Float frames to showcase your artwork: A guide

A float frame is a simple framing approach that makes your artwork feel like it’s suspended inside the frame.

Unlike a traditional frame that sits directly against the artwork's edges, a float frame leaves a small, intentional space around the piece, creating depth and dimension.

The approach

This small detail changes the relationship between the artwork and the frame, allowing the canvas to feel more like an object within the space. Choosing a float frame gives the work room to breathe and feels clean and architectural without adding weight.

Design details

A defining feature of the float frame is the subtle shadow line between the artwork and the frame. This delicate separation creates depth, dimension, and visual lightness.
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We also love that the edging of an art piece is exposed. This raw element can add to the overall design and story of the piece.

Choice

Endless choices of colours, finishes, and profiles are available for float frames that complement everything from bold contemporary paintings to delicate, traditional artwork.

A slim black profile can feel crisp and contemporary, while natural wood brings warmth and texture. Metallic finishes can add a more refined or graphic quality, and painted profiles let you pick up a colour already present in the artwork.

​Whatever type of float frame you choose, they provide a finished, professional appearance without overwhelming the piece.

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