subject: Express Your Style With Floating Picture Frames [print this page] Floating picture frames have grown more and more popular in recent years as people have begun looking for exciting new ways to put their artwork and photography on display without having to compromise the overall look and feel of their home's decor. Floating picture frames are an excellent choice for those who favor a more subtle approach to interior design. They are manufactured with optimal aesthetic appeal in mind, so you can be certain that by buying one, you'll be making a worthwhile contribution to the atmosphere of your home. In addition to their chic appearance and aesthetic value, floating picture frames offer peace of mind, providing an efficient and practical way of preserving your valuable artwork and photographs for years and years to come.
Yes, the primary role of a picture frame is to shield your pictures from damage. To this end, they must be sufficiently durable and well-constructed. The challenge, however, lies in finding a picture frame that not only fits your home's design theme but also does a good job of accentuating the look of your picture or painting. On one end of the spectrum are the picture frames that have no real aesthetic value and fail to capture any attention; while on the other end, are the frames that are too flashy -- so much so that they end up distracting from the very thing they're meant to display. What's more, picture frames are traditionally completely two-dimensional, which puts a bit of a damper on their ability to exude style and elegance. This, in essence, is what manufacturers of floating picture frames aim to remedy.
A floating picture frame is like any other in that it is made of a sheet of glass -- synthetic or otherwise -- which serves to protect images from the threat of fading and degradation by a light source while still allowing their beauty to shine through. The key difference is that while ordinary picture frames are more or less totally flat, floating picture frames are made in such a way that any picture they contain appears to sort of "pop out" at the viewer. Typically, this 3D effect is achieved by means of a space between the glass sheet and the wall from which the picture is hung. In many cases, there will be a layer behind the picture itself, colored dark so as to create a noticeable contrast.
Floating picture frames are a great option for many homeowners because they allow for a bit of middle-ground between boring old undecorated frames and frames that feature loud, overly bold design. They are simplistic enough that they don't distract the viewer from the picture itself, yet the effect they create serves to grab people's attention and add a bit of flair to your home.
