Bespoke picture framing

Handcrafted in Colston Bassett, Nottinghamshire

Bespoke picture framing service located between Harby & Colston Bassett.

Friendly, personal service, helping you choose a style to suit your interior design.

Arrange a visit to our workshop, where we can offer a large selection of frames and one-to-one advice, taking the time to help you create the design & style that you are looking for.

Do any of your pictures suffer with thunder fly? (Tiny flies that crawl into picture frames, spoiling the look).

Many of our frames can have thunder fly protection, alternatively ask about our re-framing service, removing those pesky bugs.

Please note that visits to the workshop are by appointment only.

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Extremely pleased with the quality and timeliness of their services

I have used Pen Hill Framing twice in the last 18 months and been extremely please with the quality and timeliness of their services. Richard and Jo are a delight to work with taking as much time as needed to… Read more “Extremely pleased with the quality and timeliness of their services”

The end result is just stunning!

Thank you so much for the beautiful job of framing my son’s piece of art created for his A level. Your advice on type of frame, border and colour was invaluable and the end result is just stunning! The picture… Read more “The end result is just stunning!”

Would definitely recommend Pen Hill Framing for a brilliant result

Fantastic service from Pen Hill Framing. Great choice of different frame styles, colours and size along with many styles and colours of mount. Great advice from Richard and Jo as to what best suits. Artglass is a fantastic upgrade and… Read more “Would definitely recommend Pen Hill Framing for a brilliant result”

Framing Course Review

‘Richard is an expert picture framer and an excellent teacher to boot. I spent several very enjoyable hours learning how to calculate dimensions before cutting mounts, glass and frame and then assembling. Richard is extremely thorough and the technique for… Read more “Framing Course Review”

We will definitely use your service again

My husband and I are delighted with the three frames. The work is faultless and made such a difference to our pictures. We will definitely use your service again and recommend to our friends who also love painting. Thank you!… Read more “We will definitely use your service again”

Fantastic, detailed and honest advice given at the point of sale

Recently came across this company at a village show, and so glad we did. Fantastic, detailed and honest advice given at the point of sale. In terms of options, you seriously couldn’t have asked for more choice; which was a… Read more “Fantastic, detailed and honest advice given at the point of sale”

Five picture frames rescued from thunderflies!

Richard revamped five of my favourite pictures mainly because they had thunderflies under the glass which really spoilt how they looked. Although we kept the frames, Richard suggested the surrounds be replaced because they had faded quite considerably and took… Read more “Five picture frames rescued from thunderflies!”

I am absolutely delighted with the result

“A good choice of frames and excellent service and craftsmanship.  Pen Hill beautifully framed a picture for me and subsequently expertly rose to the challenge of box framing a Darwin style collection of insects my son had compiled studying a… Read more “I am absolutely delighted with the result”

I now have some lovely pictures to look at, transformed by your skilled work

I would like to thank Richard for the excellent framing he did for me on my prized signed motorcycle racing pictures and Formula 1 classic Monaco 1992 limited edition print. Richard and I carefully selected the colour, size and number… Read more “I now have some lovely pictures to look at, transformed by your skilled work”

Richard’s workmanship is second to none and his passion for perfection is so obvious in the end result

We had for sometime been searching for someone to be able to mount our son’s Military Sword. Richard and Jo have been the answer to our prayers. From our first enquiry to the finished mount we can’t praise Pen Hill… Read more “Richard’s workmanship is second to none and his passion for perfection is so obvious in the end result”

It’s really difficult to find a reliable and talented craftsmen, who can frame rather unusual pieces.

Richard has done an amazing job with framing my 4 acrylic paintings. All paintings were made on a deep edge canvases and it’s really difficult to find a reliable and talented craftsmen, who can frame rather unusual pieces. I recently… Read more “It’s really difficult to find a reliable and talented craftsmen, who can frame rather unusual pieces.”

Would absolutely recommend for framing

I approached Jo and Richard about framing a medal and scroll that my husband had received. My request was made trickier as we need to be able to open the frame so the medal can be worn occasionally. Jo and… Read more “Would absolutely recommend for framing”

First class service

First class service. Really appreciate the quality work and craftsmanship that went into our recent orders with Pen Hill Framing. Attention to detail was exemplary as each print had different requirements; ordered on Tuesday and ready to collect on Thursday… Read more “First class service”

5 * Recommend to all our friends and family

What a lovely family business Jo & Richard are so helpful. We could arrange an appointment to suit us, so we went in the evening after work and this was no trouble. There were over 400 frames to choose from… Read more “5 * Recommend to all our friends and family”

8 pictures framed here

My mum and I have had about 8 pictures framed here and I can highly recommend. Richard & Jo provide such a great service and will take time going over the frame, mount and glass options. The results are always… Read more “8 pictures framed here”

What a difference a frame makes...

Hannah Rose, inspired by her participation in the 2019 Rolex Fastnet Race painted a set of 5 watercolour & ink nautical postcards, with all the profits going to Age UK. 

We have framed each one in a different style to show how frames can really impact the look:  

Hannah Rose white frame

Minimalist approach with a single mount & flat white frame.

Hannah Rose double mount grey wooden frame

Double mount with a deep angled dark grey wooden frame to complement Hannah’s painting.  

Hannah Rose float mounting, double mount front view
Hannah Rose float mounting, double mount

‘Floating’ above the background, known as float mounting. The gap between the picture and double mount adds to the visual space. The delicate pewter frame gives a more traditional look.

Shadow box frame
Shadow box corner view

Shadow box frame. The mount is brought forward, and the image is floating with a bigger space behind it creating a greater feeling of depth and much greater visual impact.

Box frame front view 2
Box frame corner view

Box frame giving real depth to the picture which is set back from the glass. Box framing is also brilliant for 3D objects, from coins to cricket bats, football shirts to memorabilia.

What a difference a frame makes...

Memories

‘Sometimes you never know the value of a moment until it becomes a memory...

special moments tell your story’

Frame those memorable moments as keepsakes to remind you of your story, don’t keep them hidden in a drawer.

MBE framed which can be taken out and worn
The Bond - mining landscape www.valerieganz.co.uk

‘The Bond’ mining landscape by Valerie Ganz www.valerieganz.co.uk

Interior Design Tips

Use a variety of frame styles to create a statement art wall, layering up your favourite artwork, playing with scale and a mixture of different sizes, colours and genres.

Never underestimate the importance of framing, the right frame can transform a picture.                                             

Hang art at eye level or just above.