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Enter the dimensions of your artwork to get started. Minimum size: 8cm (3.15 inches), Maximum size: 122cm (48 inches).
8 Picture Frame styles
23 Colour Options Availaible
9 Picture Mount Colours
Free shipping Availaible
Standard picture frames are designed for common sizes, but many items you want to display fall outside those limits. Sometimes, the posters picked up on travels, certificates, handmade crafts, fine art prints, canvases, or even decorative mirrors need a picture frame that isn’t available on the shelf. A made to measure photo frame solves this by giving you the exact fit your piece requires. It ensures it looks balanced and properly presented.
Beyond size, a custom photo frame gives you greater control over the overall finish. You can choose the frame style and colour, add a picture mount for emphasis, or include acrylic glazing and backing for protection. This flexibility allows you to easily match your frame to the room's look while keeping your artwork safe. The result is a professional-quality picture frame that enhances the appearance and preserves what matters to you.
With over 28 years of experience in the picture framing industry, we’ve helped millions of our customers across the United Kingdom to find the perfect fit for everything from family portraits to exhibition displays. Our every custom and standard picture frame is carefully crafted for accuracy, durability, and style. We strive to deliver a professional finish tailored to your exact requirements. When standard sizes are not enough, a custom frame gives you the perfect solution.
Designing your custom picture frame with Alison Kingsgate is simple. Our online made to measure tool guides you through each stage, so you can create a photo frame that fits your exact needs. Here’s how it works:
Enter Frame Size
Add your measurements in mm, cm, or inches for a precise fit.
choose Frame Style
Pick from modern, classic, or ornate styles to suit your artwork.
Select Frame Colour
Select from a wide range of frame colours and finishes available.
Select Accessories
Include mounts, acrylic glazing, or backing boards for protection.
Place Your Order
Review your custom frame and order securely with fast UK delivery.
Step 1: Enter Your Size
Start by adding the exact dimensions of your artwork or item. You can enter measurements in millimeters (mm), centimeters (cm), or inches. It depends on what’s easiest for you. Every frame is cut with precision and ensures a clean fit that matches your chosen size perfectly.
Step 2: Select Your Frame Style
Next, choose from a wide selection of picture frame styles to suit your art piece. Options include Modern, Step, Sleek, Classic, Swept, Imperial, Ornate, and Frameless clip frames. Each style offers its own look, so whether you prefer something simple, detailed, or traditional, there’s an option to match.
Step 3: Choose Your Colour
Once you’ve picked a style, you can select from a broad range of colours and finishes. From light tones to dark woods and metallic shades, the variety ensures your frame will blend naturally with your artwork and your interior décor.
Step 4: Add Accessories
To complete your frame, you can add practical extras. Acrylic sheets offer a clear, lightweight, and shatter-resistant alternative to glass. Backing boards provide strength and support, while picture mounts give your artwork extra focus and space to breathe within the frame.
Step 5: Place Your Order
When your design is ready, please place your order through our secure checkout. All picture frames are packed with corner protection and delivered quickly across the UK. Moreover, we offer a tracking system for every order to provide you with peace of mind.
Standard picture frames are suitable when your artwork or photo matches a common size. They are quick to buy and often ideal for everyday use. However, they become limiting when your piece is slightly larger, smaller, or completely different from the standard options available. Trying to squeeze an item into the wrong size picture frame can leave gaps, uneven edges, or even cause damage.
Made to measure photo frames remove those restrictions. By ordering to the exact size you need, you ensure your artwork is properly supported and neatly displayed. You also gain more freedom to choose a style, colour, and finish that complements your space, rather than being restricted to whatever is available in stock.
A custom picture frame is the problem-solver for anything important. Whether it is a certificate, poster, original artwork, or a personal photograph. It delivers a professional fit and a tailored look that standard frames simply can’t achieve.
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Standard Frames |
Made to Measure Frames |
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Limited to common sizes |
Custom sizes to the millimetre |
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Quick to buy off the shelf |
Tailored to your exact artwork |
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May leave gaps or crop edges |
Perfect fit, no wasted space |
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Wide choice of styles and finishes |
Wide choice of styles and finishes |
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Convenient, long-lasting, but restrictive |
Flexible, professional, and long-lasting |
At Alison Kingsgate, custom framing has been at the heart of our business since 1997. With more than 28 years of experience, we’ve built a strong reputation for delivering high-quality picture frames that meet the exact needs of our customers across the United Kingdom. Over the years, we’ve worked with a wide range of materials, including family photographs, posters, fine art prints, and professional displays. This experience has given us the expertise to handle every type of framing requirement.
