If your artwork or photos don’t fit the typical frame sizes and shapes, perhaps upgrading it with a custom mat may be just what they need to stand out. Not only will a custom mat make it stand out, but it will add a high-end, gallery feel that will look great for years!

When it comes to matting, there are a variety of choices available to you. From decorative acid-free options like decorative matting and suede matting to metallic options and suede matting options – each can help accentuate art or photos in its own unique way.

An art or photo framed within its outer dimension should be protected from moisture, dust and condensation so it stays pristine longer. A mat cut to fit will also create space between your piece of artwork or photo and the frame to help prevent mold growth over time.

1. Affix the mat to the outside of your frame no matter its style (even if mounted vertically). This can give your artwork or photo an elegant finish without breaking the bank!

If you’re feeling intimidated by how to start matting artwork, a double or triple mat might be just what the doctor ordered – with two neutral outer mats and an eye-catching pop of color in between them will add depth and draw viewers towards your artwork.

2. Make the bottom hems wider than its top, left and right edges in order to counteract an optical illusion created when a lower-width mat appears narrower than its actual width.

3. Select a neutral, dark hue which is just lighter than your art or photo as the outer mat, and use a more striking brighter tone on the inner mat for contrast.

4. Match the color of your art or photo When choosing mats to compliment an artwork or photograph, try matching its dominant hue to a dominant one from its subject matter – for instance if your piece of black and white art features blue or gray tones then its mat should match accordingly.

5. Select mats no lighter than the lightest color in your art or photo for the top mat and no darker than its darkest hue for the bottom mat.

6. To compensate for an optical illusion caused by narrow bottom mat widths compared to wide top widths, use neutral or dark colored mats to line both left and right edges of your mats with neutral- or dark-colored borders on both left and right. This should create a balanced appearance.

7. For an eye-catching finish, consider using a triple mat with neutral outer and brighter, darker inner mats arranged to contrast each other and draw the viewer’s gaze inward toward your art or photo. This will add great depth and draw them towards it. Get your custom logo mats from Ultimate Mats.

Your local craft store could also be an invaluable source for specialty-cut mats that can add custom framing touches for less! Take a look and you may just discover a cheap solution!