PHOTO FRAME GUIDE
With so many beautiful photo frames out there, here are some of our locally available favourites. We’ve got every budget covered, plus some tips to get you going.
SMALL PHOTO FRAMES | 5x7", 8x10" and A4 IMAGES
Classic5x7" easel | David Jones 5x7" metal | David Jones 5x7" wood | Country Road 5x7" metal | West Elm 5x7" or A4 without matte | Ikea 5x7" or 8x10" without matte | Myer 5x7" wood "multi-mat" (also includes 8x10" matte option) West Elm 8x10" wood | Country Road 8x10" metal | Country Road |
Acrylic / Glass "Floating"5x7" acrylic | Kmart 5x7" (or 8x10" with a tiny trim) lucite | Country Road 5x7" (or 8x10") glass / brass | West Elm
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A FEW TIPS ...
Photos printed with a white border often look best without a matte board. Sometimes the tone of the paper and the matte board can clash. An acrylic or glass "floating" frame can be a great choice. If both sides of the frame are transparent, you can often also display a note on the back of the photo.
Check the dimensions of the photo opening and the total dimensions of the frame. Many frames can accommodate a larger photo when you remove the matte board. A frame with 5x7” photo opening might also be perfect for an 8x10” or A4 image if you remove the matte board.
If you’re starting a gallery wall, stick with frames that can be wall mounted, or go for a couple of picture ledges. Experiment with mixing different frame sizes, styles, and photo layouts. Once you have your frames ready to go, play around with the composition for your gallery wall by laying it out on the floor first.