Thankful to find a great place to rely on. Friendly service with warm expertise (very much needed because it feels like there are unlimited options). They've done several of our art prints and diplomas and we will plan to return here for any future services. read more

Artful Edge is top notch. I am a professional artist and live in the NY area but Artful Edge, and Kim its owner, are so good -- efficient, artistic, reasonably priced - that I go there (in Allston) for all my framing needs. read more

There is a reason that Kim (owner) and her team are always super busy - they do the best framing in New England, and perhaps in the US. Museums, hotels, businesses all come to Kim for her eye for detail, selection of frames, colors, mats, textures is almost limitless! I won't let anyone else frame my collection of rare posters and original art work, and always happy to wait as long as it takes. Kim will take the time to work with you on selecting the perfect frame, mat color, etc.. Her pricing is very fair for the quality of her work! Artful Edge is the best! read more

Over the last 8+ years, we've had dozens of items framed by the Artful Edge team. Every piece is better than the last. We've had maps collected from traveling, various diplomas, family artwork and prints framed into masterpieces. We recently had 4 oversized old architectural diagrams from our mid century modern house meticulously flattened and mounted into incredible show pieces. These guys can do it all! They're the real deal. If you have precious pieces that need a permanent framed home, you're in good hands. They'll help you find the right mounting technique, matte and frames to fit any budget. Highly recommend! I'm a customer for life. read more

Just picked up my third framed piece from Artful Edge, and it's absolutely gorgeous! My partner and I are autograph and comic book collectors, and it's important that we showcase our pieces well and safely. Every time we come to get something framed up, the staff here spend 20+ minutes with us talking about matting, colors, framing style, preservation techniques, etc. in order to make sure we get exactly what we need. The pricing is also extremely fair given the quality of the work they do here. Highly recommend this place for any other collectors in the GBA looking to safely showcase their prized possessions. read more

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The people who work here are artists. The selection of framing, colors, mats, texture - they think about it all. I am so pleased with the beautiful job they did on the work I brought in. Really enjoyed the process. They didn't try to upsell me and were honest about where I might splurge or save in the process. Extremely fair pricing (comparable or lower than Blick / Big Picture and IMO better quality and shopping experience). Can't recommend highly enough! read more

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I've had a ton of items framed here over the years and they always to an amazing job. Kim and her team are second to none. Not only do they do amazing framing work, but they will also provide help in picking the right frame to match you're a piece of work. Above all this, it's also the great and incredibly personable service that I always receive every time I walk to the door that keeps me coming back year after year. I can't recommend this place enough for any great piece that you're looking to have framed.. read more

This is the only place in Boston I will go for my framing! I learned a long time ago places like Michaels way overcharge. I have had several things framed here in the past and they have always been professional and helpful and delivered great quality. read more

Sometimes you come across a group of people who truly are experts in their field. That is how I would describe Kim and the team at Artful Edge. We brought in a painting that needed to be framed, which was very personal to us. Kim and the staff worked to find the right frame, and even provided a list of detailed instructions on how to properly hang the painting on our wall. They truly did go above and beyond, which is why there are so many 5 star reviews here. read more

Kim is so knowledgeable, friendly and has great taste. We bought a painting from Saatchi Art and due to Covid it arrived in less than stellar conditions. Kim fixed it and helped to choose a frame that would look nice. If you want great service for your beloved art come here. read more

Artful Edge Framing - Kim saved our painting and chose a beautiful frame!! - Framing Near Me - Allston, Massachusetts

They did an amazing job on a number of prints and even two ceramic tiles in a box frame. I can't begin to tell you how fair they were and how wonderful they were. We will be back again! read more

I'm an artist and have been going to Artful Edge for about a year now to have my work framed. It's the absolute best! Kim and her staff are so knowledgeable, friendly, and thoughtful. Kim always helps me find beautiful, unique frames that are perfect for my paintings and they have such a great inventory there that I'm always excited by all the options they show me. In addition to all the bespoke frames, they also have pre-made ones, in case you're looking for something quick and easy. In deference to the pandemic, they have large plexiglass shields set up between the staff and the customers and they limit the number of people in the store at a given time. I'm very conservative in terms of taking risks around COVID and I've always felt extremely safe in the shop. read more

