How To elevate an ikea picture frame

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Displaying artwork can be very expensive because framing is so costly. We are always looking for different ways to display artwork on a budget and often find ourselves coming back to IKEA frames. These frames are budget-friendly and offer a modern, clean aesthetic. You can upgrade IKEA frames by getting a little creative with things like paint and tape. We’ve found some gorgeous ideas which may inspire you to take on a little DIY project!

Transform a basic IKEA RIBBA frame by using gold tape on the corners.

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Paint just the inside of an IKEA RIBBA frame for a subtle pop of colour.

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Spray paint an IKEA BJORKSTA frame gold for a gorgeous frame that looks custom and high end.

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Another gorgeous example of an IKEA frame (this time it’s an EDSBRUK frame) spray painted gold.

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To make an IKEA RIBBA frame look more like a custom frame, you can bring your frame and art to Michael’s, who will trim the mat for a very small fee to make it fit your art perfectly.

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Add a custom mat to an IKEA frame (here it’s an IKEA RAMSBORG frame) instead of the more basic mat that the frame comes with.

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