{"id":7116,"date":"2022-11-20T09:36:40","date_gmt":"2022-11-19T22:36:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thecanvasfactory.com.au\/blog\/?p=7116"},"modified":"2022-11-27T18:44:36","modified_gmt":"2022-11-27T07:44:36","slug":"what-is-a-floating-frame","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thecanvasfactory.com.au\/blog\/what-is-a-floating-frame\/","title":{"rendered":"What Is A Floating Frame? (And How To Style Yours)"},"content":{"rendered":"

Ever heard of floating frames<\/a>, and wondered what they actually are<\/em>? If so, you\u2019re not alone. Floating frames are relatively new, but have grown quickly in popularity. Floating frames mimic the look of a gallery artwork, so they can offer a more chic, contemporary look to your wall art.<\/p>\n

Gallery artworks often use floating frames so that the artwork isn\u2019t touching the frame itself, which can often be delicate. This ensures the artwork is preserved for longer. So, what is a floating frame and how can you style yours for maximum impact? Keep scrolling to find out!<\/p>\n

What is a floating frame?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

What is a floating picture frame? Well, as you\u2019ll have no doubt already guessed, floating frames are given their name because they offer the illusion that your canvas picture is actually \u201cfloating\u201d within the frame. This is because the picture itself sits away from the frame, instead of the edge of the picture disappearing behind the frame itself. Most floating canvas frames are made up of a thin wooden frame on the outside, with a slight gap in between the frame and the edge of the canvas picture.<\/p>\n

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Floating frames gives definition to the picture itself, and the slight gap creates visual space around the canvas, so the eye can better appreciate it. If you want that \u201cgallery-style\u201d look, floating frames<\/a> are your answer.<\/p>\n

Most floating frames for canvas prints also don\u2019t hide the image behind glass. This gives a decided advantage, as the texture of the canvas print is often what gives it depth, creating an interesting look and adding depth to the picture. The shiny reflective look of glass can also make it more difficult to see your chosen wall art design, especially if your rooms get lots of sunlight!<\/p>\n

Unlike other framed prints, floating frames allow you to see all the way to the edge of the artwork so none of your beautiful picture is obscured by the frame.<\/p>\n

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Floating Frame vs Regular Frame<\/strong><\/h2>\n

There\u2019s no doubt floating frames look elegant and sophisticated in any home. But how do you decide if your canvas prints from photos look better with<\/em> a frame, or without<\/em>?<\/p>\n

Both framed and frameless canvas prints<\/a> can look fantastic in any setting. That said, there are several reasons you may want to choose a floating frame. For instance:<\/p>\n