The Gathered Garden Studio

Framing Guide

A complete guide to choosing the perfect frame for your fine-art print.

Choosing the right frame is an important part of bringing your artwork to life.
This guide walks you through the available frame styles, how they pair with my floral still life collections, and what to expect when ordering a framed piece.

About my framing partner: Whitewall

To ensure every piece arrives beautifully finished and ready to hang, I work with WhiteWall, an award-winning fine-art printer and framer.

WhiteWall creates each piece using gallery-standard printing and archival framing techniques. They handle the printing, framing, packaging, and delivery directly, so your artwork travels safely from their workshop to your home.

Why I Chose Them

I’ve used WhiteWall personally for many years and have always been so impressed with the unmistakable quality of their prints, the craftsmanship of their frames, and how reliably they package and ship each order. The pieces arrive beautifully made, securely wrapped, and ready to hang; exactly the experience I want for you.

How Framing Works

Your artwork begins as a high-resolution studio print. Once ordered:

  1. WhiteWall prints the artwork on fine-art Fuji Crystal DP II photo paper using museum-quality inks.

  2. They build your chosen frame by hand.

  3. The artwork is framed, sealed, and inspected.

  4. It is carefully packaged in reinforced, protective packaging.

  5. Your order is shipped directly to you from WhiteWall.

This ensures the fastest turnaround, flawless quality control, and minimal environmental handling.

Choosing Your Frame Style

Below are the curated frame options chosen to complement the aesthetic of A Still Life: Reimagined. Each one has been selected for its timeless feel, craftsmanship, and ability to elevate floral still life.

Close-up of a black and gold picture frame with a floral arrangement and a butterfly inside.

London 65 Classic Frame

A bouquet of yellow, pink, and white flowers with a butterfly hovering nearby against a black background.

Barcelona Black & Antique Gold Frame

Yellow and red tulips with white flowers and a butterfly on a dark background.

ArtBox Matt Gold Edge Frame

London 65 Classic Frame - Sculptural and Opulent

The London 65mm is a statement frame designed for art lovers and collectors who appreciate traditional craftsmanship. With a generous 65mm profile, it echoes the character of antique painting frames; rich, weighty, and deeply textured. A softly distressed dark brown exterior pairs beautifully with the antique-gold inner trim, drawing the eye into the artwork.

This frame adds gravitas to floral still-life imagery and enhances colour warmth without overwhelming the composition. Ideal for homes styled in heritage, rustic, or eclectic luxury aesthetics.

Best for: centrepiece walls, statement art displays, classical interiors, collectors.
Depth: 45mm

Hanging system included for easy mounting

When your framed print arrives, it will come with all of the mounting systems already integrated on to the back of the frame, making it ready to take its place on your walls straight away.

Framed painting of mountains shrouded in clouds, with a dark wood frame and gold decorative trim.
A black and white rectangular backlit LED sign frame with a white illuminated inner section.

Barcelona Black & Antique Gold Frame - Minimal, Elegant and Light

The Barcelona frame offers a refined balance of simplicity and warmth. Its slim 12.5mm face in soft gold adds subtle luminosity, while the black sides create a sculptural floating effect around the artwork.

A 7mm shadow gap enhances the print’s edges, giving the piece a modern gallery feel without heavy visual weight. It is the most delicate and contemporary of the three frame options.

Best for: modern homes, Scandinavian styling, understated luxury, smaller spaces.
Width: 12.5mm
Depth: 45mm
Shadow Gap: 7mm

A framed picture of a grey horse running through snow.

Your Floater Frame arrives ready to hang

All of the hardware required to hang your artwork comes ready assembled with the frame. All you need is two nails, screws or hooks and your framed print will be ready to bring your walls to life.

Wooden picture frame with metal corner braces and felt pads on the back for wall hanging.

Artbox Matt Gold Frame - Contemporary, Architectural & Reimagined

The ArtBox is a museum-grade aluminium frame with a sleek gold anodised finish. Its 25mm profile is minimal yet structural, allowing the artwork to appear clean, crisp, and modern. The subtle shadow gap creates the illusion of the piece floating within the frame.

The aluminium build makes it exceptionally durable and lightweight, ideal for those who want a modern alternative to wood.

Best for: contemporary interiors, lofts, minimalist spaces, large-scale prints.
Width: 2mm front (very slim)
Depth: 25mm
Shadow Gap: 4mm

Integrated Hanging System - Your Artbox arrives ready to hang

Your artwork comes ready for your walls and hanging it is easy. All you need are two nails, screws or hooks (depending on the size). It can also be leaned against a wall, on a shelf or on a display easel.

Close-up of a garage door with a yellow frame, showing the ground just outside the opening, with a black rubber bumper on the ground.
Empty white, rectangular electrical or light box with metal frame, mounted on a wall.

Choosing the Right Size

Three framed letters S, M, and L with their corresponding dimensions: 20x20 cm, 40x40 cm, and 60x60 cm, respectively.

Each artwork is available in:

20 × 20 cm — intimate, perfect for small walls or gift collections

40 × 40 cm — versatile and popular for medium spaces

60 × 60 cm — the most impactful statement piece

Please note that the dimensions are of the photographic print itself and not of the surrounding frame.

Fuji Crystal DP II Photo Paper Under Glossy Acrylic Glass

A museum-grade finish designed to honour every petal, shadow, and detail.

Reflected image of a mountain landscape with trees and a cloudy sky on a glossy poster or print, with a visible wooden dock and small boats at the bottom edge.

Your artwork will be reproduced as a true photographic print on Fuji Crystal DP II, one of the world’s leading professional photo papers. Known for its exceptional colour depth, luminous highlights, and velvety blacks, this paper is created specifically for high-end gallery work. The result is a print with remarkable clarity, richness, and tonal precision — perfectly suited to floral Still Lifes.

To protect the print and elevate its presentation, the artwork is face-mounted under glossy acrylic glass. This process fuses the photograph directly to the back of the acrylic, eliminating air gaps and giving the image an almost three-dimensional presence. Colours become more vibrant. Dark tones gain depth. Fine details appear crisp and dimensional, as if the flowers could almost be touched.

Key Features

Fuji Crystal DP II Photo Paper
Renowned for its longevity, colour accuracy, and subtle, elegant surface. This is the same paper trusted by major exhibitions and fine-art photographers worldwide.

Glossy Acrylic Glass (2 mm)
A premium glazing that enhances contrast and saturation while protecting against UV light and physical damage. Lighter and more shatter-resistant than traditional glass.

Exceptional Depth & Presence
The acrylic face-mount method gives the artwork a luminous, almost sculptural quality. Shadows deepen, colours bloom, and the entire composition feels alive.

Archival Quality
Designed to last for decades without fading. Your chosen print retains its brilliance and clarity for the long term.

Ready to Hang
All framed pieces arrive with professional hanging hardware installed, so you can simply place it on the wall and enjoy.