21 Ways to Frame a View
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Vanessa Walker
7 December 2021
Houzz Australia & New Zealand Editor-in-Chief
There are few things as beautiful – and as much a balm to daily stresses and strains – as a view to nature. So, if you’re planning a new home or a renovation, look for spots you can frame and bring attention to… the result will be worth its weight in gold.
And remember, you can get more details of a project and see more of a professional’s work, including their contact details, by clicking on an image.
And remember, you can get more details of a project and see more of a professional’s work, including their contact details, by clicking on an image.
1. Los Angeles, USA
Designer: Hoke Ley
Designer: Hoke Ley
2. Toronto, Canada
Designer: Don Azar Architect
Designer: Don Azar Architect
3. Sacramento, USA
Designer: KTG Design
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Designer: KTG Design
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4. Atlanta, USA
Designer: Tindall Architecture Workshop
Designer: Tindall Architecture Workshop
6. San Francisco, USA
Designer: Evoke Interior Designs
Designer: Evoke Interior Designs
7. New Hampshire, USA
Designer: Studio Sage Interiors
Designer: Studio Sage Interiors
8. Paris, France
Designer: Mon Concept Habitation
Designer: Mon Concept Habitation
9. Minneapolis, USA
Designer: Andrea Swan – Swan Architecture
Designer: Andrea Swan – Swan Architecture
10. New York, USA
Designer: Marvin
Designer: Marvin
11. Idaho, USA
Designer: Edwards Smith Construction
Designer: Edwards Smith Construction
13. San Francisco, USA
Designer: John Lum Architecture
Designer: John Lum Architecture
14. Charleston, USA
Designer: Interiors by Herlong
Designer: Interiors by Herlong
15. Seattle, USA
Designer: Villanueva Construction
Designer: Villanueva Construction
16. Denver, USA
17. Christchurch, NZ
Designer: Dimension Building
Designer: Dimension Building
18. Wensleydale, Victoria
Designer: Byrne Architects
Designer: Byrne Architects
19. Sunshine Coast, Queensland
Designer: Darren Magee Constructions
Designer: Darren Magee Constructions
20. Melbourne, Victoria
Designer: Scale Constructions
Designer: Scale Constructions
21. Dunedin, NZ
Designer: Mason & Wales Architects
Your turn
Which of these well-framed views could you picture in your home? Tell us in the Comments below, like this story, save the images, and join the conversation.
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Designer: Mason & Wales Architects
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All these glorious picture postcard views are lovely — but what about an article for the majority of people who don't live in such extraordinary—and expensive—places? How about a piece showing how to design a fabulous view in a small suburban block where you're surrounded by other houses? Or how to block out an ugly view and turn it into something lovely? Even how to make a balcony into something worth viewing?
@geeannie1 Good point. We will publish a story about this in the near future. Vanessa