FRAMES

The Framing Journey

The right frame will enhance and intensify a piece of artwork, showcasing its best qualities and adding depth. At Patrick Ireland Frames, we’ve offered an entirely bespoke framing service for 40 years, hand-making and finishing all our frames in our East Sussex workshop. Whether you require a single frame or several hundred, our expert team will guide you through the necessary design choices to ensure the final product meets your every specification.

Here, we take you through the different stages of a design process that delivers superbly crafted, hand-finished frames ready to be hung.

Frame Profiles

Deciding on the shape

We’ll help you choose the right frame profile from our extensive collection, which features everything from slim, contemporary frames to more imposing, ornate options. Frame profiles can also be custom-designed, so if you can’t find the perfect fit for your artwork, we can take a bespoke approach.

Frame Profiles

Frame Finishes

Infinite finishes at our finger tips

An advantage of finishing our frames by hand is that we can create almost any desired finish. We’re able to match your own samples and colours, or work with our own collection of elegant finishes to reach the desired effect. The choices with timber frames are limitless, and we also work with a number of metal finish options.

Frame Finishes

Framing Options

Making the most of your art

The way in which a piece of artwork is framed can completely transform it, and this page explains the different choices you have when considering how to frame yours. Each style can be customised to your preference and we will work collaboratively with you to help you choose.

Framing Options

Frame Decorations

Adding finesse to your frame

Incorporating decorations such as rosettes or pins to the frame itself can give the finished product a unique touch, adding interest and character. Decorations are coloured and finished to match or complement the frame profile for a flawless final look.

Frame Decorations

Mounts

Amplify the effect of your frame

A mount can make a huge difference to the final appearance of a framed piece of art and it’s important to have a variety of options at your disposal. We’ll be on hand to help you choose the right one from our collection, which ranges from Conservation mounts to hand-drawn wash line mounts.

Mounts