Client Project: 4 Modern Framing Ideas for Contemporary Artwork

Hey all! Looking for modern framing ideas? For a recent local project, I worked with a client on 4 framing projects. This artwork was already a part of the client’s collection, but each piece needed framing before it could be displayed. Check out these Before & After photos!

Are you local to the Bethesda, MD area? Let me take care of your framing needs! I can pick up pieces from your home, take them to the framer, come up with a design based on your style and budget, and then, deliver the pieces back to you when completed. I give you all the details you need before making a decision, so that there will be no surprises (just one less item on your to-do list)! Contact me to learn more about my concierge framing services.

4 Modern Framing Ideas

1. Before

This solid Walnut wood frame’s deep tones and plentiful variation are enhanced by its natural matte wax finish. A rustic wood in a modern gallery profile makes for a perfectly unique art or picture frame. ~Framebridge

Shop this Modern Framing look HERE.

After

By floating this piece, the edges of the paper remain visible. The artwork rests on top of the perfect shade of off-white matting.

2. Before

This is the same gorgeous Walnut moulding described in the first project.

Shop this Modern Framing look HERE.

After

Oversized white matting emphasizes the square composition and gives this colorful piece a dramatic look.

3. Before

The blonde tones of this natural wood floater frame perfectly compliment the light colors in this painting. Note: Before framing, the canvas needs to be stretched across stretcher bars.

After

By not touching the sides of the stretched canvas, a floater frame creates the illusion that the artwork is floating within the frame.

4. Before

This solid Cherry wood frame’s natural variation is plentiful—its rich tones range from a light red to a true blonde—and its sweeping grain is brought out by a matte wax finish. The thin profile and warm color makes it a perfect choice for art and photos (especially ones with green)! ~Framebridge

Shop this Modern Framing look HERE.

After

White matting completes this clean and contemporary look!

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3 Comments

  1. Nancy says:

    It’s truly incredible how the matting and framing transform the look of the artwork.

    1. lhfac says:

      Absolutely! Selecting the right framing for an artwork is so important!

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