Custom Framing Shops in Suwanee, Buford, Johns Creek and Norcross

A family photograph, rolled-up art print or diploma can sit in a drawer for years before finding a place on the wall. Choosing a custom framer starts with deciding what you want to display, how you want it to look and what you are comfortable spending.

These four North Atlanta businesses offer different starting points, from updating an existing frame to building a shadowbox or handling a larger art project. This is not a ranking or an exhaustive list. Editorial inclusion is separate from paid sponsorship and does not represent independent testing of the businesses.

Business details checked October 16, 2026.

Suwanee Frame & Art: Framing with a design focus

Suwanee Frame & Art offers custom framing for fine art, photography, memorabilia and personal keepsakes. Its design approach emphasizes coordinating frame mouldings and mat choices with the piece being displayed.

The shop is at 340 Town Center Avenue, Suite A-6, Suwanee. Customers can visit downtown or begin through an online project inquiry, describing their artwork before discussing suggestions and next steps. For someone still deciding on a look, that provides a way to start the conversation before committing to a particular frame. Suwanee Frame & Art

Scott and Sons Picture Framing: Existing-frame updates and dimensional keepsakes

The Buford location of Scott and Sons Picture Framing is at 1955 Buford Highway. Its services include replacing glass, fitting new mats into existing frames and completing new custom-framing projects.

The company also handles shadowboxes, acrylic displays, canvas stretching and needlepoint or textile framing. That makes its service range relevant to projects that go beyond a flat print, such as a garment or collection of keepsakes. In-home and commercial consultations, along with pickup and delivery options, are offered; ask about arrangements and charges for your particular project. Scott and Sons Picture Framing

Johns Creek Art & Frame: Walk-in or scheduled design discussions

Johns Creek Art & Frame is in Abbotts Village at 11585 Jones Bridge Road, Suite 450, Johns Creek.

Its custom-framing selections include frame mouldings, acid-free mat boards, regular glass and reflection-control glass. Customers can stop in during regular business hours or arrange an appointment to discuss a project.

For a collection of photographs or several pieces intended for the same room, a scheduled discussion offers a chance to work through coordinated choices. Ask for estimates using the same materials across each piece so the total is easier to compare. Johns Creek Art

Colorchrome: Individual artwork and larger framing projects

Colorchrome, at 5555 Oakbrook Parkway, Suite 555, Norcross, combines printing, framing and fulfillment services. It handles individual fine-art pieces as well as high-volume projects.

Its framing options include custom mats, float frames, wood and acrylic shadowboxes, conservation and archival framing, and canvas stretching. The company serves residential customers alongside corporate, hospitality and other commercial clients.

For a project involving both new prints and finished frames, request a quote covering the complete job. Colorchrome’s range also makes it worth considering when several pieces need consistent treatment for an office or shared space. Colorchrome

Questions to ask before approving a framing order

Bring the artwork’s dimensions, a photograph of the intended wall and a budget. If the item is fragile, ask how to transport it before taking it to a shop.

Before leaving an original or paying a deposit, ask:

What does the quote include? Request separate details for the frame, mats, glass or acrylic, mounting, labor and any delivery charges. How will the item be attached? For an heirloom or collectible, ask whether the mounting can be reversed and whether any adhesive will touch the original. What protection am I buying? Ask about mat and backing materials, UV filtering and reflection control rather than relying on a general description such as “premium glass.” Can an existing frame be reused? Compare a glass-and-mat update with the cost of a complete replacement. When will it be ready? Confirm the expected completion date, hanging hardware and how changes after approval would affect the price.

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