Don't neglect the stacks of framed pictures at the thrift store, from ornate gilded frames to timeless wooden styles; these unassuming and affordable accessories can transform a house into a home ...

On their site, prices for antique frames range from $89 (for a tiny Victorian frame) to a whopping $24,000 (for a 29 x 26 ½ -inch Spanish Colonial frame featuring a gorgeously carved giltwood ...

There is, however, an easy way to turn these cheaper frames, whatever their material, into luxe-looking vintage frames with a few modifications. By applying paint, texture, and metal or wood ...