I am fortunate to have a mother who is incredibly talented at needlework. Over the years, she has spent countless hours recreating masterpieces by Klimt and Vermeer. For a long time, we struggled to find a framer who matched her level of dedication. We used to visit neighborhood craft stores where we'd pay a premium for subpar work, all while feeling immense stress leaving behind a piece she had labored over for a year. Finding Kent and Karla was a total game-changer. My parents, who split their time in Canada, have now trusted them with our family's entire collection for years. Kent has an extraordinary eye for detail. He doesn't just pick a frame that "matches"; he selects materials that perfectly complement the texture and tone of the tapestry. His stretching technique is flawless--the work is taut, vibrant, and truly comes to life. Her most recent piece, Vermeer's The Milkmaid, was framed so beautifully that it looks eerily like the original I saw at the Rijksmuseum. If you have high-value or sentimental art that requires a master's touch, look no further. read more

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Used yelp to see if there were any great framing shops I may not have known about, and KENT jumped to the top of the list and is but a short drive away. I took my ukiyo-e print to them, and they couldn't have been nicer or more helpful. It began well: I said "this is special, so I'd like to use the museum quality good stuff" and they said "that's all we ever use," so I knew I was in good hands. The finished product looked terrific (I'd post a pic, but it's under wraps until Christmas) and was, given how busy they are, relatively swiftly done, in about two/three weeks. read more

I brought in a very old, pretty ugly fishing knife to be framed with some old photos. While not attractive, this knife is a family treasure, and the team at Kent treated it as such. They spent time with me going over different suggestions for framing/matting etc. They were really nice and obviously very good at what they do. I am thrilled with the result. It is a Christmas gift and I know it will be the talk of the day. Kent Picture Framing is about a 45 minute drive for me - but I will be going back. Great service - great product! read more

Excellent quality results and service that is above and beyond. The staff are knowledgeable, warm & helpful. My dad (a painter) trusts them for his artwork framing needs, and he suggested I go there to get my diploma framed. Turned out beautifully! Highly recommend this place. read more

Kent Picture Framing is my go-to for framing paintings and and photographs. They are knowledgeable, experienced, and friendly. I have relied on them for suggestions and advice many times, and always been very happy with the results. Most of the paintings in the photo I have attached were framed by Kent. They are not necessarily cheap, but I think they are reasonably priced considering the high quality of their work. read more

KENT Picture Framing - Most of these pieces were framed by Kent Picture Framing. Great job guys! - Framing Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

I'm not biased, nor have any issues with the competitor, I just had two large canvas paintings I've been meaning to get stretched and framed, forever now, and with no idea where to go. I sourced 5 different places online and dwindled it down to two- which I went to, in -store, to talk about options and pricing. I think it's ok and important as well to say the competitor's name to help out others who may start off just as lost as I was. So I first went to Frameographic - they had great reviews. I walked in and a tall man, bald, with dark framed glasses attended to me. The person who attended to me, was neither welcoming nor friendly. I described what I was looking for, described the paintings themselves -colors, etc and gave dimensions of the two. His responses were all curt, cut and dry, and honestly, felt like I was imposing. I was restricted in options and I mean just one. His frame selection ( that he picked out for what I'd described) looked frankly aesthetically bad, disappointing or underwhelming and super cheap. I got the quote which was way more than I thought it would be, but didn't dare question it. I only said, "wow, more expensive than I thought" and he responded "yah, it's expensive for framing." I then made my way to KENT Picture Framing, just to get a 2nd quote and opinion to compare. I walked in KENT studio and WOW - no exaggeration, I was immediately welcomed kindly and warmly asked how (ERIN) she could help me. I suppose that's how one should be treated but it was such a stark contrast to what I just received at Frameographic. I gave the exact same description as above and Erin, showed me in studio examples of already different options, framed, just stretched, and beautiful different frame options, like aesthetically attractive and of genuine quality. Here's the next kicker. Prepared to hear a heftier quote, turns out, and I kid you not, Erin quoted me HALF the price of the more complex stretching and beautifully paired aesthetic frame ( AND readily adjusted just as gorgeous, quality wood frame selection to my pricing level) and $50 less if I were to just stretch than what Frameographic quoted me. Unfreakingbelievable. I left and came back within the next 45 minutes with each canvas in hand and paid the deposit to do the more complex, full stretch and framing option. Erin picked the most beautiful looking frames and I am soooo excited! I will be writing another review on the outcome, but honestly, my experience here was so dramatically better, from customer service, to aesthetic eye to quality to pricing, I just felt this in itself well deserved a review!!! KENT Picture Framing has no idea I am writing this review (I just got back from dropping off the 2xcanvas paintings), but heck if I wasn't going to commend them for the outstanding care in customer service and just level of attention, aesthetic knowledge and professionalism to what they do!! I was skeptical of the whole father-daughters thing, (for whatever reason??), but wow, again, serendipitously, just blown away! Even the atmosphere of KENT studio FEELS and looks more like an atelier vs an out of the box commercial store. My framed paintings I'm told, will be ready in around two and a half weeks, so I will definitely inform yelpers on end-result. And I am never, THAT motivated to write a review...so the fact that I have at this stage, for KENT- is just telling in itself! read more

I purchased an old 24hrs of Le Mans poster which I wanted to have framed. The staff at KENT are extremely helpful, made lots of suggestions with mats and frames. I decided to go with a floating look, poster was extremely curled from shipping but they managed to get it nice and straight. The end product looks great and even though it was done over the Easter weekend it was completed quickly. Thanks so much, so happy with the end result will recommend to friends and family. read more

