{"id":32382,"date":"2026-07-07T13:22:14","date_gmt":"2026-07-07T17:22:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.frameiteasy.com\/learn\/?p=32382"},"modified":"2026-07-07T13:22:19","modified_gmt":"2026-07-07T17:22:19","slug":"custom-frame-options","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.frameiteasy.com\/learn\/custom-frame-options\/","title":{"rendered":"All the Ways to Customize Your Frame (Yes, We Mean All of Them)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Custom frame options allow you to frame it yours. You made it, found it, collected it, or stitched it. Now it deserves a frame that actually fits it, in every sense of the word. With us, customization isn’t a premium add-on. It’s the whole point. This guide walks through every component you can customize, one by one, from the frame itself to the mat to the paper it’s printed on, so you can build a frame that looks like it was made for your art. Because it was.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Every option below can be mixed, matched, and previewed in our 3D Frame Designer<\/a> before you commit to anything. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Consider this article your full Frame It Easy custom framing menu.<\/em><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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Frame Style: Wood or Metal (and Every Color in Between)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Your first customizable component is the frame itself: material, profile, and color. Wood and metal are both fully custom-sized, and each brings a different energy to the wall.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Wood Frames<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Wood frames<\/a> bring warmth, texture, and a classic-to-modern range depending on the profile and finish. They’re a natural fit for traditional art, family photos, gallery walls with a cozy feel, and anything that wants a little substance around it. Think rich stains, clean painted finishes, and profiles from slim and minimal to bold and chunky.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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Metal Frames<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Metal frames<\/a> are sleek, sturdy, and quietly modern. They keep the visual weight low so the art does the talking, which makes them a favorite for photography, prints, posters, and contemporary work. If your style leans toward clean lines and gallery-minimal, metal is your friend.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Picture Frame Color Options<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Frame color is where “custom” gets fun. Classic black, white, gold, and silver are always in play, but so are bolder options like yellow and hot pink for art that refuses to be subtle. A colorful frame<\/a> can echo a hue inside the artwork, contrast against a neutral wall, or just announce that this is not your grandma’s framing. If you want guidance, start with your art: pull a supporting color from the piece itself, and the frame will always feel intentional.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Customize The Size<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Size is the customization that makes everything else possible. We build frames to fit art sizes from 1″ x 1″ up to 42″ x 62″, to the exact fraction of an inch your art needs. That means the tiny Polaroid<\/a>, the odd-sized concert poster, and the oversized statement print all get the same treatment: a frame made precisely for them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This is honestly where custom framing earns its keep. Standard frames come in a handful of sizes; your art comes in thousands. If you’ve ever tried to squeeze an 11″ x 17″ print into an 11″ x 14″ frame, you already know.<\/em><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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Matting: All the Layers, All the Colors<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Matting is the border between your art and the frame, and it’s the single most customizable component in the entire build. You control the layers, the color, the finish, the thickness, and even the color inside the beveled edge. Here’s every lever you can pull.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Single Mat vs. Double Mat<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

A single mat gives your art one clean border, while a double mat layers a second color underneath, revealed as a thin accent line around the artwork. Single mats are timeless and let the art stand on its own. Double mats add depth and a designer-level detail, especially when that inner reveal picks up a color from the piece. It’s a small touch that makes people ask where you got it framed. Still deciding? Our Single Mat vs. Double Mat guide<\/a> breaks down when each one shines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Mat Opening Shapes<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Even the shape of your mat opening is a choice. We offer four: square, rectangle, oval, and circle. Rectangles and squares are the classics, and the right call for most prints, photos, and art. But oval and circular openings bring a softness that’s perfect for portraits, vintage photos, botanical prints, or anything that deserves a less-expected look. A round opening inside a square frame is one of those combinations that instantly reads as intentional, custom, and a little bit gallery.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

And since the opening shape works with everything else in this section, you can pair a circle opening with a double mat, a metallic finish, or a bold color from Smart Color Matching<\/a>. Shape is just one more dial to turn.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mat Colors: If You Can Picture It, We Can Match It<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Crisp whites<\/a>, moody grays, saturated brights, soft pastels, and yes, hot pink: our matboard color range covers just about any hue your art could ask for. And with Smart Color Matching, the options go even further. It analyzes your artwork and generates mat colors matched directly to the piece itself, so you’re not limited to a swatch wall, even though we have that too! You’re choosing from colors pulled from your actual art. You still get the final say. We just take the guesswork out of getting there.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Metallic, Patterned, and Specialty Mats<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

When a solid color isn’t enough, metallic mats add a subtle shimmer that catches the light and gives art an elevated, gallery-ready finish. Patterned matboards go the other direction: texture and personality for playful pieces, kids’ art, nursery decor, or anywhere the framing itself should be part of the design. Conservation and 100% cotton museum-quality matboards round out the lineup for pieces that need archival-grade protection<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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Ply and Core: The Details Framers Notice<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Matboard thickness is measured in ply, and yes, even that is customizable. Our standard matboards are 4-ply (1\/16″ thick), which gives most art a clean, professional border. Want more depth? We also offer a 6-ply (1\/12″) option in black and our thickest 8-ply (1\/8″) in White Sail, Super White, and Jet Black, for a dramatic, dimensional bevel that makes art feel gallery-mounted. One sizing note: 4-ply mats go up to 42″ x 62″, while thicker plies, metallics, and patterns go up to 32″ x 40″.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Then there’s the core: the color revealed along the beveled edge when your mat opening is cut. All of our custom color matboards feature a bright white core for a crisp accent line around your art, and select styles come with a black core for bold, modern contrast. It’s the kind of detail most people don’t consciously notice, but it’s exactly why professionally cut matting looks finished in a way that DIY never quite does. For the full breakdown, our Complete Guide to Matboards<\/a> covers every layer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Collage Frames: One Frame, Multiple Openings<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Collage frames<\/a> let you display multiple pieces in a single frame using multi-opening mats, with both rectangular, circular, and oval openings available. Three vacation photos, a series of small prints, a photo-and-memorabilia combo: collage-style frames turn them into one cohesive display instead of a scattered wall of mismatched frames.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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And because the mat is custom-cut, you decide how many openings, what shapes, and how they’re arranged. Match the mat color to a theme (school colors around grad photos is a frame-fan favorite), or keep it clean and let the collection speak. It’s the difference between hanging photos and telling a story.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Acrylic Cover: Clear, Non-Glare, or Conservation Clear<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Every frame includes a protective acrylic cover, and you choose the type based on where it hangs and what it holds. We offer three:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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