While you might enjoy hanging a flag from a pole in your yard or attached to your home, there are times that you may wish to display a flag indoors. Instead of simply attaching it to the wall with a number of pins, think about having it custom framed. In addition to framing pictures and other items, you can be certain that your local framing professional has experience working with flags. They'll be able to look at your flag and offer some ideas about frames and even mats that would work well with it, helping it to become a focal point on your wall. Here are some flags that you may wish to get custom framed.

Deceased Loved One's Flag

If you're in possession of the flag that a deceased loved one proudly flew, you likely cherish this item. You might feel reluctant to fly the flag outdoors, as the wind can eventually cause damage to it and the sun can fade it. Even if the flag is already worn, you may wish to preserve how it looked when you acquired it after your loved one's death. Instead of folding it up and storing it in your home where you'd never see it, consider framing it. The frame and glass will offer protection to this special memento, which can be a poignant display piece in your home.

Autographed Flag

Some people get autographs on flags. For example, if you attend an auto racing event and buy a checkered flag as a souvenir, you might have the opportunity to have one or more of the racers sign their names on the flag. You won't want to hang this flag outdoors, so framing it can be a logical choice. Your custom framing professional will likely recommend the use of UV glass to provide protection to not only the flag, but especially to the ink signatures. This will primarily be important if you display the framed flag in a room that gets a lot of natural light.

Citizenship Flag

If you recently became a U.S. citizen and received a flag during this ceremony, there are multiple ways that you can display the flag. There's nothing wrong with flying it outside of your home, but if doing so isn't practical—for example, if you live in an apartment with no balcony—you may want to look for an indoor display option. A good choice is a custom frame that will complement your flag. You can then hang it in a prominent place so that when you see it, you'll recall the excitement of the citizenship ceremony.

For more information, reach out to a custom framing shop in your area.