KENT Picture Framing - Original 1972 24hrs of Le Mans poster framed by KENT. - Framing Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

I showed up here with a little hesitation because I thought what I wanted framed was kind of stupid. Kent thought it was great idea and I left it with him. Some of the details he picked up on that I never would have thought of: the matte matches the old paper (it's an ad from 1942); there is a fine second black border between the ad and the matte so the thing really pops. I had a great time and the price was fantastic. read more

KENT Picture Framing - Matted to match the vintage ad - Framing Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

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My pictures were absolutely beautiful and I'm so glad I took them into Kent Picture Framing! He made great suggestions and my frames are museum quality. Really beautiful work, thank you! read more

I wont go anywhere else for my framing needs. Friendly staff, extensive frame selection and reasonable prices. You wont regret it!

Exceptional customer service and great results for a reasonable price! Highly recommend!!

This is my 1st experience with Kent Framing and the overall experience has been very professional. We met with Kent himself and he patiently worked through several different solutions for us. He was very concise and explained different framing, matting and glass options. It was very clear that the work would be done properly and the pricing, in comparison to big-box framing stores in the City, was very competitive. Exceptional work for a fair price. Can't beat it. read more

Frame shops are in the same category as dry cleaners, corner stores, and butchers...every neighbourhood needs one. KENT Picture Framing is on the border between False Creek and Kits, and it was really needed in this area. Kent, the owner/operator, has more than ten years of experience and is really creative when it comes to matting, framing, and mounting options. I have had two pieces framed by Kent and was thoroughly satisfied with the price and product. I also appreciated how Kent took the time to run through all of the options available to me. Outstanding customer service! read more

Influenced by some reviews I had read about Kent's Framing I went there with two delicate pieces I wanted framed in a particular way. Kent confirmed my initial thoughts as well as provided me with a few more ideas to enhance or build upon my initial plan. He also provided me with a fast estimate and advised when the pieces would be done. I returned later to retrieve the two pieces and they were framed significantly better than what I had anticipated. What struck me was the neat and meticulous manner in which he completed the frame on the backside of the pieces. To me that told me everything about the craftsmanship of this framer. The cost of the pieces was exactly per the estimate. Going to a framing shop can be a crapshoot and the prices can be astronomical. Not at Kent's. I was more satisfied with the work than I what I had even envisioned. I won't go anywhere else next time I need something, anything, framed. Kent's Framing is superior! DO'B read more

Kent is experienced, knowledgable and fair priced. I've had two prints framed by Kent, and both pieces turned out even better than I had hoped. I couldn't be happier with the quality, the price or the quick turnaround. Great work! read more

Had some rolled up poster sized art I needed framed and they suggested plaque mounting them instead as was much cheaper and more durable. They turned out great. Highly recommend these guys read more

Beautiful quality work, and he helped us find the perfect frame (actually his first suggestion was bang on, he really knows his stuff). Very helpful! read more

Kent is the best framing shop I've encountered so far. As a professional photographer, I have high standards + expectations and they delivered professional-quality work for a print I needed to deliver to a client. Furthermore, they were kind, accommodating, and were able to complete the work in a short time-frame without sacrificing any quality whatsoever. I was blown away. I'll be going back to Kent for all my framing in the future. read more

Really, really top quality. The staff is very friendly, will take as much time as you want to talk through different options and give you framing ideas. In my case, they steered me away from a couple crazy directions I was thinking of going in. Turned out to definitely be the right move. Work was done promptly and exactly as quoted. There may be cheaper places but for the service, attention to detail, and exquisite results, I would choose Kent. read more

My best friends husband passed away at the end of March 2014 and their Anniversary is June 08th. So I wanted to get her something special in Memory of her husband, but also includes her, so I bought them each a Star from the star registry. The certificate came with the star's named after each of them and a star chart to highlight where their stars are in the sky (as you can see them with the naked eye) and a Swarvoski Star ornament. I wasn't happy with the cheap frame the certificate came in and I wanted everything framed together to make it more presentable. I read the reviews for Kent Framing and thought all those people can't be wrong so I went in and gave them a try. I was greeted right away by Allison who was cheerful and helpful as I had no idea what I needed. She showed me some ideas with colours and layouts. I left it in Allison's hands. When I went to pick it up a little over a week later I was very, very happy with the layout and how it all worked together beautifully, I was almost in tears of how well done it was. I am very excited and proud to be presenting this special gift to my best friend. Kent Framing is reasonably priced, quality work, professional and friendly service. I would highly recommend Kent Framing for all your custom framing or any framing you may need done. I will be going back. Thank You to the staff at Kent Framing. A very satisfied customer, Janis Venn Vancouver, BC read more

Kent has framed a number of various kinds of paintings for me.I keep going back because I have been delighted with the professionalism, reliabiity and flair he and his staff display and the suggestions drawn from his considerable experience in framing and media more generally. His studio is already spacious enough to be able to focus on the item in question without distraction but it is going to be expanded even further. He is obviously most anxious to please his customers and is very personable in his dealings. read more

kent is a sensitive soul. he has done many works for me l both large and small. i am more than happy with all of it. he has an artist's soul and treats all works to be framed as personal project. he has also hung all my works in my personal apartment. i had more art than wall space and he made it work. this guy is a keeper. you will be happy. read more