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Custom Framing Services in Atlanta, GA

Creative Framing for Art, Memories, Décor and More

Some things are too meaningful to leave packed away in a closet, rolled in a tube, or stored in a drawer. At Suburban Frames, we help turn artwork, photographs, keepsakes, and treasured objects into displays you will be proud to see every day.

Our experienced framing professionals help you select the right frame, mat, glass, and mounting method for your piece. Every recommendation considers the item itself, where it will be displayed, your personal style and your budget.

From a single family photograph to a large corporate framing project, Suburban Frames provides professional custom picture framing for homeowners, artists, collectors, interior designers, schools, businesses, and organizations throughout Atlanta and the surrounding area.

Our Custom Framing Services

Custom Framing for Photographs

A thoughtfully chosen frame can make a favorite photograph feel even more special. We frame family portraits, wedding photographs, graduation pictures, professional photography, travel photos, historic images and other meaningful moments.

Our design professionals can help you compare frame styles, mat colors, and glazing choices that complement the photograph without overwhelming it. We can also create coordinated framing for a series of photographs or a complete gallery wall.

Framing for Prints, Paintings and Original Art

Give your artwork a finished presentation that supports both the piece and the room where it will hang. We frame:

  • Original paintings
  • Limited-edition prints
  • Watercolours
  • Drawings and sketches
  • Photography
  • Posters
  • Mixed-media artwork
  • Canvas art
  • Decorative prints

With an extensive range of wood and metal moldings, mats and specialty details, we can create anything from a clean contemporary presentation to a traditional, ornate design.

Different types of artwork require different mounting and glazing methods. Our team will explain the available choices and help you select materials that protect the artwork while achieving the look you want.

Diploma, Certificate and Document Framing

Celebrate years of work by giving diplomas, professional certificates and important documents a proper place on the wall.

We can frame:

  • College and university diplomas
  • Professional certifications
  • Licences
  • Awards
  • Historic documents
  • Newspaper articles
  • Letters and handwritten notes
  • Military documents
  • Maps
  • Marriage certificates
  • Retirement recognitions

Your display can include multiple documents, photographs, engraved plates, or other related items. We can also create matching frames for several degrees or certificates.

Children’s Artwork Framing

A child’s painting or drawing may be made from simple materials, but the memory behind it can be priceless. Custom framing turns that refrigerator-door masterpiece into art the entire family can enjoy.

We can frame individual creations or arrange several pieces in one display. Colorful mats and playful frames can complement the artwork, while simple, neutral designs keep the child’s creativity as the focus.

Children’s art also makes a meaningful gift for parents, grandparents, and other family members.

Poster Framing

A custom frame gives posters a polished appearance and helps prevent the creases, curled edges, and damage that can occur with temporary hanging methods.

We custom frame concert posters, movie posters, vintage advertising, exhibition posters, travel prints, and collectible designs. Depending on the poster’s value and condition, we can discuss mounting and glazing options suited for long-term display.

Sports Jersey Framing

Signed and collectible jerseys deserve more than a hanger in the back of a closet. A custom jersey display protects the item while allowing you to enjoy it as part of your home, office, sports room, or business décor.

We can create displays for:

  • Football jerseys
  • Baseball jerseys
  • Basketball jerseys
  • Soccer shirts
  • Hockey jerseys
  • Racing apparel
  • School and college uniforms
  • Personally meaningful athletic apparel

Jerseys can be framed alone or combined with photographs, tickets, trading cards, medals, programs, engraved plates, and other memorabilia.

Memorabilia and Keepsake Shadowboxes

Shadowbox framing turns three-dimensional objects into part of a meaningful display. Each shadowbox is planned around the size, shape, condition, and story of the items it contains.

Popular shadowbox projects include:

  • Wedding keepsakes
  • Baby clothing and mementos
  • Military medals and insignia
  • Retirement gifts
  • Sports memorabilia
  • Concert souvenirs
  • Travel keepsakes
  • Family heirlooms
  • Awards and recognition items
  • Religious or ceremonial objects
  • Collections
  • Memorial displays

We can arrange multiple objects into one cohesive presentation and add photographs, documents, or a personalized engraved plate to help tell the full story.

Military and Service Displays

Uniform pieces, flags, medals, badges, patches, and photographs represent years of service and sacrifice. We handle these items with care while creating a display that honors the person and the history behind them.

A military or public-service shadowbox may include:

  • Medals and ribbons
  • Uniforms or parts of a uniform
  • Flags
  • Rank insignia
  • Patches and badges
  • Service photographs
  • Certificates
  • Challenge coins
  • Retirement items
  • Engraved name or service plates

These displays make meaningful retirement, promotion, memorial, and family gifts.

