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Your Guide to the perfect picture mount shade
In a world where details matter, we proudly present BGA’s carefully selected collection of mounts in no less than seven different shades of white. Each shade is unique, created to complement and highlight the artwork it surrounds. From dazzling Super White to soft, inviting Cream, our collection offers something to suit every artist, collector and decorator.
Let's take a closer look at the seven shades of white that define our collection.
Scrapbooking - A creative pastime
Feel like doing something creative, and getting a beautiful decorative detail for your home out of it? Then look no further than our new Coffee Table Photo Albums from KAILA. Perfect for scrapbooking!
Create a dynamic feeling with asymmetric mirrors
Asymmetric mirrors have become very fashionable and been seen in more and more homes recently. As well as the usual functions of a mirror, an asymmetric mirror creates a dynamic and fashionable feeling in your home, with its distinctive shape and stylistically simple look.
Framing canvas
Often, a canvas on a stretcher bar looks good just as it is, and lots of people choose to hang their canvas on the wall just like that. But if you want to make your canvas picture even more “frame-like”, then you can choose to frame the whole thing - stretcher bar and all.
Big picture frames - big wow factor!
If you're looking for a real statement piece for your home, we recommend you give one of the walls a really big piece of wall art. The results can truly be outstanding – see for yourself below!
Living room styles - get some inspiration!
Ah, the humble living room. It's usually the largest room in the home and the one in which people spend the most time. That's why it's so important to get your living room's style just right. It can be interesting to see what that means for different individuals and families. We've gathered pictures of beautiful living rooms in lots of different styles for your inspiration!
Behind the motifs: Meet designer Tim Hansson
"My art is simplistic with attempts to combine sport, art and design in my own way."
Praise art with a Frida Kahlo poster
Frida Kahlo — an important part of art history that you can now have as wall art in your house.
Hallway decoration - tips and inspiration!
The hall – the first room you see in your home – for both you and your visitors. In other words, it's a very important place. Here are 8 tips on how you can make the hall not only practical and spacious, but also stylish and welcoming.
The difference between different photo albums
Photo albums with photo pockets, self-adhesive album pages, or scrapbook photo albums? There are different advantages with different types of photo album, so making your choice depends on what you want to prioritise: simplicity or flexibility?
Gallery wall - template or inspiration?
Dynamic. Stylish. Unique. A picture wall can be many things. Above all, it can create a cosy and personal feeling in your home, and also leave a lot of room for variation. Here you can find both templates and inspiration for your picture wall!
Photo frame - collage
Making a photo collage in an ordinary picture frame is doable, but it can be a little tricky. That's why there are ready-made frames for photo collages – so-called collage frames – so that you can easily and conveniently create a collage from your lovely photos.
Lean the paintings against the wall!
Hanging the paintings on the wall might feel like the obvious choice, but to lean them against the wall instead can in many cases be just as nice. Here's the evidence!
Mount white, whiter, whitest — a comparison of shade
Ah, so you have decided on a white mount for your painting? An excellent choice that will undoubtedly add style and exclusivity to your framing. However, there are several shades to choose from: are you looking for a very white mount or one with a slightly warmer and softer feel? Here we show the differences in the shade of our different white mounts!
DIY: make your own mirrored table - in 10 minutes!
Creating your own exclusive mirrored table doesn't need to be harder than placing a mirror over a coffee table – as proven by our creative customer Michelle. This is how she did it!
Thin frames or wide frames - what's the difference?
The width of a frame's edge really makes a difference to the result of your framing. Here, we show how the same picture looks with several frame widths.
Picture glass - what should I choose?
Float glass, anti-reflection glass and plexiglass – what is the actual difference? And what different characteristics do the different types of glass have? Let's find out!
Unusually sized pictures - how do I find a picture frame to fit?
Do you have a picture with unusual measurements that you're having difficulty finding a picture frame for? There are plenty of standard sized picture frames but for pictures with uncommon dimensions, you might have trouble finding a picture frame in the size you need. Don't worry, we have the solution!
Black & white posters - always timelessly stylish
Black & white posters come with all kinds of images and in all kinds of styles. Nonetheless, there is one thing they all have in common: black & white posters suit all kinds of home, and blend in no matter what colour scheme you choose. Here below, you'll find some tips on using black & white posters!
Behind the motifs: Meet designer Gabriella Roberg
”I often begin with something specific in mind, but my tendency to be impatient, and my enthusiasm, usually take control of the process.”
Posters with yoga and other tranquil subjects
Namaste. Sometimes we all need a little tranquillity in our lives. With the help of calming decor, we can wind down and feel more at harmony in our homes. Below, you can find a little inspiration for posters and prints with relaxed, tranquil subjects. Posters that can remind you that sometimes you just need to pause – and take a deep breath.
What's the difference between matte and glossy photo paper?
