Framing

• Introduction
• Frame Design
• Museum Standards
• Protective Glazing
• Installation
• Lightboxes
• Plinths & Display Boxes

We believe a frame should firstly be functional, protecting the artwork it houses. Secondly it should be beautiful; even the simplest of frames should be proportionally elegant, with strong corners and a smooth, consistent finish.

We see ten to twelve clients by appointment each day, ranging from photographic students preparing for an end of year show to an interior designer working on a client’s project. Or perhaps a gallery preparing for a future show or private clients framing for their home. Over the course of a week we’ll see artists, designers, collectors, architects, conservators, retailers – the enormous range and diversity of clients is what has contributed to our team’s immense knowledge of art and mediums, making us best placed to specify the ultimate presentation solutions.

No matter the type of art or client, we apply the same exacting level of knowledge and advice. As a starting point we will advise on the best way to protect and preserve the artwork. It’s not just vintage photographs and watercolours that require archival materials; in today’s environment, even the newest of art requires protection, so it’s important to ensure the work is safe and secure before we address the frame design.

Our unlimited design choice and wide range of presentation and glazing options mean there are a number of decisions to be made, which is why we highly recommend you book an appointment with one of our expert frame designers. We develop bespoke solutions, advising on the best options for your budget, and ensuring every aspect of the frame is the best it can be. Whilst we are able to offer a quote over the phone, its always best to come in and see our range of options, particularly when working to a set budget.

A framing consultation can be as short as twenty minutes or as long as a couple of hours. There are a number of aspects to discuss and it depends on how involved you'd like to be and how much you're happy to leave to your frame designer.

When it comes to frame design, the world is our oyster. The options are limitless... Perspex boxes, gold leaf, welded metal, natural walnut - we have a team of fifty experts on stand by ready to select, cut, join, sand, finish and prepare your frame. It takes a little time to make of course, as do the best things in life, but once its completed and ready for collection (or delivery in one of our London vans), you’ll be amazed at the results. A frame can literally transform artwork.