Category: Rooms

Extend the Life of Your Framed Art: Keep It Out of Direct Sunlight

Art, in its many forms, breathes life into our spaces, telling stories and evoking emotions. Whether it’s an exquisite painting, a cherished family photograph, or a piece of memorabilia, framed art holds a special place in our hearts and homes. But preserving the beauty and longevity of these treasures requires mindful care, and one of the simplest yet most effective steps is to keep them out of direct sunlight. Here’s why:

The Invisible Enemy: UV Rays

Ultraviolet (UV) rays from the sun are notorious for their damaging effects on art. Over time, exposure to these rays can cause colors to fade and materials to deteriorate. This process, known as photodegradation, is irreversible and can significantly reduce the visual appeal and value of your art. Even artworks that are seemingly resilient, like oil paintings or photographs, are not immune to the ravages of UV exposure.

The Slow Fade: Discoloration

Direct sunlight doesn’t just fade colors; it also leads to discoloration. Whites can yellow, blues can turn greenish, and vibrant reds can become muted. This gradual change can alter the original intent and aesthetics of the artwork, diminishing its impact and meaning.

Protecting Your Investment

Art is an investment, both emotionally and financially. Whether you’ve purchased a piece from a gallery, created it yourself, or inherited it from a loved one, preserving its condition is crucial. By simply keeping framed art away from direct sunlight, you can extend its life and ensure it remains a source of joy for years to come.

Practical Tips

1. Location, Location, Location: Place your framed art on walls that don’t receive direct sunlight. Interior walls away from windows are ideal.
2. Use UV-Protective Glass: If direct sunlight cannot be avoided, consider using UV-protective glass or acrylic when framing your art. These materials can filter out a significant portion of harmful UV rays.
3. Window Treatments: Utilize curtains, blinds, or UV-blocking window films to reduce the amount of sunlight entering the room.
4. Rotation: If you love displaying art in well-lit areas, consider rotating your pieces periodically. This reduces the duration of exposure for each piece, minimizing long-term damage.
5. Lighting: Opt for LED lighting over traditional incandescent or fluorescent bulbs. LEDs emit less heat and no UV radiation, making them a safer choice for illuminating your art.

Protecting your framed art from direct sunlight is a straightforward yet powerful way to ensure it remains vibrant and intact. By taking these precautions, you can enjoy the beauty of your collection while safeguarding it for future generations. Art deserves to be seen in its full glory—shielded from the silent, creeping damage of the sun’s rays.

Remember, every piece of art has a story, and with the right care, you can ensure that story is told beautifully, forever

With the right wall art, a living room can be a major design moment in your home.

The living room is one of the most important rooms in any home. It’s where we gather, spend time with loved ones, and make memories. So how do you choose the right wall decor for your living room? Set the vibe for your living room by choosing the right art pieces for the space. 

Consider the purpose of your living room that you are decorating. Is this a formal room in the front of the house that you want to use to set the tone for the design of your entire home? Or is your living room the place where you curl up on the couch at night and watch movies with your family? Regardless of how you use your living room, there are lots of great options for wall decor that can be the cherry on top of your design!

Formal Living Rooms

Elegant Woman with Cheetah

Do you have a formal living room that you are not sure how to style? Use this opportunity to create an impactful design moment with a large statement piece. Choose a piece of art that speaks to you, like a bold graphic black and white photo, or a highly saturated painting. Then allow the art to stand out and be a “wow” moment for the room by not cluttering up the space with too much decor. 

Consider the scale of the room. A large room will require a larger piece of art to make a statement, and vice versa for a smaller room. But the effect can be the same regardless of the size of the room. A loud, over-sized piece of art can take a drab formal living room and turn it into a major design moment for your home!

Eclectic Living Rooms

Can’t choose just one piece of art? Then choose them all! A gallery wall is a fun way to incorporate lots of different prints, without over-complicating your design. To ensure cohesion within the decor, consider shopping for art by ‘subject’ or ‘style’. You can pick a subject like architecture, nature, or fantasy and create a thematically curated gallery wall. Or, you can choose a style like modern, vintage, or country to find art that fits seamlessly with the aesthetic of your home. Then hang all of the pieces on the same wall for an eclectic way to add major style to your living room!

Golden Blues 2 Piece Canvas Print Set by Patricia Pinto

Cohesive Living Rooms

Framed Wall Art Sets

A great way to make sure that your living room wall decor matches the overall design of the room is with art sets. Art sets are two or more pieces that were designed specifically to go together. This is a great option if you are looking for multiple pieces but aren’t sure how to make sure that they look good together.

With an art set, you are guaranteed to have continuity. Then you can play around with your design to decide if you want to hang the set together on the same wall, or space it out around the room. Either way, you have the piece of mind knowing that all of your wall decor matches!

Family-Friendly Living Rooms

My Framed Wall Art

Living rooms are such a special place in the home because they are a place where we gather and create memories. A house is not a home without the people and love that make it such a special place. Celebrate your family and embrace nostalgia by getting your favorite photos professionally framed. Proudly display your own photos and create a living room you can relax in, surrounded by your favorite memories.

Choosing the right decor for your living room doesn’t have to be complicated. Whether you are decorating a formal living room to wow your guests with impeccable design, or show off your favorite family photos in a cozy and practical living room, there are plenty of options for every style!

Finding gifts for the special little people in your life can be a time consuming and expensive task! Our framed art gift ideas make your life way, way easier! With our gift ideas pages, you can find the perfect for the little lady, little man, or extra little one in your life.  Art is emotional, personal, and full of color, just like your kids! Get them the gift that will stick with them as they grow.

Recently find yourself the proud owner of a new home office? You’re in good company. Whether you’re working with a posh setup or makeshift dividers in a common living space, you need to spruce up your space with some home office art! The perfect selection of home office art can make all the difference when you’re trying to do your best work from the comfort… or chaos… of your home! Let’s check out some of our favorite styles!

Fresh neutrals, or a natural color palette including white, cream, beige, grey, and tan, composed the list of cop-out colors… until recently. Neutral colors are now the go-to, purposefully chosen hues for decoration in modern households. Neutrals are bolder than you think, offer a wide range of shades, and add a fresh, timeless look to any space. Let’s explore some of our favorite neutral-hued framed art pieces that will shatter your previous view of natural colors.

August is here! It’s time to think about redecorating the dorm room. Dorm room art is just as diverse as college students, and there is a lot to choose from! But how do you decorate a room when you have two opinions to appease? Dorm room art can be universally appealing and overwhelmingly cool if you know what you’re looking for. Let’s take a quick tour of some college-student-approved choices.

Modern pastel art emerged recently as a light, sophisticated trend in home decor. Once associated exclusively with nurseries and the occasional bathroom, pastel art branched out into kitchens, living rooms, and even the traditionally dark den.

As pastels moved from childish to contemporary, and the demand for modern pastel art rose to unprecedented levels. Here are some inspirational ideas for how to bring pastels into your favorite space!