Frame & Mount Colours for Personalised Name Pictures

The finishing touch for your bespoke baby gift or christening keepsake

Your bespoke name painting deserves a frame and mount that complements its style and fits beautifully in your home. Whether you prefer a classic white for a soft nursery look, a warm natural wood for heritage charm, or a subtle mount colour to enhance the artwork, we’ve made the choices simple and clear.

Frame Options

We offer two timeless finishes, both hand made in the UK:

White Frame
A clean, light finish that suits nurseries and contemporary décor. It brings out soft colours and keeps the focus on the artwork.

Natural Wood Frame
A warm, traditional choice with gentle grain and a cosy, handcrafted feel — perfect for classic interiors or country-style rooms.

Every personalised painting is carefully mounted and framed to complement the artwork and suit your home. The right mount gives the picture space to breathe and allows the colours to feel balanced and harmonious.

To keep things elegant and uncomplicated, we offer a small selection of thoughtfully chosen mount options.

Plain Single Mount

A soft off-white mount — the same shade as the watercolour paper itself.


This creates a clean, seamless look and suits every design. It is a timeless choice for nurseries, christening gifts and traditional interiors.

Double Mount Option

For added depth and subtle colour, you may choose a double mount.
This includes an inner coordinating colour beneath the off-white top mount, giving gentle contrast while maintaining an elegant finish.

If you are unsure which colour would suit your painting best, I am always happy to choose for you so everything feels beautifully balanced.

Available Coordinating Colours

  • Pale Pink – a soft dusky blush

  • Mid Pink – a richer, deeper pink

  • Baby Blue – a mauve-toned soft blue

  • Pale Green – a muted grassy green

  • Mid Blue – a darker toned blue blue

  • Mid Green – a darker bottle green

  • Pale Turquoise – gentle and fresh

Each colour has been selected to enhance traditional watercolour illustrations without overpowering them.

If you are unsure which shade will best enhance your painting, I am always happy to choose on your behalf so the overall effect feels harmonious and balanced.

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Decorated Mounts – A Truly Unique Finish

For a more distinctive and luxurious presentation, you may choose a decorated mount — a unique addition that gently extends the design beyond the artwork itself.

Small hand painted elements are added around the mount border, echoing the theme of your personalised picture.

For example:

  • Butterflies for a fairy design

  • Tiny bones or footprints for a dinosaur theme

  • Little flowers for woodland or floral illustrations

  • Mini tractors, stars or vehicles for adventure-themed designs

These details are subtle and carefully spaced, enhancing the artwork without overpowering it. The result feels beautifully cohesive — as though the illustration naturally continues into the frame.

Decorated mounts are especially popular for luxury christening gifts, bespoke nursery wall art and heirloom baby keepsakes, offering something truly individual and crafted with care.

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What mount colour should I choose for my personalised name picture?

If you prefer a timeless and traditional look, the off-white single mount is always a safe choice. If you would like a little more colour, a double mount with a coordinating shade can gently enhance the artwork. If you are unsure, I am very happy to choose the most suitable option for you so everything feels harmonious.

What is a decorated mount?

A decorated mount includes small hand painted elements around the border of the mount itself. These details echo the theme of your picture — such as butterflies for a fairy design or tiny bones for a dinosaur theme — creating a truly bespoke and distinctive presentation.

Can you help me choose the best option?

Absolutely. If you would prefer not to decide, simply leave the choice to me. I will select the mount and finish that best enhances your personalised painting and suits the overall design.

Are the pictures supplied ready to hang?

Yes, all personalised name paintings are professionally mounted and framed, ready to hang or gift as a bespoke baby present or christening keepsake.

What is the difference between a single mount and a double mount?

A single mount is one layer in soft off white, matching the watercolour paper. A double mount includes an additional coloured layer beneath the top mount, creating subtle depth and a refined finish.

How to choose your mount

  1. Consider your décor
    Think about the room where your picture will hang — a pale blue mount can echo soft nursery walls, while warm grey works well in a living space.

  2. Think about the artwork tones
    A subtle mount can help delicate colours sing, while a deeper shade can ground a bold illustration.

  3. Match the mood
    Choose a mount that feels right for the piece: calming, cheerful, classic, whimsical.

Why does colour matter?

The mount does more than frame your painting — it creates visual breathing space and guides the eye gently into the artwork. A carefully chosen mount can:

  • Enhance the colour harmony of the illustration

  • Make the piece feel larger and more finished

  • Tie the art into your room’s palette

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