Choosing The Frame
We carry hundreds of frames in different woods, styles, colours, and finishes. The decision can be a little overwhelming, so keep the following in mind:
Size – the trick to making any size frame “work” with a piece is to control the proportions with matting. A wide frame requires more matting than a narrow frame.
Style – the colour, subject matter, and tone of your art will all point you toward an appropriate selection of frames. The frame should continue to carry the “message” of the art. If you feel what you are framing really does not have a message, use the decor of the room in which the piece will hang as your guide.
Type – wood frames will look good on almost any piece of art. We use walnut, cherry, oak, ash, basswood, poplar, and pine – all domestic woods – in our frames. Stained wood can be plain, carved, simple or ornate. And, many wood frames are available in lacquer finishes, faux finishes, and gold or silver leaf. And, we also carry metal frames, which work well with certain decor, or with modern pieces and posters.