Framing options · Matting

Give the art its own space.

Matting introduces color, texture, and a boundary around the image. Explore a quiet surround, a stronger contrast, or a decorative detail that becomes part of the presentation.

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A bee illustration with a broad dark surround, gold-toned border, and decorative colored accents — Decorative matting around a bee illustration, from the Art Heads gallery.

Window mat or floated art?

Two presentations shown by Art Heads
Presentation	Explore with your framer
Window mat	A cut opening creates a defined surround. Compare its proportions and color against your piece.
Floated on a mat	Consider how the art sits against a larger background and how much space to leave around it.

Color is only one choice.

Art Heads shows acid-free matting in paper, cotton, fabric, metallic, and textured finishes. Look at the surface as well as the shade: the same color can feel different in a smooth, woven, or reflective finish.

Look closely at the cut.

Regular and reverse bevels offer different treatments at the opening’s edge. Ask to compare both beside your artwork, together with the frame and any additional mat layers.

See matting in finished projects