Your living space says a lot about you, and your walls serve as a great canvas for expressing your vibe. Filling your walls with art and photos is all a matter of personal choice, but it should be framed properly regardless of what you choose to hang on your walls.
Whether you’re hoping to create a gallery wall brimming with fun personal photos or are simply in the market for a new piece to hang over your bed, we have you covered on the best online framing services to take your walls to the next level. But given the fact that framing is an art in and of itself, there are a few things you need to know before you commit to a style and size.
If you’re buying frames online for art or photos you already own, finding the right size is key. Obviously, you’ll want to measure your piece before ordering to ensure the frame has the correct dimensions. But these days, it’s pretty easy to buy art or print your personal photos directly through framing services.
Wood and metal frames are the most popular, and you’ll also see many textured options on the market, like something that is beveled versus flat or has a decorative border. You’ll also need to decide whether or not you want a mat — a piece of material within a picture frame to separate the art from the glass. Adding a mat to your art or photos adds an element of decoration — and acid-free mat boards actually help preserve the presentation of paintings.
When it comes to the glass component of the frame, look for shatterproof, acrylic glass. Some sites offer acrylic glazing with UV protection to further ensure the long-term preservation of your piece. When ordering online, the glass layer, frame itself, molding, borders, and matting options are all typically available to preview before you make a purchase, making it easy to visualize what the piece will look like once you’ve customized it to your desired preferences.
One more note: Scan the description of your frame before your purchase to ensure it comes equipped with metal hangers or easy hanging hardware, so you’re prepared to hang your new piece.
Below, we found the best online framing services, from sites that focus on fine art to nifty apps that let you frame your favorite photos in a few quick steps from your phone.
Whether you’re looking for dreamy landscapes, something abstract, or stunning photography, Minted offers countless high-quality frames and prints to choose from. Framed art starts at $38, and customers can choose from 17 wood or metal frames, four finishes, and 13 sizes, ranging from 5x7 inches to 48x70 inches.
The art selection is frequently refreshed, so you can check back regularly for your next favorite wall hang. To make searching easy, we love that you can browse edited collections like “’90s Nostalgia” and “Regency Pastoral,” or filter by orientation (landscape, portrait, or square), type or art, theme, color, size, and more.
This custom framing company is a one-stop virtual shop for all your framing needs. Starting at just $39, this framing company allows you to create and personalize custom frames for photos, art, and even objects. The company also offers free design services and a $99-plus gallery wall consultation service.
Framebridge even has brick-and-mortar stores in Atlanta, New York, D.C., Chicago, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Virginia, and Boston, where you can work with the team in-person to frame anything.
ArtSugar is a so-called Instagram-driven art and décor online marketplace known for its affordable buys and its charitable component. The site offers an impressive range of ready-to-hang framed art prints and framed canvas prints.
The often bold and colorful art pieces and word art with quotes, words, and phrases are made by popular artists from around the world on Instagram. Wooden frames are available in black, white, and walnut and can cost anywhere from $50 to $1,000.
Best of all, ArtSugar donates proceeds from every purchase to some 36 charities, with partners including City Harvest, ASPCA, and Girls Who Code.
Want the convenience of ordering photos directly from your phone? With pieces starting at $19 for a mini frame and most designs under $49, the Keepsake Apple and Android app make it a breeze to create gallery walls out of your favorite photos right from your phone.
To order, you simply select the photo you want framed, preview how it looks in over a hundred frames and place your order. In just a few days, you’ll receive your photo(s) in a stylish, hand-crafted frame.
This online framing service is your best option for budget framing. For just $20, you can order cherished photos protected in a glossy acrylic glass in black matte, white, vintage silver, walnut flair, or oak vintage flair frames.
CanvasDiscount prides itself on its quality canvas wall decorations, but as the name implies, it’s a great option if you’re looking for gallery-worthy framing on a budget. We’re also swooning for the site’s collection of photo gifts like mugs, puzzles, and personalized, framed star maps.
Looking for a calming piece to hang in your bathroom or a tranquil landscape for your bedroom? Desenio is our go-to. Available in eight sizes, frames run from just $11 all the way to $100 — allowing you to either place your own art inside them or choose from their ample poster and print offerings. Frames run the gamut from black and white and metal frames to poster hangers and oak and light wood frames.
Looking for elegant, high-quality wall décor for your modern abode? Look no further. Chasing Paper’s Print Shop offers a solid collection of art prints from 8x10 inches to a grand format size or 24x36 inches (depending on the print).
They currently only sell simple black and white frames, making this online framing service ideal for minimalist mavens — and at $28 to $95 per frame, they’re quite the steal. When you order framed prints, all pieces are professionally framed using a 1-inch composite wood frame with plexiglass.
Perri O. BlumbergPerri is a New York City-born-and-based writer; she holds a bachelor's in psychology from Columbia University and is also a culinary school graduate of the plant-based Natural Gourmet Institute, which is now the Natural Gourmet Center at Institute Of Culinary Education.
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