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Step 1
Shop around for natural wood frames at craft shops, discount stores or yard sales. You may even have some hidden away in a closet somewhere. Look for two main types of natural wood frames: cheaply mass produced and expensive one-of-a-kind. Also, look for two main styles: traditional and modern.
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Step 2
Organize your photographs and artwork and figure out how many frames you need. Make sure to measure the pictures so you know the correct size frame opening to purchase.
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Step 3
Choose any adornment such as silver or gold accents, or use crafting supplies to personalize the frame with words, beads, ribbons or other accessories. Choose a traditional type and light color of matting to match the lightness of the natural wood.
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Step 4
Compare the thickness and physical size of each frame. You can find natural wood frames with thick borders and intricate carvings for traditional paintings or sleek moderate lines for contemporary artwork or photographs. Consider thicker frames for larger artwork and thinner frames for smaller pictures.
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Step 5
Look at the room's surrounding decor. If you have traditional natural wood furniture and trim, continue the traditional theme in your photo frames. If you combine various wood tones with metal or modern accents, choose frames that don't quite match but mix well with each other to create an eclectic look.
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Step 6
Recycle old frames by staining them with a darker stain for a more modern look or by painting them black or white to match specific room accents. If you don't have wood tones in your room, you can still find ways to use old natural wood frames in new ways.
