Category: Helpful Tips

Artwork + Mats

November 15, 2018

Adding mats to your artwork intensifies the art by adding size, colour and depth to what’s being portrayed. Matting adds more impact and enhances your artwork or photo, creating extra…

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Beautifying Your Walls

August 3, 2018

Has this ever happen to you?  You’re ready to update your decor and find yourself standing in the doorway of a room, tablet in hand, open to your “wall décor…

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Designing Framed Artwork for Your Home

June 1, 2018

Don’t know where to start searching for art for your home?  Determining the proper image, size and placement of new artwork can sometimes seem intimidating. Here are some tips for…

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Tips for Lighting Your Artwork

March 15, 2018

What’s the point of hanging great art in your home if you can’t actually see it? Glare, shadows, and uneven lighting all affect how a picture is viewed. Proper lighting…

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Five Hot Home Décor Trends for 2018

January 19, 2018

Now that we’ve turned the corner into a new year, it’s time to think about new ways to freshen up your home décor.  While custom picture framing will always be…

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No Stress Holiday Shopping!

November 3, 2017

This year, give the gift that always fits! Gift Cards for custom framing can be your guarantee for holiday happiness this year. Custom framing is the perfect solution for a…

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Tips for Selecting Artwork

April 11, 2017

“Have nothing in your house that you do not know to be useful, or believe to be beautiful”   William Morris Surround yourself with art you love! The most important aspect…

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Greenery

February 24, 2017

Spring is right around the corner and, as Mother Nature refreshes the great outdoors, it’s the perfect time to refresh the great indoors!  Few colors say “spring” as well as…

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Valentines Day Masterpieces

February 1, 2017

  We here at Framing and Art Centre Hamilton believe that Valentines Day is a time to celebrate the one you love. A special picture of you and your sweetie…

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