What is a Classic Frame?
A classic frame overlaps the edge of the canvas slightly, holding it snugly within a solid outer molding. This traditional presentation creates a clear, structured border between the painting and the wall, offering a timeless aesthetic suited to classical, transitional, and heritage interiors.
What is a Floating Frame (Shadow Box)?
In a floating frame, the stretched canvas is mounted from the reverse side, leaving an intentional 0.25 to 0.5-inch recessed gap between the canvas edges and the interior frame walls. This creates the optical illusion that the canvas is suspended or floating in mid-air inside the frame, with subtle shadows emphasizing its three-dimensional presence.
Which Framing Style Complements Your Interior?
- Choose Floating Frames: For contemporary apartments, minimalist modern spaces, abstract art, and modern spiritual portraits where edge-to-edge breathing room is preferred.
- Choose Classic Frames: For classic living rooms, traditional pooja spaces, ornate gold themes, and botanical landscapes where a defined wooden border anchors the painting.
- Choose Rolled Canvas (Unframed): If you prefer to wrap or frame the piece locally through your trusted neighborhood craftsman.