Picture Framing Canberra

What to Expect From ACT Framing Doctor Regarding Canberra Picture Framing

Framing your favourite picture, poster or painting, is so much more than simply protecting it and giving it a hook to hang on. A frame must suit the item being framed and that is why our design consultants have curated a quick guide for framing your poster, print, memorabilia: Here is some advice from a picture framer on picking the right frame for your memorabilia or painting:

• Consider the person: If you plan to frame a unique signed shirt for a friend, consider what their favourite colour is, where they will hang it, and if it will match the decor of their room or house.
• Jerseys: The most important thing to consider when you want to frame a sports jersey is the colour of the frame. The matting should match the jersey's primary colour, and a neutral backdrop will keep the focus on the jersey itself. A shadow box is the best option to let the jersey stand out. No need to iron the jersey, we make sure the jersey is flat in the mounting process prior to framing.
• Posters: Framing your poster to not only enhance the interior of your home but also protect it over time. We have a range of frames from simple to the most ornate profiles, we can also add mat boards, for that extra level of detail.
• Posters: An easy option if you are looking to keep it simple, framing the poster will provide adequate protection whilst making it look elegant in any home, office or public space.
• Paintings: Every painting created is a piece of a creative’s soul and mind captured forever. It should be treated with care and enhanced by the frame. This is where selection colour and style is very important, we take pride in having combined over 50 years’ experience in designing frames. Our goal is always to carefully select a configuration that has the original’s artist’s intentions in mind.
• Quality: Protection doesn’t need to come at the expense of aesthetics, our locally sourced materials look great with sturdiness and quality to suit.

The Importance of Choosing the Right Picture Framing Options

We have already given you a few tips on choosing a frame and what you need to consider, but we also need to look at other external aspects that might influence the choice of trim or colour.

• Location or setting of framed artworks is a process. Analyse the space and ambience of the room, identify key elements you want to highlight and incorporate them in your design. Modern interiors require neutral and natural finishes such as your oak, white. Classical lounge rooms type setting would require a more ornate profile featuring.
• Framed artworks ideally should limit its exposure to the elements such as sunlight or moisture to ensure its protection over its lifetime. Be sure to avoid direct exposure to sunlight and if there is considerable lighting in the room, we have non-reflective Perspex options available.
• Consider the space of the wall and size of the picture frame, the emphasis is on proportion and symmetry. Having a tiny frame in the middle of large wall space would greatly undermine the impact of the frame on your space. Best practice for proportion and positioning is to follow the shape of the wall, cover it well and position the frame at a comfortable level for the eye.

About Our Framing Store

Painting, poster, or garment, we can do custom-framing for your sports memorabilia, certificates, paintings, posters and even projects for public spaces. We also offer canvas stretching and frame rehabilitation on ancient artefacts and sensitive materials.

Contact us for all your framing needs in Canberra.