Artful Edge Framing

Boston, United States

4.8

20 reviews

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Telephone:
+1 617-254-1444
Website:
www.artfuledgeframing.com
Address:
55 Harvard Ave, Boston, MA, 02134
b/t Soldiers Field Rd & Franklin St
Allston/Brighton
Nearby public transportation stops & stations:
410 ftCambridge St @ Harvard Ave
490 ftBrighton Ave opp Quint St
500 ftCambridge St @ Franklin St
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Accepts Credit Cards
Yes
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Yes
Wheelchair Accessible
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Local time (Boston) 11:20 Sunday, 29 June 2025

Business hours

Monday 10:00 am – 7:00 pm
Tuesday 10:00 am – 7:00 pm
Wednesday 10:00 am – 7:00 pm
Thursday 10:00 am – 7:00 pm
Friday 10:00 am – 7:00 pm
Saturday 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Sunday –

Description

Specialties

Custom framing, dry mounting, matting, ready made frames, original art, posters, mirrors and framed prints.

History

Established in 2010.

Owners Kim Wilkins, formally from Images and Frames and Julie Dickenson met a gallery and always had dream to open a business that combined their love of art and framing. When both lost their jobs, they decided to turn lemons into lemonade and open Artful Edge Framing. Frames range from simple metal to gold leaf. Our goal is to provide our customers with a beautiful product at a great price. Come in to our store and see the large selection of wood and metal frames, work of local artists, framed prints, mirrors and posters.

Meet the Business Owner

Kim W.

Business Owner

I wanted to be an artist at the age of six when my kindergarden teacher hung a picture I made over our classroom door. I received a MFA from Syracuse University, exploring printmaking, ceramics, painting, stained glass, papermaking and bookmaking. After I graduated I worked at a gallery when a friend told me about an opening at a frame shop, fourteen years later I opened artful edge. It has been the most rewarding experience of my life. Come on in.

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20 reviews of Artful Edge Framing

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Place rating: 5
Boston, MA
We have used Artful Edge for multiple projects– diplomas, vintage posters, etc and are consistently pleased with the quality of work and service. They have an excellent selection of frames, at fair prices, and offer the best customer service of any art or framing business we’ve ever dealt with. They even managed to fix some stubborn scratches on a piece we really loved and were worried about having to part with… true pros! We recommend them without hesitation.
Place rating: 4
Boston, MA
We brought in a painting to frame here that another frame shop was unable to help us with. We had such a lovely experience! Kim was able to find a frame for our painting, even going down to her storage room to find just the right item. We brought 2 more items in after our first experience and plan to do any future framing there. Kim spent a lot of time with us each visit to pick out the right frame and matting which would bring out the richness and color for each piece. Sometimes she would suggest a frame we would never have chosen on our own but which looked terrific on the art work. I highly recommend this shop.
Place rating: 5
Winthrop, MA
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.
Place rating: 5
New York, NY
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.
Place rating: 5
Brighton, MA
Everyone at this place rocks. I came in with a tattered antique map of new york to frame and give as a wedding present. I had no ideas about how to frame/​mat, and I also needed it on relatively short notice (~10 days). They hustled to get it done for me on time, and when the original frame that I purchased wasn’t available by the date I needed, they upgraded me to an even nicer frame that was available at no charge. The outcome was amazing, and my friends fell in love with the gift. I will be coming here for all of my framing needs, and the price was totally reasonable.
Place rating: 5
Jamaica Plain, MA
Great service (and great prices too)! They got my pre-​made frame all set for me and took the time to make sure everything was perfect. The have done great custom work for me in the past. I wouldn’t go anywhere for any framing work!
Place rating: 5
Brookline, MA
My partner and I found ourselves at Artful Edge Framing a day after obtainting a price quote from a competitor in Brookline. We had two etsy prints that speak to our heritage – an Upstate New York guy and a New York City girl. We had the idea of framing them together, side-​by-​side, above our bed.
The shop owner, Kim, was so welcoming. She greeted us immediately and made us feel at home in her lovely shop. Kim took the time to listen to our wants and needs; asked appropriate questions; and helped us come to an excellent decision on both the matings and the frames. Not only was her suggestion more aesthetically pleasing than the other framing store’s, it was 50% cheaper!
I highly recommend this shop for all of your framing needs. Artful Edge is the bee’s knees!
Place rating: 5
Boston, MA
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!
Place rating: 5
San Francisco, CA
Brought some old family paintings, including some on warped cardboard that they had to flatten, and Kim and Eric did a great job framing those too. I appreciate the peace of mind knowing such skilled people were handling personally priceless pieces.
Place rating: 5
Brookline, MA
I came here based on the Unilocal reviews and was not disappointed. Kim and the the crew framed a precious handwritten speech written by my father-​in-​law (now deceased) for my wedding. It was an anniversary gift for my wife. Talk about pressure. Kim couldn’t have been more helpful. Truly. She walked me through many options for the frame and the matte, working through color options that worked very well with the room where it was to be hung. We even went through options that worked with colors inspired from my wedding. We also talked through options for how to treat the note itself behind the glass. She is a blast to work with and to talk to. The end result was astounding and my wife loved it. Kim even wrapped it up before I left. Thanks!
Place rating: 5
Allston, MA
I am certainly no art expert but I received a picture for Christmas and I broke the cheap frame. I walk by this place every day so I stopped in. The owner was very pleasant to talk to, and their work is second to none. I had no intention of buying anything else but ended up buying 2 Warhol prints. I find one so amusing I still laugh when I see it.
Prices are reasonable, service is top notch, what else could you ask for? The owner called me on the day she said she would and everything looks great. They also have some great prints, so take a kook. never know what you may find.
Place rating: 5
Newtonville, MA
Kim and her staff are always knowledgeable, responsive and easy to work with. I have brought at least 8 pieces here and they have all come back fantastic.
Place rating: 5
Boston, MA
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.
Place rating: 5
Hanscom Air Force Base, MA
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.
Place rating: 5
Somerville, MA
This is the only place you should ever have your art framed. My office had so much done here and you couldn’t do it for s better value with your own two hands. Kim is so accommodating, professional and talented. I’ve compared prices thinking the big stores would be cheaper but NOPE! Go here nowhere else!
Place rating: 1
Hanover, NH
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.
Place rating: 5
Allston, MA
So great that they were able to expand their space! I continue to love going there for all my various framing needs. No matter what I throw at them, they always do such a fantastic job! Whenever there is an issue with a frame, which has only happened ONCE the entire time I’ve been going to them, they go above and beyond to correct the issue (which wasn’t even their fault — was the fault of the manufacturer of the materials). I continue to be absolutely thrilled with the results, the customer service and the prices are always great!
Place rating: 5
Boston, MA
The owner is very personable and knowledgeable. Also she’s easy to work with and provided many good ideas and suggestions. The store is nice, large, bright, and welcoming. Prices are fair too. I’ll certainly be back.
Place rating: 5
Brighton, MA
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 ;)
Place rating: 5
ALLSTON, MA
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!