Wedding and Special-Occasion Framing

Important celebrations often leave us with objects we want to keep but do not know how to display. Custom framing can bring several items together into one lasting reminder of the occasion.

We can frame wedding invitations, photographs, flowers, fabric, programs, vows, jewelry, and other keepsakes. We also create displays for anniversaries, graduations, retirements, births, religious milestones and other major life events.

Tapestry, Textile and Garment Framing

Textiles require support that respects the fabric and helps it maintain its shape. Our team can recommend an appropriate presentation for tapestries, needlework, embroidery, quilts, scarves, vintage garments and other fabric-based pieces.

The result can be decorative, sentimental, or historically significant. Depending on the item, we may suggest a deep frame or shadowbox to provide the necessary space and support.

Comic Book, Magazine and Newspaper Framing

Collectible and historic paper items can be difficult to display without unnecessary handling or damage. Custom framing provides a secure way to showcase favorite comic books, magazine covers, newspaper front pages and other printed materials.

We can frame the full publication, a selected page, or a combination of the item with photographs and captions. For two-sided pieces, ask us about presentation possibilities that may allow both sides to remain visible.

Canvas Stretching and Framing

An unstretched canvas must be properly fitted over stretcher bars before it can be displayed. We provide professional canvas stretching for original paintings, canvas prints, and decorative art.

Once stretched, the canvas may be hung without an outer frame or finished with a traditional or floating frame. We will help you compare the options based on the artwork, canvas depth, and display style.

Conservation Framing

Conservation framing uses carefully selected materials and techniques to help reduce avoidable damage to artwork, photographs, documents, and memorabilia.

Depending on the piece, recommendations may include:

  • Acid-free or conservation-grade matting
  • Appropriate backing materials
  • UV-protective glazing
  • Reversible mounting methods
  • Spacers that prevent artwork from touching the glass
  • Additional protection from dust and environmental exposure

Conservation framing cannot stop the natural aging process, but it can help slow fading, discoloration, and deterioration caused by unsuitable framing materials or prolonged light exposure.

Custom Framed Mirrors

A custom-framed mirror can serve as a focal point, make a small area appear larger, or finish a room with a detail that coordinates with the surrounding décor.

Choose from our wide selection of molding styles to create a mirror for an entryway, living room, dining room, bathroom, bedroom, office, or commercial space. We can help you select a size and frame style that suit both the wall and the room.

Corporate Framing and Display Services

Professional framing helps businesses create welcoming spaces, recognize achievements and present a consistent brand image.

We work with offices, schools, government departments, associations, hospitality businesses, healthcare facilities, and other organizations. Corporate services may include:

  • Framed diplomas and professional credentials
  • Awards and recognition displays
  • Employee achievement displays
  • Retirement shadowboxes
  • Branded artwork
  • Historical company displays
  • Office art and photography
  • Conference and event framing
  • Framed newspaper or magazine features
  • Multiple matching frames
  • Large-volume framing projects

Special pricing, delivery, and consultations may be available for qualifying corporate projects. Contact us to discuss the size, timeline, and requirements of your project.

Framing for Interior Designers and Decorators

Interior designers need framing that supports the larger vision for a room. We can help with molding selection, matting, sizing, and coordinated groupings for residential and commercial projects.

Our large selection makes it possible to create a consistent look across several pieces while still choosing a presentation that suits each item. Bring your artwork, fabric samples, paint colors or project references to the showroom so we can explore the best combinations.

Rematting and Mounting

A new mat can refresh framed artwork without requiring an entirely new design. It can also correct a dated color scheme, improve the proportions around the artwork, or replace stained and damaged materials.

We provide professional rematting and mounting for many types of art, photographs and documents. If an item has shifted or become loose inside its frame, we can inspect the mounting and recommend the appropriate next step.

Glass Replacement

Broken, scratched, or cloudy glass can make an otherwise beautiful framed piece difficult to enjoy. We offer glass replacement for many existing frames.

Bring the complete framed piece to our showroom so we can inspect the frame, artwork, and current materials. We will help you choose from available glazing options based on clarity, reflection control, UV protection and budget.

Because broken glass may leave small fragments inside the frame, handle and transport the piece carefully.

Frame Updates and Repairs

A favorite frame does not always need to be replaced. Depending on its construction and condition, we may be able to help with:

  • Loose frame corners
  • Damaged backing
  • Broken hanging hardware
  • Worn or damaged mats
  • Shifted artwork
  • Glass replacement
  • Reassembly
  • Updated glazing
  • New hanging wire

Bring the framed piece to the showroom for an evaluation. We can explain what may be repaired, what should be replaced, and which option offers the best value.

