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A Picture Framing Guide – New York Times Style Magazine

A video from London Sessions Productions and Rita Konig presents “The Decorations of Houses”, A Guide to Picture Framing.

We were thrilled to see such a well-done and honest video on this subject from the New York Times. In this video, interior designer Rita Konig explains the value and versatility of a picture frame (and of custom framing in general. Rita is known in framing for her rather unorthadox views on picture framing — particularly when it comes to the art involved.

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Rita Konig demonstrates her current framing project.

Her biggest design tip? “Each frame does something different to the picture”, she says.  The art inside the frame, while obviously having an important place in the composition, is not necessarily the “star” of the finished product. Indeed, oftentimes the frame will accentuate the art in ways that significantly increase the value.

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Rita heads to the Lacy Gallery in London for some input and custom framing work.
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Lacy Gallery assists Rita with sizing and designing her piece.

 

This is a new series by the New York Times that will hopefully be an ongoing project between Rita and the best-selling media publication. Rita Konsig is best known for her work as an interior designer, so we look forward to seeing what she has in store.

The finished product.
The finished product.

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Check out the video here to learn more!

 

Source:

http://tmagazine.blogs.nytimes.com/2014/01/28/the-decoration-of-houses-a-simple-guide-to-picture-framing/?_php=true&_type=blogs&_r=0

 

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  1. […] A video from London Sessions Productions and Rita Konig presents The Decorations of Houses , A Guide to Picture Framing. We were thrilled to see such a well-done and honest video on this subject from the New York Times. In this video, interior designer Rita Konig explains the value and versatility of a picture frame (and of custom framing in general. Rita is known in framing for her rather unorthadox views on picture framing particularly when it comes to the art involved. Rita Konig demonstrates her current framing project. Her biggest design tip? Each frame does something different to the picture , she says. The art inside the frame, while obviously having an important place in the composition, is not necessarily the star of the finished product. Indeed, oftentimes the frame will accentuate the art in ways that significantly increase the value. Rita heads to the Lacy Gallery in London for some input and custom framing work. Lacy Gallery assists Rita with sizing and designing her pi  […]

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