Bellfield Framing - Picture framing, art and artists' materials sales

Style your home with works of art - perhaps selecting pictures to support different themes in each room of the house. Home and office can benefit from pictures which complement the decor. The right picture can be the focal point of a room, especially if it is suitably framed, hung and lit. Pictures can be framed to coordinate with the other furnishings and play just as an important a part in interior design as the lighting, curtains and cushions.

Art is also an investment. "Art never loses its value," says Atul Dhir, the owner of the highly reputed Bellfield Framing in Tunbridge Wells. "A picture will always increase in value and many people, not just collectors, are now considering art as both a gift and a financial asset. A picture makes a very special gift as art is for life and a picture can be passed to future generations as a family heirloom."

Bellfield Framing celebrates its 25th anniversary in 2006. Over the years it has framed most of the pictures in Tower Bridge and also boasts Lady Thatcher as a customer. The silver milestone reflects the concept of the original owners which Atul has maintained since he bought the gallery and framing workshop four years ago.

His aim is to provide a caring, personalised and friendly service to his customers. In addition the staff in Tunbridge Wells, as well as at the two other similar businesses owned by Atul, Cherry Creek in Oxted and Abbey Arts in Bromley, are all enthusiastic about their work and about art.

The art shops display a wide range of artists' work in all categories from the traditional to the contemporary and Bellfield Framing also exhibits the work of many local artists. At Bellfield Framing see the modern art and watercolours, portraits, pastels and nudes displayed and also enjoy the quiet browsing corner, taking plenty of time to appreciate the selection of pictures. There are originals, limited editions and prints and, although there are pictures for sale which are expensive and aimed at the dedicated art lover, there is also a range of very reasonably priced prints which make ideal gifts.

Framing, however, is their forte and customers travel great distances to use the framing services. Bellfield Framing, as well as Cherry Creek and Abbey Arts, offer a framing service to suit all pictures and all tastes. Only top quality materials and professionally accepted framing techniques are used and there are numerous mouldings to choose from, plus many more available through the extensive range of catalogues. There is a wide selection of aluminium and hand crafted frames while the hand-finishing service uses a number of wood profiles which allows for a finish designed for both the specific picture and the customer's taste. Several different types of glass can be used and approved conservation framing techniques are used on all pictures.

Mounting is also important as this adds an extra dimension to pictures, giving space and light and drawing the eye towards the subject. Mounting can also be used in a purely decorative way to suit the dgcor of the room.
Bellfield Framing offers mountings in hundreds of colours and finishes and in a variety of shapes. Hand decoration of mounts includes traditional lines and washes, gold banding, marble paper decoration and gesso-texture finishes.

The three galleries keep up to date with all innovations and new trends in the industry.

Bellfield Framing's experienced team of experts can repair frames that are hundreds of years old and all restoration work is done sympathetically to blend in with the original. This includes replacing and retouching missing pieces of decoration. For restoration work the frames, mounts, glass and back are all made from acid free materials that will last for hundreds of years more. For the perfect gift, make a present of art or simply treat yourself to a picture and maintain both your equilibrium and your bank balance.

Bellfield Framing, Mount Ephraim. Tunbridge Wells. 01892 547805 - Visit the Bellfield Framing website at www.bellfieldframing.co.uk

Cherry Creek. Oxted, 01883 734755
Abbey Arts, Bromley. 0208 4667651