There are a number of popular trends exploding in Austin these days! If you live in west Austin it’s the look of Tuscany, and if you’re in south-west Austin you will see a lot of homes built of Texas flagstone and cedar posts.

However, if you’re destined for a downtown loft or condo…you can bet it will be edgy, industrial with sharp lines and probably made of recycled materials. With so much going on in the Capital city, it’s imperative that we stay on top of the ever-changing trends and continue to offer our customers a wide array of choices in both art and framing. Moulding manufactures are producing a large variety of choices for the consumer; it’s not just about black and brown anymore!

You can create a stunning focal point in any room by using large vibrant poster art displayed in a brightly colored frame! You might even want to consider using brightly colored frames to enhance your child’s first finger-painting project, a sport’s hero’s autographed portrait, or that last vacation destination to the beach! Using color can bring life to a room that seemed as if it were missing something before.

Another very popular trend is stacking frames to create a very 3 Dimensional effect. In the past it was common to stack a linen liner just inside the moulding but these days designers are stacking 3 mouldings together to highlight the many colors inside a piece of artwork while also creating a very one-of-a-kind look for the client. Wide mats are changing the look of art these days as well. Even the mat manufactures have started producing the corner samples in 5-6” widths so that consumers can more easily imagine the difference in the way their artwork will look with a 2” mat vs. a 4” mat.

It’s of course no surprise in Texas, that bigger is always better! With the floor plans of homes getting larger by the square foot, ceilings that rocket into the sky, wide-open great rooms, and super-sized windows comes the rise of over-sized artwork. Oversized images are allowing homeowners to make a more personal statement and larger accessories are just what the larger living spaces require. Of course, print publishers have recognized the new trend and are now dedicating their efforts in that direction. You can check out these trends in the artwork world by looking at over 60,000 available images at fastframeprints.com or come on by the store and browse our various art print catalogues. By adding an oversized mat and wide frame, you can instantly turn that standard sized piece of art into an oversized masterpiece more appropriate for a vaulted ceiling home or loft. Whatever the direction of your next framing job might be, our certified custom framers can give advice on color choices, moulding designs, and hanging solutions. Your space will be better for it, we guarantee it!

So, if you’re ready to put some life into your walls, then come on by and consult with one of our professional design consultants to help you achieve the goal for your château, ranch or loft.