Add Style to Your Home With Vintage Posters

It can be expensive to decorate a home today, but you still want it to be fun, inviting and a real expression of you and your family. An affordable option for wall art is vintage posters. These posters are kitschy yet classy and can also be downright elegant if you choose the right style of prints and use them properly. Here are two tips for adding style to your home with framed prints.

Shop According to Your Home's Décor

You may love science fiction movies, but those types of prints probably won't fit the décor of your family room or look appropriate over your fireplace. Instead, choose vintage posters of world locations such as Paris or Milan or the ruins of Greece. You can also choose reprints of famous artwork, photography or abstract art. Because the posters are created in a vintage style they will add personality to your home while still looking appropriate as works of art and will enhance your overall décor rather than detract from it.

Frame Your Prints

Unless you're in high school or live in a college dorm, you never want to just tack your poster to the wall, or put it in a cheap plastic frame. The frame of any print adds as much visual interest as the print itself, and a nice frame can dress up the print you choose. A cheaper frame will make your artwork look cheap no matter what the subject or style is. Remember that your poster will be on display in your home, so you will want to invest in a high-quality frame that is suitable. It should also be appropriate for the print. If you want something retro from the 50's, choose something metallic. For a reprint of fine art or photography, you might choose a wooden frame that best suits a work of art. For a modern décor, a plain black frame will enhance your print and suit your modern style. Take your time and select the print and the frame and you'll be sure to find what looks best in your home.

Three Reasons Why Movie Posters Make the Perfect Gift

Finding the perfect gift for someone on your list can often be a tremendous challenge. You’ll want something they'll be sure to use and enjoy, but depending on the recipient, you may not want something that’s overly personal. Your budget may also be a concern, especially around the holidays when your gift list is likely extensive. Movie posters may be a great option for those hard to buy for people on your list. Not convinced? Here are three reasons why they may be the perfect choice for you.

They’re Great for Acquaintances

Shopping for gifts for coworkers and casual friends is often challenging simply because you don't know a lot about their tastes and likes. Perfume and bath items for a female coworker can send the wrong message, and engraved items or clothes for a boss or friend may also seem a bit intimate. But movie posters can appeal to someone’s personal taste without being inappropriate. They're also unique and the recipient won’t be likely to get duplicates—a plus for anyone who hates to have to return gifts.

You’ll Have Lots of Variety

You’d be hard pressed to find a gift that offers as much variety as posters.  The person you’re buying for may love old romantic movie posters, or you may have a sci-fi buff on your gift list. When buying for children, you’ll be able to choose from any number of children's movie posters or cartoon posters, and if you’re shopping for a teen, superhero movie posters are always a hit. You can even find prints of movies around a certain theme, such as Christian, apartheid, real life drama, or any number that represent different cultures and countries. If you put movie posters on your gift list, you won't need to spend hours scouring the mall for the perfect gift for anyone on your list this holiday season.

You Can Give the Classics

Posters never go out of style. A person's taste in artwork may change and clothes may lose their favor, but a favorite movie will always stay classic. A framed print can be hung in the office or den. What’s more, many families are installing their own home theatres where framed posters would be a perfect fit. That makes them the perfect choice for anyone on your gift list.