A well-decorated office can inspire you to do your best. Picking out furniture for your office is easy enough, but what if your office still feels empty even after you've filled it with a desk, bookshelf, chairs, and more? When it comes to decorating, you can't focus solely on floor space—your walls need some attention, too! If you're looking for a way to spruce up your walls, why not try custom framing? Here's what you need to know about decorating your office walls with custom framing.

What To Frame

You can frame more than just photos. Professional framers can create custom frames for all sorts of items, including awards and medals, books, business reports, diplomas, historic memorabilia, puzzles, and more.

If you're the owner of a small business, you may want to hang your college diploma in your office above the desk, place your latest business report in the main office for staff to read over, or proudly display company awards throughout the building. If you're decorating your at-home office, you likely want to add some personal touches. Hang photos of your family, your stamp or baseball card collection, art from your kids, and more to create a space where you feel energized.

What Kind of Frame?

The next step in decorating your office walls with custom framing is choosing the appropriate frame. Frames come in all sizes, shapes, and materials. When choosing a frame, there are a few things you'll want to consider: namely, what you plan to put in the frame and where you plan to hang it. If the overall aesthetic of your office is warm and rustic, you may want to choose a wood frame to complement your existing furniture and decor. But if your office is fun and quirky, you may prefer a bold and colorful frame.

Keep in mind that different items will require different kinds of frames. For large and irregularly shaped items, you'll need a large frame or shadow box, while smaller, flatter items can fit inside a wide variety of frames. You also have various options when it comes to the glass, mounting, and mat of your custom frame!

Where To Hang

You've chosen the item and the frame. Now, you're wondering, "Where should I put this?" Should you hang your frame above your desk? Above your bookshelf? What about by the filing cabinet? If you have someone around who can lend you a hand, ask them to hold up your frame in various areas while you stand back and see what it looks like.

Want to bring a piece of Houston history into your office? Come and check out Complete Picture's collection of vintage framed pictures from Houston's past. You can buy these photos as prints or ask us to create a custom frame for your office. Contact us today to learn more about our framing services or to ask about our Houston photographs!