Every made to measure and standard picture frame is crafted with precision in our workshop. From cutting and joining the frame moulding to preparing mounts, backing, and acrylic glazing, each step is carefully managed to ensure a flawless finish. Before dispatch, every frame undergoes a thorough quality check to ensure it arrives in perfect condition and is ready to hang.
When you order from Alison Kingsgate, you can be confident that your frame is not only made to your specifications but also backed by decades of craftsmanship and attention to detail. Our goal is to give you a frame that fits your item perfectly and lasts for years to come.
We understand the importance of your custom picture frame arriving safely and on time. That's why we offer reliable delivery options to suit your needs.
Our standard service delivers within 5-6 business days. It gives us time to craft your custom picture frame with care before dispatch. If you need your frame sooner, you can select our express option, which delivers in just 2-3 business days.
Alison Kingsgate's every photo frame is securely packaged to prevent damage in transit. We use protective wrapping and corner guards to keep the frame safe. We give a tracking number with each order. It allows you to follow its journey from our workshop to your door.
We understand the importance of your custom picture frame arriving safely and on time. That's why we offer reliable delivery options to suit your needs.See how easy it is to design your own custom picture frame using our online tool. This short video guides you through each step, from entering your sizes to selecting styles, colors, and accessories so that you can place your order with confidence.
To get the right fit, measure the visible area of your picture carefully.
Our tool will automatically calculate the total frame size, including the moulding width, to ensure a precise fit.
Understanding this difference helps ensure your artwork fits perfectly.
Example: If you enter a 20×30 cm aperture with a 3 cm wide moulding, the overall frame size will be about 26×36 cm.
Adding a mount is simple and helps enhance the presentation of your artwork.
Tip: Make the mount aperture slightly smaller than your artwork to keep it secure behind the mount.
The cost of a made to measure picture frame depends on the size and options you select. Custom frames are priced slightly higher than standard sizes because each one is cut to your exact dimensions, which can result in more raw material being cut off.
For an accurate price, enter your measurements in the configurator. The total will update instantly as you choose your style, colour, and accessories.
Yes, we can frame your picture for you. Simply post your artwork to:
Alison Kingsgate , Randolph Industrial Estate, Kirkcaldy KY1 2YX.
Once we receive it, our team will frame it securely and send it back ready to hang.
All our picture frames are made to your exact measurements. If you’re unsure of your photo size, measure its width and height using a ruler or tape measure. Enter these dimensions as the “Picture Frame Aperture” size in our configurator. It represents the visible area of your picture that will appear inside the frame.
Our skilled framers usually take 1 to 2 weeks to craft your made-to-measure picture frame with precision and care. Alison Kingsgate's picture frames are built to order, ensuring the perfect fit and finish before they're dispatched for delivery.
You can enter your picture frame size in millimetres (mm), centimetres (cm), or inches, whichever you prefer.
Our system automatically converts between units, allowing you to switch at any time without compromising accuracy.
Our made-to-measure frames can be created within these limits:
If your artwork exceeds these dimensions, please contact us. We can often make special arrangements for oversized pieces.
Note: The maximum size can be 100cm x 90cm. However, if you are looking for a Modern Sleek frame, the maximum size we can offer is 60cm x 50cm. Similarly, for Ornate Gold frames, the maximum size available is 60cm x 50cm in either length or width to maintain durability and product quality. Due to their sleekness, larger sizes may compromise structural strength.
Yes, you can preview your frame in real time using our interactive design tool. It displays:
The preview updates instantly as you adjust sizes or design options, so you can be confident before placing your order.
We use a clear Perspex (acrylic) sheet instead of traditional glass. It is a safer and more environmentally friendly choice. Moreover, it is also lighter in weight, shatter-resistant, and offers excellent clarity. This feature makes it ideal for both home and commercial framing.
If your order is lost or stolen, please get in touch with us immediately. Our team will investigate the issue promptly, and if the picture frame cannot be recovered, we’ll send a free replacement to ensure you receive your order without any extra cost.
If your frame doesn’t fit, contact us immediately. If we’ve made an error with the size or there’s a fault with the picture frame, we’ll replace it free of charge. There is no need to return the incorrect one. Our priority is to make sure you’re completely satisfied with your order.
Yes, you can design your own photo frame directly on our website using our Made to Measure tool. It allows you to:
This tool makes it simple and convenient to create a photo frame that perfectly matches your artwork and style, all from the comfort of your own home.