Frames are ubiquitous to the point that they’re unassuming. Paintings become art when bound in gilded frames, but we appreciate the former and seldom acknowledge the latter. We also see frames in ...

Materials like brass, blue-and-white ceramics, and gilded frames elevate a space. Clothbound books, and wool rugs add character and help fill space. A collection of glassware—or colorful brooches and ...