Learn how frame style, matting, and materials affect how a photo feels and displays in your space.
Expert framing at French Broad Imaging in Asheville.
Most people think framing is about matching décor.
In reality, it’s about balance.
Frame Style Sets the Tone
A thin frame feels clean and modern.
A thicker frame feels bold and grounded.
Wood adds warmth.
Metal feels contemporary.
The frame sets expectations before your eye ever reaches the image.
Matting Isn’t Just Decorative
Matting:
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gives the image room to breathe
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draws focus inward
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protects the print from glass
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affects how large or intimate the image feels
Even a small matte change can completely alter the look of a piece. (Matting does have a purpose as well as just enhancing the image). We will never try to upsell you on anything; we work closely with you to help choose what is best for the final outcome and for your pocketbook.
Glass Matters More Than People Expect
Glass effects:
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glare
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color accuracy
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longevity
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visibility in bright rooms
Choosing the right glass can be the difference between constantly seeing reflections and actually enjoying your artwork. We carry 3 options for glass and will address those in another blog series.
Why This Step Is Worth Slowing Down For
Framing is where everything comes together.
It’s the difference between:
“Here’s a picture.”
and
“Wow… that looks amazing.”
That’s why we take time with it.
The right frame can completely change how a photo feels.
Here’s why framing is more than just picking something off the wall.
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