FRAME A POSTER IN SIX EASY STEPS

Whether you’re buying a poster of Don Quixote or the Rolling Stones, a still life or a panorama of the universe, a classic ad or a vintage car—don’t settle for a piece of paper stuck to your wall. Add a fast frame to your poster and end up with a cool piece of art that attracts attention and gets the kind of response you’re looking for.

What’s a quick and affordable way to buy a poster frame? Framing online is the only way to go.

1. Sites like posters.com make it easy to select and order the best frame for your poster. Just click on the framing option button and explore all the framing choices that are available. Choose a frame that’s plain and simple or classic and elegant.

2. Mat your poster. Matting adds a finished touch to your poster. The right mat can really highlight the poster’s theme and focus. Choose a color that makes the poster stronger and bolder. Remember: You don’t want people to admire the mat.

3. Try different frames on your poster. As you do, answer these questions: Is the poster for a man or a woman? For an office or a teen room? Does the frame make the poster look better? Does it overpower the poster or does it complete the poster?

4. Choose your favorite frame and mat. Wow! Now you’re going to see what an amazing difference the right poster frame and mat can make. No longer is the poster a boring, shiny rectangle—it’s art that will decorate your wall and your life.

5. Order your framed poster. Probably the easiest step of all. A few clicks and you’re done!

6. Hang your framed poster. No more torn or frayed edges and no more wrinkling or smudging. So don’t hide your customized poster! Put it where it can be seen and enjoyed by you and your clients, family, or friends.

POSTERS THAT MOTIVATE AND INSPIRE

Tired of looking at your walls that are bare or—even worse—covered with trite sayings and worn-out images? Change it out! Purchase some contemporary and unique images and photographs that are designed to decorate your space and at the same time motivate, encourage, and inspire your employees, your clients, and yourself.

Posters.com has a good selection of motivational and inspirational posters and photographs at discount prices. I especially like their military poster with the image of the Blackbird jet that inspires leadership and commands respect.

And there are tons of sports posters that inspire excellence, teamwork, and winning.

You’ll find Quiet Moments posters too—sweeping landscapes, vivid sunsets, tranquil beaches—and religion wall prints that will strengthen your faith or help you to pray. You’ll also find classic inspirational posters of African American leaders like Martin Luther King, Jr. and musicians like Louis Armstrong.

I was recently shopping online for wall prints at posters.com and noticed that they stock some of those “anti-inspirational” posters, which are pretty funny. My favorite is the one with the sharks. But if you’re not into this kind of humor —especially on your walls—posters.com has plenty of posters that are quite moving—for example, the image of firefighters courageously battling a blaze and the wide golf panorama that inspires vision.

Custom framing is an option too, and you can see how your framed poster or print will look before you buy it. Pick your poster, choose your mat and frame, and order it—you’re all done! Posters.com is one of those online places that makes it fun and easy to shop for decorating themes and ideas for your home and office.

HOW TO DECORATE YOUR DORM ROOM

You’re in your college dorm room, staring at your empty green walls and wondering how in the world you can express yourself in this bare and tiny box.

Here’s a dorm decorating idea: Line your walls with posters—black and white or full color; framed or unframed! If you know where to shop for posters, you can find plenty of cool, classy, eclectic, nerdy, or totally weird wall prints to brighten up your college room and tell the world what you’re all about!

 

Today’s contemporary and vintage posters are more than just glossy rectangles plastered on the walls. Posters are wall art and can easily become one-of-a-kind statements about your personality and passions.

I started my poster shopping online at posters.com, where I found great movie posters like “300″ and “Scarface” and cool wall prints featuring Bob Marley and Jimi Hendrix. But I also found great vintage posters, like Marilyn Monroe and Audrey Hepburn. Naturally, I’m crazy about my Beatles poster and vintage Led Zeppelin print.

When I was shopping online at posters.com I discovered another cool thing. You find a poster, then click on the “Discount Custom Framing Options” button and you can see what your poster will look like in a bunch of different mats and frames. You pick your poster, you frame it, you order it, and your personal wall print is mailed to your door. Nice.

DECORATE YOUR SPACE WITH POSTER ART

I used to think decorating with posters was only for kids’ rooms, teen hangouts and college dorms. Everybody knows that posters are great gifts for kids who love Disney, teenagers who love Coldplay, or college students who want to brighten up their tiny dorm rooms.

Lately though I’ve been noticing that today’s poster art has a wider appeal and can satisfy just about any taste — sophisticated, contemporary, classic, or vintage. Today you can buy posters that reflect most any topic or interest. Framed or unframed, full color or black and white–posters dress up boring spaces and at the same time deliver unique–and even controversial–messages.

Posters can be personal.
Sometimes you need wall art that’s more personalized than a generic picture from your local discount store and more affordable than an oil painting. A wall poster can make a very personal statement about your secret passion, your favorite sports team, or your special brand of music. Whether it’s Elvis Presley, the Green Bay Packers or the Rolling Stones, why not tell the world what you’re passionate about?

Posters can be controversial.Today’s unique and sometimes eclectic posters make great conversation starters. (Wouldn’t you say something if you suddenly saw a funny framed “Frog Prince — Kiss Me” poster hanging on your girlfriend’s wall?)

Get your Baby Boomer friends talking about the vintage Beatles poster or start a heated conversation about the virtues and vices of NBA basketball. Wall prints of classic Time magazine covers make great gifts for that special news junkie who loves to hang out in the past.

If you’re looking for decorating ideas that are popular and personal, affordable and attractive, go shopping for posters. Your office foyer, family entertainment room or college dorm will take on an added spark of personality with unique and colorful wall prints. You’ll enjoy the shopping experience too, especially on posters.com, where there’s an amazing number of posters to choose from. So get started, and find the poster that’s right for you!