These Black and Gold Picture Frames Make My Walls Look Chic

For being someone who lives in a relatively small apartment and doesn't have a ton of wall space, I certainly have amassed quite a lot of art. Living in New York City, I'm always coming across talented new artists who sell their work locally. While taking a walk through Central Park one day this past fall, I spotted a man selling beautiful, affordable prints of various buildings in the city. Since I was eager to incorporate some non-cheesy, NYC themed decor into my apartment, I knew immediately that these pieces were calling my name. When I got home, I went to work searching online for a pair of picture frames that would allow these works to truly shine.

Sure, I could've gone the custom framing route, but that's pretty expensive and is something I generally save for my investment pieces only. I also am a bit impatient when it comes to decorating and couldn't have been more excited to get my two new pieces up on the wall. Custom framing can often take a couple of weeks at minimum, and I didn't want to splurge and wait! Additionally, because I have a lot of artwork and not a ton of space to display it, I find myself rotating various prints out fairly frequently. When I frame artwork myself, it's much easier to slide it inside a frame or adhere it to a mat using painter's tape, and if I feel like revamping my space, I can carefully take the pieces out to store them in just a matter of minutes.

When I began my hunt for the perfect frames, the first place I looked was Amazon. I get a lot of my picture frames via the site, partly because the shipping is so speedy given that I'm a Prime member, and because there are so many nice looking styles available for great prices. Over time, I've learned that reading the reviews before purchasing a frame is key, though. Some frames actually feature a plastic insert in lieu of real glass or just aren't extremely well made, and reviewers will be quick to comment on these issues! Sure, returns are easy, but it's always worth doing a little bit of research ahead of time.