Some people make some very bad choices when it comes to choosing a frame for their various pieces of artwork. It is a common mistake that people will choose a frame to go with the decor in their home rather than what will suit the particular pieces of art. This is a huge mistake and should be avoided at all costs. When you think about it, your artwork is going to be around for a lot longer than the decor of your home. Most of us redecorate every three or four years so if you matched up your frames to your decor, you would be forever changing your frames too!
Choose a frame which suits the piece of art. One of the reasons for having the piece of artwork framed is so that it is shown off in its best light. You want the frame to enhance the artwork itself and make it stand out when you have put it up on your wall.
In addition to the frame, you will need to consider whether or not you are going to use a mount. Most professional framers would suggest that you use a mount whenever you are having something framed apart from certain types of paintings.