5x7 Picture Frames

The 5x7 picture frames you choose to display in your home can say a great deal about the photos they contain as well as your decorating style. 

In fact, with the selections currently available, this perfectly complimented border for the image it contains can turn what would usually be a small accent piece into a lovely piece of art. 

Though it may seem strange, there are actually many different shapes in which you can find 5x7 picture frames.  This means that both the outer shape and the inner portion actually displaying the photo can be something other than the actual specific rectangle of the dimensions. For example, you may find a frame that is a large square with a rectangle opening for the images, oval on the inside, outside, or both, or some fun shapes such as hearts, daisies, stars, and other options. If so, you also have the option of going with totally oval picture frames or large picture frames (such as an 11x14 frame or larger) that can can accommodate mutiple photos displayed through various shapes.

When you use 5x7 picture frames that have an alternative external shape, the photo will usually be able to be fit inside without any alterations at all.  However, when the inner opening is a shape other than the actual dimension of the image itself, you may or may not need to trim the photo to properly fit the space.  For this reason, it is important for you to carefully examine the photo and the space it will fill so that you won’t need to crop anything important or that you want left visible. 

5x7 Picture Frames - Tips On Mats

Of course, beyond the photos and the 5x7 picture frames, there are also additional elements that you can add to the framing that will set off the look and give it that extra added artistic element.  That is a mat. A mat is an inner decorative border that adds to the look of the final display by giving some extra color and dimension to the image within the frame. 

If you intend to add a mat to your piece, you will find that you either have to block out the outer edge of the photo so that the mat will fit, or you will need to use a photo that is a size smaller than the frame itself. Of course, matting is not necessary when dealing with very small picture frames.

When you’re using a mat for 5x7 picture frames, you’ll usually find that the majority of the mats available are for photos that are 4x6 in size.  This is actually convenient for many people because the former is one of the most common frame sizes and the latter is one of the most common picture sizes.  This gives you the most choices for colors, shapes, styles, tabletop or wall hanging, and other options. So remember: if your photos are 4x6 in size, don't get 4x6 picture frames.

One of the best ways to look into the various options you can find in a 5x7 picture frame is to browse online supplier and have a look at what’s out there.  It will give you an idea of what you’d like for the image itself as well as how you will match the decor of the room where it will be displayed, and where you will put it within that room. Hopefully, this information about 5x7 picture frames will help choose the right one to display your photos.