No need to settle for the nearest standard size
Custom Rectangle Frame Sizing
Art and objects rarely follow retail frame sizes. Custom sizing lets the frame respond to the exact piece, desired mat border, available wall space, and orientation.
Design considerations
Three dimensions to keep distinct
Item size
The exact width and height of the photograph, art, poster, mirror, or other piece being framed.
Opening size
The visible area inside the mat or frame lip. It is typically slightly smaller where overlap is needed.
Outside size
The full wall footprint, determined by opening, mat width, moulding width, and construction.
Framing in practice
Work from three connected rectangles
A metric print intended for an existing wall niche can be sized from the artwork outward, adjusting the mat and profile until the complete frame stays within the available opening.
The item size describes the piece itself. The opening size describes what remains visible after any mat or frame overlap. The outside size describes the complete wall footprint. Changing a mat border or frame profile changes the outside size even when the artwork stays the same.
Exact sizing is useful for metric paper, panoramic crops, handmade edges, and spaces with firm width or height limits. Measurements should be recorded without rounding so fit and overlap can be discussed accurately.
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Custom sizing is especially useful for
Exact details help us understand fit, design direction, and what should be addressed before a quote.
- Panoramic and extra-wide work
- Tall and narrow formats
- Metric or international paper sizes
- Handmade paper with irregular edges
- Spaces with strict outside-size limits
Prepare your request
The next step for custom frame sizing
Provide the item width and height, orientation, and any limit on the finished outside size. We’ll help distinguish the item, opening, and outside dimensions before a quote is prepared.
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Start your custom frame sizing request
Tell us what you’re framing and what matters to you. We’ll follow up to discuss the details and prepare a personalized quote.
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