If I could give artful edge and Kim 10 stars I would. I ordered a frame from an online company and there as a problem with the print. I showed up to artful edge for the first time and asked Kim if she could help because my client needed it in two days. Kim called a printer in Boston and offered to pick it up for me. Everything was ready when I needed it and it looked even better than the previous version as she recommended shrinking the matte. Thanks again Kim, Ill be back for sure. read more

I found this place while on my way to the Allston Post Office to drop off some posters to be shipped. I stopped in and was impressed with the store so I figured I would try out a new shop to get my posters framed. This is what I found from my experience. 1) Great Prices for same quality or better then other stores I have used in Boston 2) Great location EASY PARKING 3) No deposit needed, pay when you pick up 4) Very, very friendly, knowledgeable and helpful staff. 5) Very good selection of DIY frames as well as custom fame options. I now have had 2 items framed there in the last month or so. You can see one of them in the picture sections ;) read more

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Excellent work and service, but more importantly, excellent people. We had a collage framed here and absolutely love it. The owner, Kim is knowledgeable, friendly and very hard working. She stayed after close one evening to get us what we needed, although it was a last minute request from our side. 5 out of 5 stars doesn't really define it. There should be a higher rating available for them. read more

We just took home (2) more beautiful pieces from Artful Edge and they came out better than expected!! Thanks a million times. read more

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The staff at Artful Edge met me with compassion and professionalism when I approached them with a last minute need, framed photos honoring my recently deceased father. Emily worked with me to find an expeditious solution, provided ahead of an already tight time bound need, and never expressing the stress I know she was under. Amazing group of people. With heartfelt thanks - Your new loyal customer, David. read more

I have not had anything framed [yet]. This review is for their amazing customer service. We had one issue after another with different vendors to receive the actual picture picture, so we ended up cancelling our framing order. Through the entire process, Kim was extremely personable and responded to my emails promptly. Customer service is a huge part of any business and Kim totally gets that. I will surely use Artful Edge if we ever get our picture delivered. read more

I kept forgetting to give this place a 5 stars review. The service is great! Kim is great! She's very knowledgeable and recommended me many frames but will still listen to see what I like and then she goes on from there. All my wedding photos were finally framed and looked so beautiful! I was in the middle of moving to a new location and didn't even pick up my wedding photos till a few weeks later and they're so nice to let us keep it there for a bit so it won't get ruined. The wood frames were all imported from Italy and they're not cheap. My wedding photo sessions already costs over $1k and then the 5 wood frames costs about the same. Too this day I still didn't get to hang then up yet because we don't have a permanent home yet. Until we do, can't wait to put them up. Kim chose all the frames that matches the pictures and goes with the theme. There is one frame that I regretted choosing. But it does match the picture. I recommend this place!!! read more

Forget about everyone else or thinking you can do it yourself. I go out of my way to go to them because they really are the best. I've had them frame everything from pieces that are over 100 years old to movie posters. They go over everything with you to assure you are getting the type of result you are looking for. Their price isn't cheap, but you will never question the quality of their work. read more

I decided to come here to get my masters degree framed, and Kip was very helpful in deciding the frame and matte finishing to use based on my style and preferences. There are literally hundreds of options of various frames to choose from, so it can be a little overwhelming if you don't know what you wants. Kip was also kind enough to give me a graduation discount as I didn't have the running coupon on hand at the time. Total turn around time is 2 weeks typically. Will update once I have the finished product on hand! read more

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Fantastic customer service! Slight mishap in communication led Kim to immediately help me - she came to pick up the frame in question and resolve any issues within hours. And beyond that, the frame is beautiful! I'm so happy with it, particularly as scarves are difficult to perfect. I really appreciate their care for service and would definitely come back again. read more

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Artful Edge is the place to go for your professional framing needs. I decided to take two pieces to Artful Edge after reading the amazing reviews they received right here on Yelp. I don't know if my review can fully capture how impressed I am with the amazing service I received at Artful Edge Framing, but I am going to give it a shot! I came into the store with a print and a map. They took their time showing me how to make my pieces look their best while being conscientious of my budget. Both were framed beautifully and within two weeks. Highly recommend! read more

Thank you Kim & the team for my framed vintage poster! As always you guys are top notch!!!! read more

