serve one of two purposes; additional decoration to make your art pop or they’re used to separate the artwork from the glass frame.…

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White Picture Frames

One of the more requested picture framing choices is housing an image in a white picture frame. White photo frames can make artwork more exquisite by creating a clean and classic feel. White picture frames are extremely versatile and can make colors pop without overpowering the image which in turn will make the art standout. Using white and black artwork and frames to decorate is…

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Wood Picture Frames vs Metal Picture Frames

Picture frames can be made out of a wide variety of materials, but the two most popular types of frames are Wood Picture Frames and Metal Picture Frames. Wood and metal are very easy to find and on top of that they are easy to work with when you’re looking to customize a frame, making these frames highly sought-after. Although wooden and metal frames for…

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New & Featured Products of December

Stay up to date with our New & Featured Products! We have recently unveiled our Barnwood Frame Serving Trays, First Year Photo Collage and our School Years Photo Collage. Keep your guests entertained with our unique Barnwood Frame Serving Trays. These frames are available in two sizes and five colors and provide more functionality to your everyday picture frame! If you don’t have a picture…

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December Charity of the Month: Fill The Truck

In December of 2010, Dan Regenold, CEO of Frame USA, had a vision: to fill an entire 54’ foot semi-truck for a local charity.  He knew this would be his biggest charitable giving project and would need a team to assist him.  He put together a team of giving coordinators consisting of: packers, donation collectors, marketing/pr professionals, and more, to help coordinate this massive event…

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Standard Size Poster & Most Popular Poster Frame Sizes

Standard Poster Size We are often asked what our most popular and standard size poster frame sizes are: 11×17 – The perfect size for framing a poster in a child’s room, or your office. It’s also a great size for other small areas such as a den, livable attic, or walk-in closet. 18×24 – This is great for hanging advertisements in a lobby or venue.…

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Black Picture Frames

Black gallery wall frames are not only our most requested picture frames but they are the most popular color frames due to their versatility. Placing a black frame around your artwork will immediately make it look more polished an professional.  These frames can make colors pop without overpowering the image and will make the art standout when placed on an all white wall. Not only…

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The Most Popular Types of Photography, Part 2

Photography, the art, process, or job of taking pictures with a camera, has gained massive popularity due to the abundance of easily accessible and affordable cameras. A few weeks ago we made a post dedicated to the most popular types of photography. Landscape Photography captures large regions of space and nature meant to display the size and look of the environment. Wedding Photography (just as the…

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Victorian Picture Frames

Our Victorian picture frames feature fancy, ornate moldings. These wide picture frames are perfect for vintage photography and museum-quality artwork. The Victorian style became popular in the mid to late 19th century during the reign of Queen Victoria. During her rule industrial development exploded and luxurious and rich styles or art, literature and architecture prevailed. Early in the era art focused on realism and moral…

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Happy Veterans Day

“Honoring the sacrifices many have made for our country in the name of freedom and democracy is the very foundation of Veterans Day.” – Charles B. Rangel What is Veterans Day? Veterans Day is observed every year on November 11th and is a United States holiday which memorializes military vets. The holiday is celebrated on November 11th because this is the date that marks the end of World…

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Leather Picture Frames

If you’re attempting to make a room, living space or piece of artwork look high-class or fancy, then leather photo frames are an easy solution. Our Black Leather series picture frame has a textured leather finish for contemporary styling. These wood picture frames are available in 3 distinct profiles. The narrow and wide profiles have a beveled appearance, while the rounded leather frame profile has a…

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