Are you going to develop or enlarge your pictures? Good idea! But now there's another decision to make: which photo paper should you choose – matte, half matte or glossy? Below, we explain which type of photo paper is most appropriate for your exact intentions.
Nest yourself in for autumn 2020
The home has really been in focus in recent months. That we spend most of our time – both working and relaxing – inside the walls of our homes has led to many giving more thought to how they can really nest in properly.
Tasteful posters for the kitchen
Posters for the kitchen are available with all kinds of images, everything from stylistically simple and practical to witty and humorous. Kitchen pictures create a cosier feeling and can give the kitchen a personal touch. Here is a little inspiration!
Standing mirrors - so practical, so elegant!
If you need a full-length mirror, but don't want to drill large holes in the wall, then a standing mirror is a very good alternative. Standing mirrors are available in all possible variations and styles – just as trendy as they are traditional. Apart from the standing mirror's practical functions, it is also a stylish decorative detail, which furthermore creates light and space in your home.
Playful posters for the children's room
Decorating the children's room is probably hard to do without a smile on your lips. An opportunity for you to draw out your own childlike mind and dream yourself away in the magical worlds of children. Children's pictures and posters are simple tools to make the children's room more snug, dreamlike, personal and playful – below is a little inspiration!
Subdued and cosy - this is how you do dark decor!
Decorating your home with dark tones maybe sounds like it goes against one of our most orthodox laws of decoration. "Light and fresh" has long been what many strive for. But the truth is that with the right tricks a dark decor can be not just cosy, but also dramatic and luxurious!
Let yourself be inspired by round mirrors!
Round mirrors moved out of the bathroom and into all rooms of the home a long time ago. These days, we see round mirrors all over the place, from the bedroom and sitting room to hall and dining room. And there's really something different about round mirrors. The softness and the elegance. And that's not to mention the magical characteristic that mirrors in general – and perhaps round mirrors in particular – have. Mirrors create space and light, and can reflect both you and your personality. Here you can find great inspiration for using round mirrors!
Decorating the laundry room
Are you looking for decoration for the laundry room? Maybe you've renovated the room completely and are looking eagerly for the last details in the decor; Or do you just want to spruce up a place that really needs it just now? We know, the laundry room maybe isn't the home's most inspiring room, but it's possible to make the laundry room more inspirational – here are a few tips!
Mount a mirror on a concrete wall - this is how to do it!
Putting up a mirror on a concrete wall can feel overwhelming and difficult, especially if you've never done it before. But relax; we'll guide you – step by step!
Photo walls
We present below our wonderful picture walls & perfect pairs that can inspire you to decorate your home with new pictures from us. Click on the picture to buy everything or parts of the picture wall. If you want to read tips on how you can create a picture wall yourself, we have a guide about how to build your own here »
Frame record sleeves
A perfect way to make your home personal and unique, such as your own picture, or why not a whole picture wall?
Find the right frame for the right picture
Finding a picture frame isn't always so easy. We've tried to gather some of our usual tips and advice here so that you can find the right one.
Hang up your pictures without making marks on the wall
Here, we tell you more about how you can go about quickly and smoothly hanging up your pictures without tools, in just a few minutes. One of our truly favourite products!
Mounting a picture on a concrete wall
Putting up picture frames on concrete walls isn't always the simplest of tasks. Here, we've collected together our tips on how you should do it and what you should think about.
Mounting a picture on a drywall
Here you will find our guide on how you can easily go about setting up picture frames on your plaster walls.
Tips & tricks for how to take good baby pictures
Taking pictures of your loved ones isn't always so easy. All baby pictures are, of course, sweet. But how can you make them have that little extra? We go through a few tips here.
This is how to make your photo wall
Here we have gathered some practical tips and tricks on how you can easily create your own picture wall.
Puzzle frames - frame your puzzle!
Does it feel like an anticlimax when you have to take apart your puzzle project and put it back in the box? Frame the puzzle and put it up on the wall instead!
How big is a diploma - and which picture frame should I choose?
Have you received a diploma or certificate? Congratulations! It's always something to be proud of, and something that absolutely should have pride of place on the walls of your home or your office. A nice and appropriate picture frame is a given – but how big is a diploma actually, and which picture frame should you choose?
Frame in your diamond painting
Diamond paintings have become very popular recently. This isn't so strange - they're very exclusive, and a fun hobby for those who like arts and crafts. You create a diamond painting yourself, and the whole creative process is itself a part of the fun. When you've made a diamond painting, you can frame it using a nice picture frame. It makes for a glittering picture and a real eye-catcher in your home!
Put your favourite pictures in the spotlight: use a picture mount!
Have you ever felt that a simple picture frame doesn't give your picture the attention it deserves? Do you want to give your favourite picture a more elegant and exclusive framing? If the answer is yes, then a picture mount is the solution for you.