Is Custom Framing Worth It?
A simple answer to a largely asked question is yes, custom framing is worth it.
But let us dig a little deeper to examine what “worth it” actually means.
Cost is often a big factor when considering the purchase of custom framing. Many folks, especially those who do not have prior experience in purchasing custom framing, may be a little price shocked at times when calling for a quote or after working at the design counter. A 24” x 36” poster purchased for $20 could easily get into the $500 range for custom framing. That might not be what someone expected when they planned to put up their recently acquired poster. However, an original piece of artwork worth $10,000 might also only cost $500 for custom framing. So pricing alone can be very relative.
Beyond the potential price shock, though, let’s consider the value that custom framing brings. When someone is choosing custom framing for their art, poster or memorabilia, they are choosing to have professionals in the industry provide expert advice. Firstly, with aesthetic concerns of design and display. Working with a custom framer allows you to choose from a wide variety of materials to best suit each individual piece. This could be finding just the right mat, or the texture, color and silhouette of your frame choice. All of these uniquely tailored choices aren’t accessible with ready-made frames. Secondly, professional framers understand proper handling to provide protection and longevity to a given item, necessary structural concerns for irregular and larger pieces, and work carefully to create a finished product that is meant to last. So whether you have a $20 poster or a $10,000 piece of original artwork, when you are choosing custom framing, you are choosing quality that goes beyond other framing options.
Custom framing, when done properly, can last a life time. In fact, with the archive materials that are available these days, your art and framing will likely last multiple life times! Think about other big purchases and how long they last:
Cell phones these days last 2-4 years and will cost you almost $1,000.
Cars average around 12 years and will cost you $15,000-30,000 (or more).
A dinner out at a nice restaurant will last you ONLY one night and can cost $100 per person.
Tickets (and expenses) for concerts and ball games these days are going to cost you multiple hundred dollars for a night’s fun.
Custom tailored suits will cost $1,000 and up, and will only last as long as you fit in it!
All of these things have value and we aren’t advocating that you shouldn’t be choosing them for your life, but when considering that custom framing may cost you only $500, and will offer long lasting beauty, inspiration and memories. It is definitely worth it!
An inexpensive graphic but framed in a oxidized gold leaf frame hand crafted in Italy with UV protecting glass has this cute print looking majestic and bringing joy for a lifetime.
Worth it!