Beth wrote in yesterday from Eden Photography looking for frame help. She is trying to do something like you see in this photo with an empty display of painted ornate frames for her wall.

I suggested that she try Brocade Home, Urban Outfitters (ornate rose frame $14), and eBay (keyword search: ‘ornate frames‘ to paint). Then I thought that perhaps some of you have some ideas or sources for Beth…

Triple frames at Brocade Home.

Anyone want to help frame our friend Beth?

(image: jen thompson photography)

24 Responses to “Reader Q: Ornate Frame Resources?”

1 Anonymous commented:
July 21st, 2008 at 3:16 pm

Framesbymail.com might have some and also regular home moulding can be cut into the shame of a frame very easily.
2 Anonymous commented:
July 21st, 2008 at 3:26 pm

Design Star?
3 Anonymous commented:
July 21st, 2008 at 3:35 pm

i bought this frame at ikea for $25:http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/00091967

and had great success spray painting it with krylon fusion spray paint – specificaly for plastics.
4 amelia commented:
July 21st, 2008 at 3:36 pm

try this one from ikea, its $25, and paints quite well with krylon fusion spray paint!

http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/00091967
5 Kati commented:
July 21st, 2008 at 4:09 pm

Thrift stores and flea markets! You can usually find very interesting frames at either. They also look very good if you have ornately framed mirrors and have a wall with both on them!
6 Melissa commented:
July 21st, 2008 at 4:44 pm

I bought a really pretty one from a garage sale for a few dollars. Although I admit they weren’t easy to come by, since I only found one out of about 30 garage sales that I visited!
7 Janet commented:
July 21st, 2008 at 5:15 pm

Thrift stores are the best places to find frames, especially if you are the slightest bit crafty. Most people toss them if the glass gets broken or they lose hanging hardware.
8 Karen commented:
July 21st, 2008 at 6:01 pm

What an awesome idea for wall decor!!
9 Andy Mathis commented:
July 21st, 2008 at 6:03 pm

there are also some wholesalers that import frames very inexpensively.
They are way too over the top for framing artwork, imo, but they would work as painted wall art.

they advertise in Decor magazine-
wholesaleframes.com, art and frame direct, might be another. I don’t have a magazine right handy at the moment.
10 Anonymous commented:
July 21st, 2008 at 6:12 pm

I saw that room on Design Aglow. If I remember correctly the space belongs to Jen Thompson in Oregon and her website is http://www.jenthompsonphotography.com
11 Anonymous commented:
July 21st, 2008 at 6:54 pm

Try ebay…here are some you could paint.

http://cgi.ebay.com/Pair-of-Vintage-Cottage-Floral-Prints-Ornate-Frames_W0QQitemZ140249709996QQihZ004QQcategoryZ360QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

http://cgi.ebay.com/2-Cameo-Creations-Victorian-Ladies-Ornate-Frames-Prints_W0QQitemZ350081169206QQihZ022QQcategoryZ63783QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

http://cgi.ebay.com/SET-SHABBY-ORNATE-ITALY-VINTAGE-FRAMES-SO-PARIS-CHIC_W0QQitemZ180267384846QQihZ008QQcategoryZ4708QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
12 decor8 commented:
July 21st, 2008 at 6:57 pm

Anon – Can you post your wonderful eBay links using Tinyurl.com instead…. Readers can’t grab the full text to do a cut x paste.

Thank you!
13 Morgane commented:
July 21st, 2008 at 8:18 pm

I would definitely suggest ebay.
I had a similar project for my apartment and found old wood frame on ebay that I painted with the colors I wanted.
14 koria commented:
July 21st, 2008 at 8:57 pm

Hi there, find below some quick Etsy finds:

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?ref=sr_gallery_4&listing_id=13425710

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?ref=sr_gallery_17&listing_id=12505763

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?ref=sr_gallery_6&listing_id=13234265
15 Jennifer Ramos commented:
July 21st, 2008 at 9:29 pm

I think you can find cheap frames at secondhand stores. Even at walmart if you get lucky. But i wouldn't suggest going to Urban outfitters, they can be way too pricey. You can always get a frame and paint it whatever color you like. I'd rather buy a cheaper frame and spend money on some cool looking paint. AND Yes EBAY is a god way to go too, if you dont mind paying for shipping.

Jen Ramos
'100% Recycled DESIGNER Cards & More'
http://www.madebygirl.com
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16 iloveupstate.com commented:
July 21st, 2008 at 9:58 pm

my future-in-laws own an art & frame shop…I dumpster dive behind their store whenever they aren't looking. People constantly bring in gorgeous old frames to be redone…and the old frames get tossed…sad.
17 nathalie commented:
July 21st, 2008 at 11:42 pm

this is exactly what i too was looking for to put on my new studio walls! thanks for the links!!! i’m about to go look for them!
18 vintage sue of VRS commented:
July 22nd, 2008 at 12:13 am

I have about 20 assorted-size frames like these, if anyone wants to buy them. I’m not set up for online shopping yet, but I’ll do a post about the ones I have, or email me (through my website) if you want some!

And they’re all vintage….

XOX
19 erin commented:
July 22nd, 2008 at 12:58 am

the etsy store sycamorestreetpress has some cool ornate printed mats (found via the poppytalk blog) … i think they’d look really cute on a wall mixed in with some ornate frames.
20 Beth commented:
July 22nd, 2008 at 5:52 am

THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!

.. you guys are awesome! and holly? you ROCK! thank you! i’m going to check out all of these! :D

- and yes, it’s totally from the design aglow mag! i’m in love with that thing.. :D
21 Ascaca commented:
July 22nd, 2008 at 4:48 pm

As everebody else my tip is fleamarkets.
I have made a similar out of an old clock-frame from my grandparents. You can see it here:
http://ascaca.blogspot.com/2008/06/jag-frsker-pynta-vr-hemska-lgenhet-s_25.html
22 Paula commented:
July 24th, 2008 at 5:53 pm

Try this directory
http://creativehomeinterior.com/
23 AshleyBug Designs commented:
July 25th, 2008 at 1:35 am

I LOVE this – I want this color palette for my next apartment!

-Ashley
24 marla commented:
August 19th, 2008 at 10:32 am

I have found many frames at tjmaxx and marshalls and ross stores..oh homegoods for frames that i have repainted.
I can’t tell how large those wall frames are but most picture frames come
the largest at 8×10′s. you could use ornate mirrors and repaint them for a smililar look. Again…same stores mentioned above.
my powder room is covered from floor to ceiling in small gold mirror frames in different but ornate shapes. I did this instead of wall paper or paint.

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