GALLERY-STYLE FRAMES
Create a high-impact, professional effect by framing photographs and art using matching frames with extra-wide mats. This treatment works well with smaller art, as it creates drama and makes a petite piece look more substantial.
HIRE A PRO
Professional framers like Toronto’s Archetype Custom Framing use high-quality, antireflective glass with 99 per cent UV filtering for clarity and to protect images from fading. Conservation matting further guards against damage and discolouration.
COST: Approx. $405 with a 16- by 20-inch solid wood frame.
DIY
Pick simple ready-made frames in the same colour, then swap out the supplied narrow mats for ones with a wider profile. A framer or framing website can help calculate or recommend the size of a custom mat, or try a mat at least three times larger than the art for added drama. COST: Approx. $15 for a 16- by 20-inch frame + approx. $34 for matting.