Acrylic frames offer a distinctive alternative to traditional wood and metal framing. With clean lines, contemporary materials, and a refined minimalist appearance, custom acrylic frames can make artwork, photography, memorabilia, and three-dimensional objects feel almost as though they are floating within the space.
At Buckhead Framing Company in Atlanta, we create custom framing solutions using acrylic and Lucite-style materials for collectors, interior designers, galleries, artists, and homeowners looking for something outside of conventional framing.
What Is an Acrylic Frame?
An acrylic frame uses acrylic—often referred to as Lucite or Plexiglas depending on the material—as a visible structural or decorative element of the frame itself.
Unlike traditional framing, where the moulding is typically made from wood or metal, acrylic can create a clean, transparent, translucent, or colored presentation.
The result can range from extremely minimal and nearly invisible to bold and architectural.
Acrylic framing works particularly well in contemporary, modern, and luxury interiors where the goal is to showcase the artwork without allowing the frame to overpower it.
Why Choose an Acrylic Frame?
A Minimalist Look
One of the biggest advantages of acrylic framing is its ability to create a clean visual presentation.
Clear acrylic can visually recede around the artwork, allowing the piece itself to remain the focus. This can be especially effective for photography, contemporary artwork, prints, and minimalist interiors.
A Floating Effect
Acrylic can be used to create framing designs where artwork appears to float within the frame.
This effect can add depth and dimension to a piece while creating a sophisticated gallery-inspired presentation.
Modern and Contemporary
Traditional wood mouldings can provide warmth and architectural detail. Acrylic offers something different.
Its clean edges and transparent qualities make it particularly well suited for: Contemporary artwork • Modern photography • Abstract art • Black-and-white photography • Fashion photography • Limited-edition prints • Design-forward interiors • Commercial installations
Custom Colors and Finishes
Acrylic is not limited to completely clear frames.
Depending on the project, acrylic can be incorporated in a variety of colors, transparencies, and finishes. This creates opportunities to design a frame that works as part of the artwork and the surrounding interior.
For designers, this can be particularly useful when the frame needs to complement a specific palette, material, or architectural concept.
Acrylic Shadowboxes
Acrylic is also an excellent material for creating custom shadowboxes.
Instead of hiding a three-dimensional object behind a conventional heavy frame, acrylic can create a lighter, more contemporary display.
Acrylic shadowboxes can be designed for: Sports memorabilia • Jerseys • Autographed items • Collectibles • Awards • Military memorabilia • Fashion pieces • Personal keepsakes • Objects and artifacts • Sculptural pieces
The transparent qualities of acrylic can allow the object to become the visual centerpiece while the frame provides structure and definition.
Acrylic Frames for Interior Designers
Acrylic framing is particularly popular for projects where the framing needs to complement a sophisticated interior rather than compete with it.
For interior designers, acrylic can provide an alternative to conventional mouldings when designing: Luxury residences • Modern homes • Hospitality spaces • Restaurants • Corporate interiors • Galleries • Showrooms • High-end commercial spaces
At Buckhead Framing Company, we work with designers to create custom framing solutions around the artwork, dimensions, materials, and overall design direction of the project.
Rather than selecting a standard frame from a catalogue, we can help develop a presentation specifically for the space.
Acrylic vs. Traditional Wood Frames
Acrylic and wood create very different visual effects.
Wood frames can add warmth, texture, architectural detail, and traditional character.
Acrylic frames tend to create a cleaner, lighter, more contemporary appearance.
Neither approach is universally better. The right choice depends on the artwork and the interior.
A traditional oil painting may benefit from a substantial wood moulding, while a contemporary photograph might look better with a minimalist acrylic presentation.
Our job is to help determine which framing approach best complements the piece.
Acrylic Frames for Galleries and Collectors
For galleries and collectors, presentation is an important part of the artwork.
A well-designed acrylic frame can provide a sophisticated presentation without visually competing with the work.
Clear acrylic can be particularly effective when the goal is to create a sense of openness around the artwork.
For collectors with multiple pieces, acrylic framing can also help create visual consistency across a collection while allowing each individual artwork to remain distinct.
Combining Acrylic With Other Materials
Acrylic doesn't have to be used by itself.
It can be combined with: Wood • Metal • Matboard • Fabric • Specialty papers • Colored acrylic • Decorative elements • Custom mounting systems
This allows us to create framing that is highly customized to the artwork.
For example, a contemporary artwork might combine a slim acrylic structure with a wide mat, while a three-dimensional object could incorporate acrylic components to create depth around the piece.
Custom Acrylic Framing in Atlanta
At Buckhead Framing Company, we approach acrylic framing as a custom design process.
Every project begins with understanding the artwork, object, environment, and desired aesthetic. From there, we can explore the appropriate frame structure, materials, proportions, colors, mounting methods, and finishing details.
We work with: Interior designers • Art collectors • Galleries • Artists • Homeowners • Businesses • Hospitality projects
Whether you're looking for a minimalist acrylic frame for contemporary artwork, a custom acrylic shadowbox for memorabilia, or a unique framing concept for an interior design project, our team can help bring the idea to life.
Looking for Custom Acrylic Frames in Atlanta?
If you're looking for something beyond traditional wood and metal framing, acrylic can offer an entirely different aesthetic.
From transparent minimalist frames to bold colored acrylic designs and custom shadowboxes, acrylic gives you the ability to create a framing presentation that feels modern, architectural, and distinctive.
Buckhead Framing Company provides custom acrylic framing in Atlanta for artwork, photography, memorabilia, collections, and interior design projects.
Contact us to discuss your project and explore a custom acrylic framing solution.
