The Framing Journal
Design ideas, conservation tips, and stories from behind the workbench — practical wisdom from our framers to your walls.
Design Trends
Breaking the Rules: Modern Framing for Your Photos
We all know the classic rule of centering a photo in a white mat with a black frame. Discover modern photography framing techniques—from asymmetrical mats to float mounting.
Techniques
Break the Grid! Creative Mat Dividers for Custom Framing
Tired of standard perpendicular grids between framed photos? Discover how angled, tapered, and custom-cut mat dividers create dynamic multi-opening frame designs.
Design Trends
Beyond the Rectangle: 3 Ways Tech Turns Framing into Storytelling
Remember when a mat window was just a basic rectangle? See how precision Computerized Mat Cutting (CMC) creates custom contours, lettering, and multi-layered storytelling frames.
Special Occasions
Framed with Love: Turning Special Occasion and Wedding Details into Forever Art
Forget tucking wedding invitations and milestone keepsakes away in a drawer. Here are three fresh custom framing ideas for turning special occasion details into forever art.
Design Trends
From 'I Like It' to 'I Love It': The Secret Science of Frame Design
Ever look at a finished custom frame design and wonder why it works so well? Learn the five stages and core artistic principles our master framers use on every project.
Design Trends
Art vs. Decor: The Two Sides of Custom Framing
Should a custom frame let the artwork speak for itself or make a bold decorative statement in your room? Explore the balance between fine art framing and interior decor design.