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This is a picture of my dad looking at a picture of my mother just before he shipped out for Normandy, the Battle of the Bulge, liberating a concentration camp and all the other fun of WWII. I wanted to post it on facebook on Veterans' Day, but dropped it, shattering the glass. ( My dad and the picture survived so much, but he came home to sire a real klutz.) I took it to Artful Edge and they treated it like the treasure it is, even polishing the frame. They figured out how clumsy I am and wrapped it in enough bubble wrap to cover a horse. They probably would have bubble wrapped me, if I had asked. (If you are giving somebody a horse any time soon, call me, I can help.) Seriously, they are skilled, talented people, incredibly nice, and their prices are reasonable. I saw lots of pieces of "real" art there, and they all looked great. The location is on the gritty looking end of Harvard Street, just next to the Post Office, but they do just as nice work as places in fancier areas. I've always found street parking, and if you have a heavy piece, some nice young employee will carry it to your car. What more could you ask? read more

The 5 star reviews here are completely deserved. I had my Master's Degree framed here, and was sure I was going to end up paying through the nose, ears, or whatever your favorite orifice happens to be. I was pleasantly surprised by the initial price, which the girl at the counter took another 20% off of. The work is also stellar. I'm a miserable human being, so usually I enjoy complaining about things, but I can find nothing wrong with the work here. They helped me pick out colors for the matting that matched my degree wonderfully, and even matched my school's colors. The quality of labor appears to be excellent as well. I'll definitely be going back whenever I need something framed read more

The rave reviews are totally deserved! Kim has true people skills, is super knowledgeable, and is an artist in her own right too. I came in there to get our ketubah framed (after almost a year being rolled up!). I was rather daunted by the task of selecting the right frame. She did an amazing job walking me through the process and selecting the right group of frames for me to check out. The cost is very reasonable, given how gorgeous the frame is going to be (around $140. It sounds like a lot, but it's totally worth it). While I was there, a couple were picking up an order of 12 pieces. I can see the work ranged from a kid's artwork with essay to specially commissioned paintings. All were superbly done! Beautifully matted and perfectly framed, all perfectly complimenting the work they were showcasing. They also sell ready-made frames for very cheap. Now I just need to become a grown up and be able to afford real art for her to frame! read more

Artful Edge continues to impress. I surprised my partner with a framed map of the United States National Parks system for Christmas and she loved it. Kim suggested framing the map onto cork board so that we could put in pushpins for every site we visited and I chose a frame to match the prior frames. She loves the gift, and frankly, the result was fantastic! read more

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And its the second time I've used Artful Edge Framing... and still, amazing. In and out faster than expected, and at half the cost! Wont ever go anywhere else! read more

This review is way long overdue. I am a regular customer and have had oil, watercolor, pastel and vintage gouache art framed at this shop. I discovered Artful Edge about 2 years ago and never bothered to look anywhere else since. Hands down the BEST frame shop I have EVER used. Kim and her team have an incredible artistic 'eye' to discover the perfect frame and matte to bring out the best in your art. They can 'see' what 'look' you are after and will nail it every time. They ask all the right questions in the correct order. You will not have the 'surprise' price most frame shops give after laboriously trying to find the right 'look' for your piece. The selection and quality of frames is unmatched. Bring your piece in and give it the 'Artful Edge Frame' finish - guaranteed happy ending. Look at all the other reviews here .... that doesn't happen by accident. A++++ read more

After working on a family photo project, I went to Artful Edge today, excited to have several of my prints custom framed. Kim took the time to help me find the most beautiful frames and she gave me a great price too. However, when I got home, it turned out that my husband had drastically underestimated the cost of custom framing and he was unhappy with how much money I had spent. This was MY fault and I knew I needed to swallow my pride and make it right. After all, I couldn't look at the beautiful photos on my wall for years to come, always remembering that they caused a fight. My husband and I got in the car and went all the way back to Allston. Kim welcomed us into the store (after hours, even) and she worked with us to come to a price that we could all be happy with- without sacrificing the quality and beauty of the end result. I ended up just having one of the larger prints framed and Kim was completely understanding about the fact that I will just have to come back and have the other two framed at a later time and she didn't make me feel bad about it either... Thank you for being so wonderful, Kim. read more

