DECOR HACKS | How to Make Cheap Frames Look Expensive

Here are my favorite ways for how to make cheap frames look expensive... and they're super easy to recreate!
I am allll about making things look more expensive than they are. I love getting cheap frames from places like IKEA, Michael's and even thrift stores and completely reinventing them so they look a lot more high end. Surprisingly, it's pretty easy to do!
I have frames all throughout my apartment and they really do complete the space. With these easy tricks on how to make cheap frames look expensive, you can create the same look ✨
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[@BySophiaLee]

This is definitely one of my most used decor hacks! It saves so much money and makes a world of difference ✨ Do you have any other decor hacks that I should try?!

[@mireilleuribe2999]

What size are the frames in your room wall that you’re filming in front of?

[@user-ut8gh7ww9y]

You can calculate based on average cranium size

[@patrecebranch636]

@@mireilleuribe2999 I am here for the same question! I also need to know the matt board size. and what sizes are those in the living room?

[@cassandradavis8240]

WHY have i never thought of changing out the mat before!! such a simple game changer

[@BySophiaLee]

right!! it makes the biggest difference!!

[@ChakinaHill]

Dollar Tree, Goodwill, Thrift Store, & Dollar General have cheap frames.

[@Jessica-tz5cl]

I bought wooden frames from good will they look great

[@Jakilyn]

Yes, but they look cheap. Best advice I can give, use antique or Thrift stores. Ikea, or buy clearance Framed art from high end stores

[@dilinocasteneda3207]

great job on video an information pertaining to frames along with little tricks to kick it up!

[@mypage2155]

Found you on Pinterest! I’m glad I love this. Thank you! All your photos are beautiful. ❤

[@lilah8580]

Love these tips!

[@isabelfaith]

Literally love your content!! Sooo good! Thanks for sharing these ideas

[@BySophiaLee]

thank you!! 💓

[@edwarddavenport9881]

Very helpful. We don't have Michael's in the UK unfortunately but great tips none the less.

[@NeneBlessing]

Thanks for the info

[@mitsufawksy]

Wisconsinite here! I'll be checking out the local St. Vincent DePaul shortly. I honestly didn't think to look there and was going to settle for Target/Walmart frames.

[@ZuleykaK]

Love this video! Thank you so much. As for the target frames..because they are thin is that why you opt out for thicker Michaels frames above the sofa? I see the canvas is framed thin. I ask because I’m trying to do that set up with ikea hover mirror.

[@jessf5662]

awesome!

[@debracampbell3273]

Thank you for the tips ! I'm heading to Michael's ! Lol Where did you get your bedroom lamps ?

[@laurenjung116]

Your frames turned out great! Do you have a link for the mat photo paper at Michaels? I couldn't find online.

[@mcharles817]

Hi! What size did you end up making the opening for the mat in the target frames? Thanks for the tip!

[@IAmKatrinaRoth]

Hi Sophia! 👋🏽 I've been loving your channel for a while now, and I revisited this video since I'm creating a gallery wall in my new apartment... However, I'm dying to know about the large art piece over your sofa? Where can I find this! 😭

[@IrishJayneLoyer]

Love your bedroom design.I have one question what is the demention of your room? we are moving to a new house and looking for a classy design and i notice that we kinda have similar room layout but just wondering have big is the room. thank you :)

[@Aarzak]

Hi Sophia, i bought an expensive silver frame and the corners are not perfect. There's a little gap in one corner and the other corner is not aligned. Should I expect that when buying picture frames? Thank you.

[@anabrotherton5420]

What size prints did you use for the black and white photos that are in your bedroom? The ones that have Target frames.

[@jacknjill3000]

Great video and advice. I would love to have some frame picture in the bathroom, but afraid the steam would get into the frame and damage the picture. So you just put the pictures inside the frame and if matted, how does it stay in place? With tape and pressure from the frame? I was looking at some prints on eBay and saw one that said it was mounted and was wondering if all frame photos done at pro frame shops were mounted?! My understanding is mounting is a way to display the picture without a frame? So the mounting part I don’t really understand. But I’ll look for a pre made frame, to get around the custom framing costs.

