Why Custom Framing Makes All the Difference

If you’ve ever picked up a beautiful print or inherited a cherished photograph, you know that presentation matters. At Tanglewood Art & Frame Gallery in Clemmons, North Carolina, custom framing isn’t just about putting glass over a piece of art—it’s about protecting memories, elevating decor, and creating something unique to you.

What is Custom Framing?

Custom framing goes beyond the off-the-shelf frames you find at big-box stores. When you walk into our shop at 4152 Clemmons Road, you’re greeted by hundreds of frame moldings, dozens of mats, and a selection of specialty glass and preservation materials. Tanglewood Art and Frame Our team works with pieces as small as miniatures and as large as ten-foot paintings—plus anything in between. Tanglewood Art and Frame

Because we offer over 3000 molding choices and more than ten glazing options, we can fine-tune the balance between aesthetics and preservation. Tanglewood Art and Frame

Benefits Beyond Beauty

  1. Protection & Longevity
    A custom-framed piece protects from dust, moisture, sunlight, and pollutants. Archival mats and UV-filtering glass reduce fading and deterioration. Your art or photo will last longer—and stay looking better.
  2. Exact Fit & Tailored Style
    Off-the-shelf frames may not fit perfectly. Custom framing ensures the piece is properly supported and displayed without awkward gaps or poorly matched molding. You get a cohesive look that works with your wall colors, décor style, and the piece itself.
  3. Add Value & Personal Meaning
    Whether you’re displaying family heirlooms, diplomas, awards, or original artwork, a quality frame gives respect to the piece. It can transform something ordinary into a showpiece and increase its visual and sentimental value.
  4. Preservation of Memory
    Special items like milestone certificates, children’s art, or memorabilia deserve to be preserved thoughtfully. Custom framing at Tanglewood Art & Frame makes sure those items don’t just sit in storage boxes—but live on your walls.

What to Expect When You Visit Tanglewood

When you come to our gallery, you’ll see an array of framed art, mirrors, and unframed pieces ready for your browsing. Tanglewood Art and Frame Walk-in customers are welcome, though appointments receive priority to reduce waiting. Tanglewood Art and Frame+1

Our hours run Tuesday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., and Saturday mornings. Tanglewood Art and Frame+1 During your visit, you’ll work with trained framers who guide you through molding selection, mat color, glass types, and finishing touches.

Choosing the Right Frame for You

  • Style & Décor Compatibility: Do you want modern minimalism? Classic wood tones? Something ornate? Choose molding that complements both your piece and your interior.
  • Glazing Options: Standard glass, UV-filtering glass, non-glare finishes, or conservation-grade glazing depending on exposure to light or value of the piece.
  • Matting: Mats help draw your eye in, provide spacing, and protect the edge of paper or fiber media. The right mat color or texture can turn ordinary into extraordinary.
  • Preservation: Acid-free mats, backing boards, proper sealing, and considerations for humidity can all help preserve your piece long term.

Why It’s Worth the Visit

A beautifully framed photograph, print, or piece of art becomes a focal point wherever it hangs. At Tanglewood Art & Frame, we believe every piece deserves that level of care. Our personalized service, extensive options, and passion for what we do mean you get more than a frame—you get a lasting legacy.

Stop by our gallery at 4152 Clemmons Road in Clemmons, NC—or call ahead to schedule a framing appointment. Let us help turn your treasured items into framed works you’ll enjoy every day.