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Frameless Art Bares Its Soul
Have you no frame? Then your artwork will fit right in with the minimalist style of today's home interiors
Many people in this era of minimal design are forgoing the traditional frame when it comes to displaying their art. Often the art is so strong on its own that there is no need for a frame, and some abstract paintings were never intended for a frame to begin with.
The trend doesn't just apply to paintings; there's a definite move toward casual appointments of art, such as prints pinned to the wall or strung across a wall using clothespins. Skipping the frame has especially become an aesthetic standard in eclectic spaces. Here are some creative ways you can add frameless art to your home.
The trend doesn't just apply to paintings; there's a definite move toward casual appointments of art, such as prints pinned to the wall or strung across a wall using clothespins. Skipping the frame has especially become an aesthetic standard in eclectic spaces. Here are some creative ways you can add frameless art to your home.
Vintage botanical posters loosely pinned to the wall create a light and airy effect.
This Dutch bedroom is the essence of Scandinavian chic. The unstreched canvas seems to be applied to the wall with some type of adhesive. There is a peacefulness to the simply printed, inevitably meaningful text.
Leaning this unframed landscape painting against the wall right beneath the lamp keeps the wall untouched and peaceful. It's a tactic that allows adding a touch of artwork in the bedroom without making it the center of attention. And leaving walls untouched in the bedroom helps create a tranquil environment.
The whole unframed-oil-portrait thing seems to be a staple that is sticking. Left and right, collections of thrift store paintings of people, usually unframed, are being showcased. It's a fresh, whimsical and fun style.
The Polaroid picture is back. Take advantage of the white border around every frame by simply posting the photos to the wall in a big geometric grouping. In this case, Japanese tape adds a touch of flair.
Hanging these two oil paintings on a paneled wall without frames makes for an interesting play on depth and scale. Because the paintings are attached to the raised part of the panel, they almost appear to be floating.
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