[@DearSophiiex3]

Hi! I might have missed it- but what type of mat do you buy to change it out?

[@purplerosetrevino9736]

What size did you do the mats for the target frames?

[@SamCole]

Where did you get your picture printed and what size did you get?

[@1991agordon]

Can you link the command strips you use

[@christinetaylor5162]

Love these ideas! Where did you get your jacket that you are wearing in this video?

[@BySophiaLee]

zara!

[@sherryphillips8034]

What size are the target frames? I’m looking for 20x20

[@seefia123]

where do you get the photos printed?

[@amandaruiz1247]

Where did you get that portrait frame in the middle of the wall I love it !

[@IAmKatrinaRoth]

I was searching the comments for this exact question! 🙌🏽 I need to find this as well!

[@shekarlolugu]

Can I use these grams for canvas too?

[@Adriluve1]

In your living room what are the measurements for both frames?

[@adyfirdausaliaus3742]

Tq for sharing..

[@ketkimodi2825]

Will rub an buff work on ikeas plastic frame?

[@ddl4374]

You had me st "6$ "!!!!!

[@matthoffman6962]

Any ideas for a 24x36 frame? I’m in Canada we do have ikea but the frame they sell is 35 3/4 on the long end so not sure it will fit.

[@umkatheermuhammad1757]

I just bought some from Walmart for 9.99

[@getstuk87]

Is that Andy Sandberg in your picture behind you?

[@ayotal4u]

is the mat the white paper that's inside the frame?

[@BySophiaLee]

yes :)

[@lilmisssunshine264]

Does video on where to buy cheap picture frames that look expensive. *Continues whole video with cheap looking frames displayed in the background* 😂 I'm kidding they look good lol Also, great tips although to me the number one place by far is always going to be my local thrift store. They have 75% and 50% tags every day and extra if you bring back your reciept as long as it's been within a week. Second are online sites like offer up for free stuff. I'm broke as hell y'all lmao! Edited: I typed this comment before you explained that you personalized the frames with your own mat or whatever it's called. Yes I'm obviously clueless to the terminology and to trends but to be perfectly honest I still think those small black frames look kinda boring no matter what. I much prefer the ones you personalized for holidays with the open space. I like crafty over artsy fartsy any day of the week js 💅

[@RFernandez18]

I have a question off topic, what causes your voice to shiver? I'm asking because I have a boss that does this and wondered why.. Nothing wrong with that, it's not a problem. I'm just curious now that I hear 2 people with same thing. Thanks in advance. Btw... love your content!

[@katBerk]

Medications. Mine shivers too, I’ve had to be on oral stepriod for idiopathic angioedema for a month

[@milkyasgashaw5850]

After watching this video, I feel I am 'frame impoverished'😢

[@melanieyates5332]

I dont like the layering idea. It makes it look cluttery and unorganized. I think the frames on the wall you got from target (the black ones) looked cute. You have a super cute apartment!

[@saby8765]

Nice ideas for frames. On the flipside, 'layering' pictures frames, meaning placing one frame on top of another is the second dumbest idea interior designers have come up with, next to putting stuff on a stack of books!

[@26Bluegb]

St. Vincent de Paul's are run by Catholic church parishes, so your community may or may not have one.

[@Laura_Stern]

Sorry, but what you shown us don't look expensive. When you hang large acryl painting, that looks very sophisticated.

[@georgianaaron4986]

Where do you buy your paintings?

[@rayaguilar9085]

I agree! Also, I don’t get why you want something to look “expensive”. How about looking nice or matching the room. This chick made a video basically telling us the stores she buys frames from. Turns out they are the same places everyone buys frames. This is a good example of someone who has a career path that isn’t real. They’re just being coddled. GET A REAL JOB!

[@We4redev0]

Sooooo messy. Girl bye.

[@ddl4374]

OMG! 😆

[@katBerk]

Lol what ??