How to Pick the Size of Frames for Oriental Pictures

Oriental style artwork or Asian art can be a nice addition to your home decor, especially if you're trying to complement a very basic color palette and a natural aesthetic with house plants or picture windows. When picking out a picture frame for an Oriental style or Asian piece of art, try to accent the picture rather than overwhelm or detract from it.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

1. Choose traditional color options. Most Oriental style art is framed in simple black or gold frames, though there are some newer contemporary framing options for Asian art as well.

2. Choose natural textures and materials if you want a more interesting frame that just plain black or gold. Bamboo, woven grass, teak wood or any other type of natural looking material is a nice accent for some Asian art, especially landscape.

3. Look for a picture frame that is sized proportionately to the picture. Don't choose a frame that overwhelms the picture, instead go for a frame that is relatively thin and unobtrusive.

4. Choose a picture frame that has uniform or patterned texture, or a plain, flat surface. Don't pick a frame with erratic or clustered embellishments that distract the eye from the picture itself.

5. Choose a frame that matches both the picture itself and your home decor. If you're choosing between several frames, pick the one that looks best with the picture and goes best in the location you want to hang the picture--you may have to compromise to find the best overall fit.