Thinking Outside the Frame

FRAME WORKS does more than simply frame your piece of art, your keepsake, your special momento.  At FRAME WORKS we specialize in "thinking outside the frame."  We take the time to understand your framing needs.  With our Picture-It-First technology we are able to show you any number of framing combinations.  We work with our customers to achieve that perfect finished piece.  Whether it is a child's art work, a poster, a piece of fine art or a shadow box full of memories FRAME WORKS can capture your ideas for that perfect finished piece.

At FRAME WORKS "thinking outside the frame" means we will work with you to create that perfect framed piece that will fit perfectly in your home.  With over 700 frame styles to select from and endless combinations of mat choices we can help you create a framed piece that is not only personal but professionally finished.  We can do it all for you.  Whether it is a simple frame with no mat or one of our special mat treatments we will work with you to find the right combination to enhance your piece.

Sports Corner

Frame Works has teamed up with Sean Thompson and Iowa Hawk Art, www.iowahawkart.com to produce custom framed and matted show pieces.

This original signed piece by Sean Thompson is framed in a 3" black beveled frame from the Larson Juhl Soho collection.  We have added a gold fillet just inside the frame for those great Hawkeye colors.  Using our Wizard mat cutting we cut the Hawkeye "I" into the black top mat which is floated or raised to create depth to the piece.

Commerical Accounts

FRAME WORKS provides framing and installation services to commerical business.  Working with interior designers, architectural firms, small and large business FRAME WORKS can help with your framing and art needs.  Our commerical clients include American Concrete, Des Moines Area Community Colleges (DMACC), Eason Portrait Gallery, Henning Construction, The Iowa Clinics, Jacobson Companies, Mullica Portrait Studio and Trostel's Greenbriar Restaurant.

What our Commerical Clients have to say about FRAME WORKS

"FRAME WORKS has been providing exceptional quality and customer service for Jacobson Companies the past four years.  Jacobson has many facilities and we are busy building our brand and identity with new logos, signage and other projects.  FRAME WORKS has stepped in and really helped us achieve our end goal of quality signage and framing.  At times we need things turned around in days and FRAME WORKS has never failed us.  Jacobson chooses FRAME WORKS not only for exemplary quality of framing but also their customer services.  Thank you FRAME WORKS for all you do for Jacobson Companies.

- Emily Boyd

  Graphic Design Specialist, Jacobson Companies

Photo Restoration Services

Bring back the vibrancy and clarity to your old photographs

Looking for a unique gift idea? In addition to the professional restoration of old or damaged photographs, we also provide customized work such as collages/montages, pop art, background replacements, portrait effects, vignettes, and other special effects that make great gifts. Retouching and glamourization is also available for those almost perfect photos. Contact us for more information on this incredible service!