I had an inexpensive poster to frame and found these guys on line. They had excellent reviews and a 20% off coupon on their website so off I went. They were great! I was pretty indecisive and the man who helped me was helpful, patient and knowledgeable. I went in a week or two before Christmas and my print was ready by New Year's weekend which is amazing for that time of year. I found the price to be more than reasonable as it was a large print and professional framing can get really expensive. The print looks great, couldn't be happier with my choice....high quality product, professional and courteous service. This is my new go to for framing. read more

As a freelance concert photographer with a full time pet photo business, I know the market and Artful Edge is easily the best frame shop in the Boston area, if not the entirety of Eastern New England. I've had close to a dozen of my own concert prints signed by the artists and they've framed them all behind U/V protected glass with preservation methods previous frame shops didn't utilize. They helped me put together an anniversary present for my partner and they were the ONLY business I trusted to help me frame an autographed photograph of Muhammad Ali in a way that will preserve it for generations. I also happen to know that when Celtics Legend Paul Pierce had his #34 Jersey hung from the rafters of the Garden, the Celtics organization had Artful Edge put together the large framed commemorative gift they presented the former Celtics captain during the on-court ceremony. They can do it all. If professional photographers and the Boston Celtics all have confidence in them, you should too. read more

My husband and I always try to bring back a poster or local piece of art from our travels. And for my husband's milestone Birthday, I went to the Artful Edge and had eight of these pieces framed. Kim and Emily were incredibly helpful and the pieces turned out beautiful. In addition, after an unexpected issue with their machine, Kim went above and beyond by personally delivering my last two pieces to make sure I had them in time for my husbands birthday. I can't praise Kim and her team enough. I highly recommend The Artful Edge. read more

We have used artful edge on many different occasions and we have always ended up very satisfied with the results. The pieces we needed framed ranged from brand new posters, through archival newspaper items, and even antique maps. The staff working there is very knowledgable and we felt comfortable knowing that they would handle even the fragile old pieces properly. Another huge plus is that the choices of frames and mats there are endless and you can really have fun when picking them out for your piece. Highly recommend if you are looking for high quality, professional and very customizable type of framing. read more

Absolutely love this place. Kim was fantastic in her service and made my day. Extremely friendly staff and wonderful environment to be in. When it comes to getting anything framed, I wouldn't recommend any other place besides here. If I could give them a 6/5 stars I would ! Will definitely be coming back here in the future ! read more

I had to come on here for the first time to say what an amazing job Artful Edge did on a piece for me. I had, admittedly, quite a unique piece for them to do. My design was challenging, the mounting was strange and I was indecisive... could a customer be more frustrating? But they sat down with me, helped me nail down a beautiful (but still difficult) design, and did so like we'd been friends for years. They really go above and beyond to make you happy, while in the design process, with the result, and with the price. My piece would have a third of the quality and been twice the price anywhere else. But I'll come back to them because of how amazing they are personally and how happy they made my dad on Christmas. Ladies, thank you for framing those World Series papers for me; I will brag about you every possible chance! PS. They beat my already short due date by two days! read more

My wife and I have had many pieces framed here, from our most valuable artwork, to inexpensive posters, to sentimental pieces. Kim, Eric and co. treated every one with the utmost care and importance. Their creative solutions to some of our framing projects are impressive. When there were delays due to imperfections in the materials, they had clear communication and set realistic expectations. (As long as I know what's up, I understand that stuff happens, no big deal.) From the service to the prices, this is the best frame shop in the city. read more

Excellent framing. Super customer-focused. A frame came in different than I expected and they re-did it without any hassles. Kim has a great eye and really cares about her work. I will now take all my framing projects here. Thank you! read more

After reading the other reviews posted here, I expected a welcoming environment and knowledgeable, friendly service. I received none of these things on my visit to the artful edge. The person who took my order seemed clueless about the different options and pricing, and kept looking over her shoulder as though expecting backup. When I arranged to pick up the frame, the employee didn't mention closures. When I took a large detour to pick up frame, the shop was unexpectedly closed at 4:30 PM on a Thursday with no explanation in the window, on the website, or on their phone message. I called again during their published working hours and left a message asking when they actually would be open. The framed photo was intended for my boyfriend's birthday, but as that's today, and I still haven't heard anything from the Artful Edge, it seems like I won't be able give it to him. The framing could be very high quality. But that seems a bit irrelevant when it is impossible to pick up your frame when you arranged due to sporadic and unannounced closures. read more