Picture Framing Tips

Taking pictures or choosing artwork for your home is one of the simple joys in life and before you even notice, you already have many kinds of artworks to frame. Your extraordinary pictures and artworks need extraordinary framing too!

Here at Mahoneys Framing, we make the framing process fun and interesting for you. Our experienced Master Framer is always ready to give you framing advice free of charge.

Colour Choices

You can take a variety of approaches when it comes to picking your frame colour. Whether you want to give emphasis to your photograph or complement it to your wall colour scheme, Mahoneys Framing has a great selection of frames and mat boards that will complement your artwork.

One simple tip you can follow is matching the colour of your frame to your photo or artwork. For example, if you are framing a black and white photograph, choosing a greyscale colour combination is a fantastic choice. This will not only accentuate a specific colour but also gives off a feeling of continuity within the display.

If you want to achieve a more dramatic effect, you can do the opposite. Choosing a frame colour that is opposite of that in the picture will add character to the space where you are going to display it. Going for thin frames in metallic gold or silver gives a more delicate look to your pieces.

You can also choose neutral coloured frames. White and black frames are clean, classic, and timeless. White picture frames work in all types of colours and make your photographs look way more alluring while black picture frames complement nearly all types of artworks and photographs without stealing the spotlight

One of the many things you should never miss when framing your pictures is the mat board. Mat boards add a decorative touch to your artwork as it gives space around the artwork making it more appealing to the eyes.

Larger photographs or artwork may not need matboards, but it still depends on your piece or the look you are trying to portray. Smaller pieces on the other hand may need wider mat boards for that polished and enhanced finish. You can also mix and match the matboard colours to highlight certain details of your pictures or artworks for that fun and eye- catching impression.

Whether it be a minimalist or playful mat board just remember to choose acid-free mat boards so your pieces stay vibrant and preserved.

If you have abstract or black and white photographs, a simple metallic frame can be a great choice because it enhances the artwork without taking away the attention from the piece. For paintings, limited edition prints and drawings, wooden frames are the most common choice because it gives off a charming and warm finish.

If you are not sure what frame to choose, our Master Framer Greg Mahoney is always ready to help you find the best frame suited for your artwork.

This is also a perfect choice for those who can’t seem to pick an ultimate favourite picture for display. Instead of going through the hassle of cutting pieces of your photos and taping them together, collage framing can be a better alternative.

The best thing about custom picture frames is you can match your frames with the exact specifications to complete the look of your collage framing. Collage framing at Mahoneys Framing saves you from unnecessary troubles in setting up your collage photo gallery. With over 45 years in business, we take pride in creating unique framing styles and designs that turn family or personal photos into memorable framed art pieces.

Established in 1977, Mahoneys Framing is the most trusted custom framing shop and the most preferred go-to destination of many for their custom framing needs. Through dedication and continued commitment to delivering handcrafted custom frames, Mahoneys Framing is highly respected and sought-after by our reputable clients ranging from homeowners, business owners, artists, and people from all walks of life. Our work includes music collections, original paintings, maps, jigsaw puzzles, needleworks, photographs, sports memorabilia, certificates, and family heirlooms. Here at Mahoneys Framing, we deeply understand how valuable and highly sentimental those pieces are so we make sure that every piece is handled with utmost care and comes out just the way you imagined it.

Our talented and approachable frame artists are always ready to assist you on your next framing project so come visit us at 391 Little Bourke Street (corner of Hardware Lane and Little Bourke Street), Melbourne to experience our exceptional and unmatched framing services.

Or contact us directly at (03) 9642 1148 and have a talk with our master frames or one of our professional staff who are very excited to give you framing advice fitted for your requirements.

If you are worried about getting to see us, Mahoneys Framing makes the framing experience hassle-free for you. At your request, we can pick up the item you want us to frame and deliver it back to you prepared and ready to hang!

Mahoneys Framing offers custom made frames using the industry’s best equipment to deliver high-quality frames. Our custom framing designs range from various works of art including original art, canvas, pictures, posters, memorabilia, non-standard sized photos, or any type of art.

Take your gallery wall décor to the next level with some of our custom framing inspirations. Here is a portfolio of our past framing projects created for our clients.