Tips for Choosing the Perfect Picture Frame

If you have ever shopped for photo frames then you know it can be a little overwhelming. There are so many picture frames to choose from in a large variety of styles, colors, sizes and price ranges. Where do you start? In order to save yourself some frustration, start off asking yourself these three questions:

• Who is the frame for?
• What’s your frame budget?
• Where will it be displayed?

These basic questions are often overlooked when shopping for that perfect picture frame. Answering them before you begin will speed up your search and result in the perfect gift or frame for yourself.The first question to ask yourself is: Who is the picture frame for?Are you purchasing the frame for yourself or for a friend or loved one? Are you getting the frame for a special occasion? Are you purchasing the frame to display your own pictures, a special document or a keepsake? Purchasing a picture frame for someone else as a gift can actually be a lot easier than selecting a frame for yourself .  Online retailers often have categories of frames to look at like wedding photo frames, baby frames, graduation frames, oval picture frames and more. Using these categories can help you find the right frame faster.When shopping for yourself, it's good to know what picture you want to display and the decorative style that you want the frame to complement. You can also narrow down your search even further by knowing the shape, color, material and the frame size you want. By knowing these few questions, it will make your search easier and help you save time in finding the right frame more quickly.The next step is to set a budget and decide how much you want to spend.Most online frame retailers have a wide selection of frames to fit any budget. You can find picture frames for less than $10 or more than several hundred dollars. Knowing your budget will help you choose a frame in just the price range you want.Last, but no less important, you should ask yourself: Where will the picture frame be used?To get the most out of your picture frame purchase, you need to know where it will be displayed. You may like the frame and how your picture looks in it, but if your frame clashes with your decor or doesn’t fit where you want to display it, you have wasted your time and money. You don't need to have the exact spot selected but you should at least know if it will be displayed on a table top or hung on the wall. If the frame is a gift, it may not be possible to know where it will be displayed, but it will help to have a sense of whether it might be displayed on a tabletop or hung on a wall. If you’re not sure, then select a frame that includes both hanging hardware and an easel back stand.Before you buy your next picture frame, answer these three questions and you will save yourself time and energy in finding the perfect picture frame quickly and easily.