One of the questions I get asked most often is, “how should I frame your artwork?”
When it comes to works on paper the options are endless. Many people like to accent the artwork’s color palette with a mat board and frame molding that appears to be an extension of the piece. Others primarily consider how the frame will be a natural fit with their home decor. And then there are folks who have a completely unique style all their own and choose framing that aligns with that personal style. In the creative world, many times, you see a blend of all three.
I am a sucker for a chic, simple frame and mat that is timeless and can universally blend in any room in our home. I also find that these styles I am sharing with you below are gorgeous compliments to my artistic aesthetic as well. I will say though, going outside the box with a really cool antique find is something to treasure and makes the artwork really stand on it’s own.
Whatever you choose, just make sure you love it. Because in the end, that’s really all that matters.
1. Pottery Barn | Modern Silver Wall Picture Frames 25 x 25” (select 8x10”) | $159
The mirror molding is a classic way to dress up an artwork for any room.
Get a custom mat cut to fit your square size print or original watercolor wings.
Pottery Barn Modern Silver Wall Picture Frame in size 8x10”; actual frame is 25x25”.
2. Pottery Barn | Wood Gallery Custom Mat Frames 18 x 18” or 25 x 25” | $89-$99
The white and gray finishes softly compliment the work and are universal tones for most homes. We love the gray wood for an earthy yet refined look.
Get a custom mat cut to fit your square size print or original watercolor wings
Pottery Barn Wood Gallery Frame in Gray.
3. Pottery Barn | Eliza Gilt Oversize Picture Frame 24 x 24” (select oversize 8x10”) | $69
I love the champagne gilt for the body of roses giclée prints. The soft rosy metallic looks like its made for them.
Ask your local framer cut this mat opening larger to 10.5x10.5” for the rose paper prints.
Pottery Barn Eliza Gilt Oversize Picture Frame in size 8x10”; actual frame is 24x24”
4. CB2 | Gallery Brass Frame 18x5 x 18.5” or 24 x 24”(select 8x10 or 11x14) | $39.95-$69.95
This thin brass frame is a modern classic that warms up any artwork and adds a smart quality to any room.
Get a custom mat cut to fit your square size print or original watercolor wings
CB2 Gallery Brass Frame
5. Wayfair | Titania Mirror Square Picture Frame (set of 2) for 12 x 12” print | $155.99
This antique style beveled mirror frame feels so magical, like it was sprinkled with stardust.
Overall size is 15.2 x 15.2” square. Fits a 12x12” print or original paper artwork perfectly without a mat.
Wayfair Titania Mirror Square Picture Frame Set of 2
6. Amazon | Lawrence Frames Sutter Burnished Gold Picture Frames 8 x 8" or 10 x 10” | $15-$20
This is one of my girlfriend’s favorites to frame the watercolor wings! The beautiful shade of gold brings out the light any artwork. Lovely with the body of Roses giclée prints. Plus, you can’t beat the price!
Fits an 8x8” or 10x10” print or original paper artwork perfectly without a mat. You can always do a smaller print with a custom size mat to fit your aesthetic.
Lawrence Frames Sutter Burnished Gold Picture Frame
7. Go Antiquing! | Any size | Any Price
Get a custom size giclée print made for your new treasure or commission an original work to fit the frame.
Find a one-of-a-kind frame that fits your aesthetic and customize the artwork print or original to fit it. We can creatively collaborate on this to discover together what size and frame finishing options would work best.