Picture Framing in Sunderland
Picture Framing in Sunderland: Custom Frames, Mounts and Memorabilia
Meta title: Picture Framing in Sunderland | Custom Frames, Mounts & Memorabilia
Meta description: Looking for picture framing in Sunderland? Discover custom frames, mounts, shirt framing, medal framing, memorabilia framing and made-to-measure picture frames from Boldon Framing.
Picture framing near Sunderland
Finding the right frame can completely change the way a picture, print, certificate or piece of memorabilia looks on your wall. Whether you are framing a family photograph, a signed football shirt, military medals, artwork, a poster or something more unusual, a well-made frame helps protect your item while making it look its best.
For customers looking for picture framing in Sunderland, Boldon Framing offers a local, experienced service from nearby South Tyneside. We have been providing high-quality picture frames since 1993, supplying both local customers and customers across the UK.
Why choose custom picture framing?
Off-the-shelf frames are useful for standard sizes, but not every item fits neatly into a ready-made frame. Custom framing gives you more control over the final result, from the size and colour of the frame to the mount, depth, finish and overall style.
A custom frame is especially useful when you want to:
- Frame an unusual size print or photograph
- Display a certificate, award or qualification
- Protect sentimental family pictures
- Showcase sports memorabilia
- Frame medals, shirts or 3D objects
- Create a professional finish for artwork or photography
- Match your frame to the décor in your home
At Boldon Framing, all frames for the framing service are made to measure, with options available for pictures, certificates, prints, posters, 3D items, medals, photographs and sports memorabilia.
What can you frame?
Picture framing is not just for photos and prints. Many customers from Sunderland and the surrounding area choose framing for sentimental, collectible or one-of-a-kind items.
Photographs and family portraits
Family photos deserve more than being left on a phone or stored away in a drawer. A framed photograph can become a meaningful feature in your living room, hallway, bedroom or home office.
Choosing the right frame and mount can help bring out the tones in the image, complement your décor and create a finished piece that feels personal and timeless.
Prints, posters and artwork
Whether you have bought a print from a local artist, picked up a poster from a gig, or want to display artwork in your home, custom framing helps give the piece a more polished appearance.
A mount can add space around the image, while the frame style can make the artwork feel modern, traditional, bold or understated.
Certificates and awards
Certificates, degrees and professional awards are often printed in non-standard sizes. A made-to-measure frame keeps them protected and ready to display.
This is a popular choice for graduations, professional qualifications, workplace awards and sports certificates.
Football shirts and sports memorabilia
Framing a football shirt is a great way to preserve a memorable season, signed shirt, match-worn shirt or favourite team kit. Instead of keeping it folded away, shirt framing turns it into a proper display piece.
Boldon Framing offers sports memorabilia framing, including football shirt framing, rugby shirt framing and boxing glove framing. We also offer a range of ready made shirt frames for less valuable shirts that don’t require professional framing.
Medals and military memorabilia
Medals often carry deep personal or family meaning. Framing them carefully helps protect both the medals and ribbons while allowing them to be displayed with pride.
Medal framing can be used for military medals, service medals, sporting medals, charity event medals or achievement awards.
3D objects and keepsakes
Some items need more depth than a standard picture frame can provide. Deep box frames are ideal for items such as keepsakes, badges, small objects, baby items, signed memorabilia and collectibles.
Boldon Framing’s framing service includes 3D items and sports memorabilia, making it a good option for pieces that need a little extra care and creativity.
Frames, mounts and finishes
The frame itself is only one part of the finished piece. The mount, colour, depth and materials all affect how the final frame looks.
Frame style
You might choose a simple black frame for a clean modern look, a white frame for a bright neutral finish, a wood-effect frame for warmth, or a gold frame for something more traditional or decorative.
The best frame depends on the item being framed and where it will hang.
Mount colour
A mount creates space between the image and the frame. It can make a photo, certificate or print feel more professional and less crowded.
White and off-white mounts are popular because they work with most images, but darker or coloured mounts can be effective for dramatic artwork, memorabilia or bold interiors.
Frame depth
Flat items such as photographs and prints usually suit standard frames. Thicker items, shirts, medals and 3D objects often need deeper frames or box frames so the item can sit comfortably inside.
Made-to-measure sizing
Made-to-measure framing is ideal when your item does not fit a standard size. It avoids awkward gaps, cropping or forcing an item into a frame that does not suit it.
Boldon Framing also offers an online made-to-measure picture frame builder for customers who cannot find the size they need and live to far away.
Picture framing for Sunderland homes
A good frame should suit both the item and the room where it will be displayed. Before choosing your frame, think about where it will hang.
For example:
- A hallway may suit a gallery wall of family photographs
- A living room may need a statement frame for artwork or a large print
- A home office may suit certificates, awards or professional photography
- A bedroom may work well with softer colours and personal photos
- A games room, music room or sports room may be ideal for shirts, records or memorabilia
If you are unsure what will work best, it helps to bring your item in and compare frame and mount options in person.
Local framing advice near Sunderland
One of the advantages of using a local framing service is being able to get advice before committing to a frame. You can discuss the size, style, mount, colour and finish, as well as any practical considerations such as weight, depth, hanging position and protection.
Boldon Framing keeps hundreds of picture frame mouldings in stock and notes that same-day service may be available during quieter times of year.
Why Sunderland customers choose Boldon Framing
If you are based in Sunderland, Boldon Framing is close by in South Tyneside and offers a combination of local service, framing experience and online ordering.
Reasons to choose Boldon Framing include:
- Established picture framing experience since 1993
- Frames made in the North East of England
- Made-to-measure framing options
- Hundreds of mouldings available
- Framing for photos, prints, certificates, medals, shirts and 3D objects
- Friendly advice for choosing the right frame and mount
- Online frame ordering for customers across the UK
The business describes itself as a family-run picture framing company that began in 1993, with a focus on fast, friendly, cost-effective and quality picture frames.
Tips before bringing your item for framing
Before arranging picture framing, it is useful to think about a few details.
Measure the item if possible, especially if you already know where it will hang. Consider whether you want a mount, whether the frame needs to match existing décor, and whether the item has sentimental or financial value.
For signed shirts, medals, artwork or delicate items, avoid trying to clean, flatten, tape or alter the item yourself before getting advice. The wrong preparation can cause damage, especially with signatures, fabrics, ribbons and older paper.
Picture framing in Sunderland: get started
Whether you need a simple photo frame, a made-to-measure frame, a mounted print, a football shirt frame, a medal frame or a deep box frame for a treasured keepsake, Boldon Framing can help you create a finished piece that is ready to display.
For customers looking for picture framing in Sunderland, our nearby South Tyneside framing service offers experience, choice and friendly advice.
Visit our showroom, explore our frame options online, or get in touch to discuss your custom framing project.
