Business Details
Your Trusted Bespoke Picture Framing Service in Birmingham
Established over 35 years ago, Elba Designs has built an unrivalled reputation for excellence in bespoke picture framing across the Midlands and beyond. Our team of skilled craftsmen combines traditional techniques with modern innovation to deliver conservation-quality framing solutions tailored to individual client needs. Specialising in fine art, memorabilia, and 3D objects, we provide meticulous restoration services and handcrafted frames that enhance both contemporary and classic collections.With a commitment to accessibility, we offer expert guidance and competitive pricing without compromising on quality. Our extensive experience serving artists, photographers, and private clients ensures every project receives the highest standard of care and attention to detail.
Services
Bespoke Framing
Conservation Framing
Restoration Services
Canvas Stretching
Framing Memorabilia
3D Object Framing
Mount Cutting
Exhibition Framing
Modern Framing
Handmade Frames
Highlights and features
- Over 35 years of specialist picture framing experience
- Conservation-quality materials for long-term preservation
- Expert restoration of historic and damaged artworks
- Custom solutions for both 2D and 3D objects
- Award-winning craftsmanship serving professional artists
Services
Bespoke Framing
Tailored framing solutions crafted to individual specifications using premium materials. Our expert team creates unique frames that complement both artwork and interior spaces while ensuring long-term preservation. Ideal for collectors, artists, and homeowners seeking distinctive presentation options.
Conservation Framing
Specialist preservation techniques using acid-free materials and UV-protective glass to safeguard valuable artworks. This service prevents deterioration while maintaining aesthetic appeal, particularly suited for historic documents, vintage prints, and irreplaceable family heirlooms requiring professional protection.
Restoration Services
Comprehensive repair and rejuvenation of damaged frames and artworks employing traditional methods. Our conservators address issues like foxing, tears, and structural damage while maintaining original integrity. Perfect for revitalising inherited pieces or recovering from accidental damage with minimal visual impact.
3D Object Framing
Innovative display solutions for three-dimensional items including sports memorabilia, medals, and textiles. Custom-built shadowboxes and specialist mounting techniques securely present unconventional objects while protecting them from environmental factors, transforming personal treasures into striking wall art.
Exhibition Framing
Professional-grade framing services meeting museum standards for artists and galleries. Precision engineering ensures secure transportation and presentation of artworks in public exhibitions. Features reinforced corners, climate-controlled materials, and discreet hanging systems for commercial and institutional display requirements.
Questions
What types of items can you frame?
We frame traditional artworks, photographs, memorabilia, and three-dimensional objects including medals, textiles, and sports memorabilia using specialist mounting techniques.
Do you offer conservation-grade framing?
Yes, our conservation framing uses acid-free materials, UV-protective glass, and archival mounting methods to preserve valuable artworks and documents long-term.
Can you restore damaged frames or artwork?
Our restoration service repairs frame gilding, canvas tears, and paper damage while maintaining original character and structural integrity using traditional techniques.
Are your frames made to measure?
All our frames are custom-made to exact specifications, ensuring perfect fit and presentation for both standard and irregularly shaped artworks.
What areas do you serve?
While based in Birmingham's Jewellery Quarter, we serve clients throughout the Midlands and beyond with delivery and consultation options available.
