Table of Contents
At Profile Australia, our popular range of photo frames online are used in thousands of family homes and offices around the country. Traditionally, they're perfect for showcasing photographs, certificates, awards, and other cherished memories - but there are plenty of creative, unexpected ways to make your photo frames truly shine.
If you're looking for inspiration, check out these clever ideas below to get more from your frames than just a nice border around a photo.
1. A Map Border Photo Frame
Using any of our timber photo frames online that feature a matboard (that clean, modern white border around your photo), try pasting a section of a map behind your image. Choose a place that holds meaning - your wedding location, hometown, or favourite holiday spot.
In the example below, a couple added a map of their wedding town behind a photo from their big day. It’s a thoughtful, nostalgic twist on the classic wedding portrait.
Tip: This idea also makes a beautiful personalised gift. Think: a baby photo with a map of the city they were born in, or a favourite city you visited on your last special holiday.Â
2. Wine Bottle Cork Picture Frame
Feeling crafty and thirsty? Recycle your wine corks and turn them into a decorative corkboard using one of our timber shadow box frames. This modern corkboard lets you pin photos, notes, and keepsakes straight into the corks.
We first saw this idea over at Addicted2Decorating and loved how it blends eco-friendly design with everyday function—and let's be honest, it's also the perfect excuse to pop another bottle.Â
3. Paper Cut Art Picture Frame
Paper cut art is a beautiful and tactile way to create 3D designs, especially when displayed inside deep shadow box frames. Our friends at Love Paper Scissors are pros at this, with stunning results that bring visual interest and elegance to any room.
Whether it's intricate florals, names, quotes, or silhouettes, the layering of cut paper adds depth and texture that looks far more boutique than a flat print.
4. Photo Wall Frame GalleryÂ
Nothing adds warmth and personality to a room quite like a curated gallery wall. Mix and match different frame sizes - or keep things tidy with matching square or rectangular frames for a cohesive and stylish statement.
Our range of Gallery Wall Frame Sets come pre-boxed with everything you need: frames, hanging templates, and hardware. Whether you're displaying black-and-white family photos or colourful travel shots, these ready-made sets make the process effortless.
5. Digital Frames with Custom Effects
Want to experiment with how your photo might look in different frames or add fun visual effects before printing? Try this online photo frame maker. It lets you digitally frame and enhance your photos with borders, textures, and more - ideal for planning layouts or creating quick, frame-ready designs for gifts, cards, or digital albums.
It’s a fun way to test out your ideas before committing to physical printing, especially when ordering photo frames online.
Final Thoughts
Buying picture frames online gives you more flexibility than ever to get creative at home. From DIY memory boards to digital mock-ups and gallery walls, your frames can tell more than one story - they can become the art themselves.
Need help choosing the right frame or size? Check out our full range of picture frames at Profile Australia.
Want to read more? You may also like:
