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Think hanging art is tedious? Think again. So you have your artwork. Now what? Much has been written about taking proper measurements and using classic framing techniques. Those things have their importance (truth: don’t hang stand-alone pieces too high), but luckily your house isn’t a museum, so why not throw the status quo out the door and take displaying art to the next level? Outside the Frame: Art doesn’t have to live within the confines of a wooden box—think of the frame as an extension of the art. After all, it’s three dimensional, so see what happens when you embellish the sides or insides of the frame. On the Wall: Go big and extend the reach of your hanging artwork by going off the frame and onto the surrounding wall. Paint, decals, or wallpaper are all ways to enhance the wall around a frame. Think of corners or dramatic locations to employ your idea. The bigger the better! Beyond Glass, Mat, and Wood: Almost any object with a flat surface can become a “frame” for your artwork. Look around the house and get creative—a clipboard, a mirror, a roll of fabric. Or go frame-less and use chalkboard or magnetic paint to create a cool feature wall. GRAY ISSUE No. three
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