the corner of a custom frame showing the miter joint

Top 5 Reasons For Why Is Framing So Important

You have questions — We have answers.

You have questions — We have answers.

  1. Protection & Preservation

If we want anything we love in life to last, we need to protect and preserve it. By framing our photographs, artwork, and memorabilia—We are choosing to make sure that they don't fade and deteriorate over time. Framing keeps your pieces safe from dust, moisture, UV light, and physical damage.

  1. An Extension Of The Artwork

A good frame can take the artwork or print that it houses and transform it into an even better piece. It can draw attention to the piece and compliment the colors and aesthetic. It can create depth and a deeper context to it. Framing can help tell your story a little more clearly by organizing your memories.

  1. Customization To Fit Your Needs

Not all frames are created equally. Custom framing allows you to frame anything. There is no such thing as a one size fits all in the framing world. If you look at the photograph below you can see one of the unique frames we created for our customer. He had a section of the drywall in his studio covered in handprints from all of his previous employees and help. He was redoing the studio and tearing that wall out. But the memory of how he got to where he is—he didn't want to lose it. So he cut that portion of the drywall out, brought it to us, and let us create a frame to hold that memory forever.

custom frame made in chicago by almost framist, a framing shop
custom frame made in chicago by almost framist, a framing shop
custom frame made in chicago by almost framist, a framing shop
  1. Self Expression & Inner-Creativity

Framing is a great way to express your own inner creativity. The style can become a part of the story. You can create a cohesive experience for anyone who steps foot into your room. The tone of the pieces will shift by the type of frame you choose. You can have a more modern and edgy look or a more refined and ornate—It's up to you! You get to add the flair to your spaces and transform them into a work of art themselves. The gallery wall is the best example of taking a plain room and transforming it into a piece of art.

  1. Increased Value

If you are framing a piece of artwork or memorabilia, the second you put a frame on it—it immediately increases the value of what it houses. If it's a custom frame that compliments the piece, then it increases the value by even moreso. It will protect and preserve the value making sure it doesn't get damaged over time.

custom framing done in chicago for a piece of art by almost framist, a framing shop
custom framing done in chicago for a piece of art by almost framist, a framing shop
custom framing done in chicago for a piece of art by almost framist, a framing shop
back of a custom frame made in Chicago IL
back of a custom frame made in Chicago IL
back of a custom frame made in Chicago IL
custom two-wood frame made in Chicago IL
custom two-wood frame made in Chicago IL
custom two-wood frame made in Chicago IL

Final Thoughts

Every project is different and that's why we love custom framing. You get to add a little bit of self expression in each frame by making all of these choices. Custom framing can be affordable depending on what you want to get out of it. Bottom line is if you truly cherish your photos of family & friends, your artwork, posters, whatever it may be—then you should be considering getting them framed.