Framing Without the Fuss: How to Find the Right (and Rightly-Priced) Frame for Your Prints

Your print has arrived — fresh, vibrant, full of personality — and now it’s time for the finishing touch: the frame.

This is where many people suddenly freeze. Custom framers quote numbers that feel dramatic. Big-box stores offer endless options that all look… almost right? And then there’s the age-old question: Is this frame actually going to last?

Good news: framing doesn’t need to be complicated, expensive or intimidating. With the right guidance (and a few insider tips), you can find a frame that feels intentional, fits your print perfectly, and works with your budget.

Let’s make the process easy — and dare we say — enjoyable.

Why the Frame Matters

A frame is the quiet support act: it’s not the star, but it completely shapes how the star performs.

• Black frames: clean, modern, architectural.

• Natural timber: warm, textural and perfect for soft, earthy interiors.

• White frames: fresh, bright, airier than they get credit for.

• Deep-set frames: subtly luxurious, especially for prints with negative space.

Think of the frame as the tone-setter. Not loud — but definitely influential.

Standard Sizes = Less Stress, Less Cost

Most Curated Walls prints come in standard sizes — like A3, A2, A1, 50×70 cm and 61×91 cm — because we want framing to be effortless.

Why this matters:

• These sizes match ready-made frames sold almost everywhere.

• Ready-made frames = far more affordable than custom framing.

• No cutting, cropping or matting required.

You get the freedom to choose a style you love without paying hundreds.

Where to Buy Great-Looking Frames (Australia-Friendly)

Here are a few options that balance looks, price and convenience — without pushing you toward anything you don’t need.

1. Temple & Webster

A reliable place for clean, simple timber frames that suit modern interiors. Often under $40. A good choice if you already shop there or want something that feels a little more styled.
🖤 templeandwebster.com.au

2. Spotlight & BIG W

Two very dependable sources for affordable, good-looking frames in standard sizes (A-series, 50×70 cm, 61×91 cm).

• Spotlight’s Mode Home range

• BIG W’s Openook line

They look great, are lightweight (easier to hang), and offer some gorgeous matte timber finishes.
🖤 spotlight.com.au | bigw.com.au

Durability note: These frames aren’t built for a lifetime — but they’re ideal for everyday styling, renters, and gallery walls.

3. IKEA, Kmart & Target

The classics. And honestly? Still excellent.

• IKEA’s RIBBA and LOMVIKEN

• Kmart’s basic timber styles

• Target’s minimalist frames

They’re perfect when you want simple, clean design without the price-tag.
🖤 ikea.com.au | kmart.com.au | target.com.au

They’re light, easy to hang, and look great on the wall — just be aware they’re not crafted from heavy timber, so think of them as fashion frames, not forever frames.

4. PictureFrame.com.au

Melbourne-based and ideal if you want something a bit sturdier without going custom. Better timber, clearer glazing, and more size options — still friendly on the wallet.
🖤 pictureframe.com.au

Little Tips That Make a Big Difference

Here’s what interior stylists do (that most people don’t realise):

• Acrylic is your friend. It’s safer, lighter and clearer than you think.

• Skip the matboard unless you love the look. Modern prints often shine edge-to-edge.

• Buy multiple frames together. You’ll get consistent colour and texture across the set.

• Command strips are a lifesaver. Especially in rentals — no tools needed.

• Natural timber works with almost everything. When in doubt, choose oak.

Why Curat'd Walls Prints Are Easy to Frame

We intentionally choose sizes that play nicely with ready-made frames.
Why?
Because we want your focus to be on choosing art you love, not stressing about how to hang it.

Some artworks come framed. Some don’t.
But either way, you’re never locked into expensive framing — or left guessing about sizes.

Our prints are designed to drop straight into frames you can pick up online or in-store, with zero modifications.

The Takeaway

Framing doesn’t have to be complicated.
It doesn’t have to be expensive.
And it definitely doesn’t have to be scary.

Choose a frame that supports your style, fits your space and feels right with the print — whether it’s a $15 option from Kmart or something sturdier from PictureFrame.com.au.

A beautiful frame doesn’t shout for attention.
It simply helps your artwork feel at home.