Rush Framing Services

Need a framed piece for a presentation, retirement, graduation, birthday, or other approaching deadline? Rush service may be available for certain projects.

Availability depends on the materials selected, the complexity of the project, and the required completion date. Contact us as early as possible so we can determine what be can complete within your timeframe.

Expert Framing Design Help

You do not need to know what type of frame or mat you want before visiting us. That is where our design professionals come in.

We will help you consider:

  • The colors and details within the piece
  • The style of the room
  • The size and proportions of the display
  • Traditional, transitional or contemporary framing
  • Mat colours and widths
  • Frame material and finish
  • Glass and acrylic options
  • Conservation needs
  • Your preferred budget

We can show you several combinations at the design counter so you can compare your choices with the actual artwork. Our goal is to create a presentation that feels connected to the piece rather than simply decorating around it.

How the Custom Framing Process Works

1. Bring Your Item to Our Showroom

Visit our showroom with the artwork, photograph, document or object you would like framed. Seeing the actual piece allows us to provide better design guidance and more accurate pricing.

2. Explore Your Design Options

We will help you compare frames, mats, mounting methods and glazing. If the piece will be displayed in a particular room, bring photographs, paint colours, fabric samples or other décor references.

3. Review the Design and Price

Once the materials and layout have been selected, we will confirm the design, cost and expected completion timeframe before the project begins.

4. We Build Your Custom Frame

Your piece is assembled using professional framing equipment and methods selected for the item. We pay close attention to mat cuts, alignment, spacing, mounting and final presentation.

5. Pick Up and Enjoy Your Finished Piece

We will let you know when the project is ready. Your framed piece will be prepared for safe pickup and, when appropriate, fitted with the hardware needed for display.

Why Choose Suburban Frames?

Serving Atlanta Since 1969

Suburban Frames has helped generations of Atlanta-area customers display the art, achievements and memories that matter to them. That experience allows us to recommend practical solutions for both familiar and unusual framing projects.

A Large Selection of Framing Materials

Our showroom offers an extensive selection of frame mouldings, mats and finishing options. With styles ranging from simple and contemporary to classic and ornate, there are choices for different pieces, rooms and budgets.

Personal Design Guidance

Custom framing involves more than picking a frame from a wall. Our team takes the time to understand the piece, its meaning and where it will be displayed before offering recommendations.

Careful, Professional Workmanship

Every measurement, mat opening and mounting choice affects the final appearance. Our framers use professional equipment and proven methods to produce clean, polished results.

Framing for Almost Anything

Artwork and photographs are only the beginning. Jerseys, medals, garments, newspapers, keepsakes, documents and collections can all become meaningful displays with the right approach.

Frequently Asked Questions About Our Custom Framing Services

How much does custom framing cost?

The price depends on the size of the piece, frame moulding, number and type of mats, glazing, mounting method and complexity of the project. Bring your item to our showroom for accurate design choices and pricing.

Do I need an appointment?

Customers may visit the showroom during regular business hours. For large corporate projects, multiple pieces or complex shadowboxes, contacting us in advance can help us prepare for your consultation.

What should I bring to a framing consultation?

Bring the item you want framed. You may also bring photographs of the room, fabric swatches, paint colours or examples of styles you like. For shadowboxes, bring all the objects you may want included so we can plan the full layout.

Can you frame unusual objects?

Yes. We frame many three-dimensional and unusually shaped items, including sports equipment, garments, medals, keepsakes and collectables. Bring the object to the showroom so we can evaluate its size, depth, weight and mounting needs.

Can you reframe something that is already framed?

Yes. We can inspect an existing framed piece and discuss replacing the frame, mat, glass, backing or mounting. Reframing can refresh the design or provide materials better suited to the item.

Can you frame valuable or sentimental pieces?

Yes. Tell us about the item’s value, age and significance during your consultation. We can recommend conservation materials and mounting options based on its condition and intended display location.

How long does custom framing take?

Completion times vary based on material availability, project complexity and current workload. We will provide an estimated timeframe after your design selections have been made. Rush service may be available for certain projects.

How can I protect framed art from fading?

UV-protective glazing can help reduce damage caused by ultraviolet light. However, no glazing blocks all light damage. Avoid placing valuable or sensitive pieces in direct sunlight or close to sources of heat and moisture.

Bring Your Story Out of Storage

Your photographs, artwork and keepsakes deserve to be seen. Let the framing professionals at Suburban Frames help you create a display that protects what matters and looks at home in your space.

Check out our gallery. Visit our showroom to explore framing, matting and display options in person.

Suburban Frames
2579 Lawrenceville Highway
Decatur, GA 30033
404-373-3544