When it comes to hanging art in your home, you've got a choice between framed and unframed prints. We're taking a look at each, and which you should choose.
Key Takeaways
- Unframed prints give a more casual look
- Framing your prints gives a more premium look and finish
- Buying unframed prints is more affordable
- Framed prints can be very expensive
- You can buy unframed prints, then frame them later, saving money
Unframed Prints
One of the best reasons for buying unframed prints is the cost. Unframed prints are usually far less expensive, as frames can cost quite a bit of money.
When you're on a budget, choosing unframed prints is often the best way to go.
There's also often far more choice in the artwork, with a lot more art being available unframed.
Another benefit is that you're not stuck with a frame you don't like or that goes with your current decor in your room.
Unframed prints work the same as posters, so make a good choice for kitchens, man caves, bedrooms and walls where you want a more laid back look.
Veranito prints come unframed, which means you can hang them as they are, or for that upscale look, buy frames to match your decor and budget.
Framed Prints
There's no doubt that framing your prints elevates them and gives the art a more premium look and feel.
You can buy art ready framed so it's far easier to hang up, giving you less work and a better done for you kind of service.
Buying art already framed means you don't have to worry about finding a frame you like or which fits your art.
The drawback of buying art already framed is that you're stuck with whatever frame it comes with.
The other negative point to buying art ready framed is the cost. There's no doubt it's more expensive, sometimes framing costs as much as the art itself.
Buy Unframed & Frame Art Yourself
The best way of having framed art on your wall is to buy it unframed, then frame it yourself.
You can buy high quality art on a budget which is buying it unframed, and later putting it in a more budget friendly frame.
Another benefit of this is you're able to buy frames which suit your own style and the decor of your room, as well as it being a cheaper option as mentioned.
Framed prints work well in all rooms, and look very good on living room walls, giving your lounge area some personality.
Verdict
I think that the best option is to buy unframed prints, and then buy frames separately. This gives you the most flexibility with your decor choices, not to mention the savings in cost.
Veranito prints are standard sizes, so you can buy frames from places like Ikea and Dunelm which will fit the prints perfectly.
