The  Local Independent Framing Expert
 

This recent court case may be of interest to you

http://www.localpictureframer.com/Beware-of-Phoney-Discounts.html

Why Use a local picture framer?
There are many benefits to doing business with Coutures.

• You will get much more for your money. We will provide you with the art and framing solution that you need and do it at a price that is less than the chain store's "discounted price."

•You will be dealing with a professional, educated and qualified craftsman.

•Your local picture framer has product knowledge and skills that the part-time employees of the chain store do not. We regularly educate ourselves in an effort to stay up to date on the latest information, techniques, materials, and design trends.

•A professional picture framer is an artist, a craftsman, and a designer.

•When you shop locally, most of the money you spend stays in your community rather than being sent off to corporate CEOs and shareholders.

•We support our local artists, arts organizations, schools and countless other local programs with donations.

Heartland Cultural Alliance

The long and the short of it is: This is what we do. It is our profession. Add all of those things together and the choice is clear.

A Message from the Coutures

      When deciding to have something custom framed, people are often concerned about making the right decisions when it comes to price, conservation options, and the final appearance of the piece. When you are making an investment in framing for your valuable art these are all very important considerations.

     The simple solution to all of these issues is to choose an independent framer who has been in the field long enough to have an extensive knowledge base of custom framing. The framer should also be able to develop a design that will enhance your artwork, not overpower it or underwhelm it.

     If your main concern is cost, 60% off of an over-inflated price is not going to save you money. Be sure that when you are looking at price to compare apples to apples. If cost is your primary or only consideration let your framer know this. They will then be able to put together a less expensive quality framing package for you. A good framer will also go over your options and let you know if you should consider a more archival alternative.

     As for conservation concerns, you need someone with experience to give you the best options for mounting and displaying your art. Insufficient acid and ultraviolet protection can end up damaging your artwork. In the case of valuable pieces this type of damage is a significant factor in any assessment of worth. A good framer can go over the many different options when it comes to mounting and protecting your art.

Is custom framing expensive?

The answer is, it doesn't have to be. We recognize that sometimes you just want to get something framed and have it look nice without spending a lot of money. Though some items to be framed require special handling and treatment in order to insure preservation or to achieve a certain design, some things do not. A local picture framer can help you understand your options and educate you on the many different choices that can and should be done to protect and enhance your artwork. 

There is a custom picture framing solution for every budget. Coutures can help you find that solution.

Chain Stores must be less expensive than a local business. They're so big they must be cheaper?

The big chain stores offer custom picture framing at so-called "discounted" or "sale" prices every week, 50% off this week, 60% off next week. How can this be? It can't .
Don't believe the hype.

Consumers are realizing that this supposed deep discounting by big retailers week after week is all smoke and mirrors. Picture framing is no different. Visit Coutures local picture framer today and see for yourself.

We don't need to have a "sale" every week because we don't inflate our prices just to discount them. We just charge fair prices everyday.