Paintbox Soho

The guy who took my order was very rude and yelled at me when I asked why my order is not ready. I ordered 2 photographs of my father who died and I needed them for the funeral. I was supposed to fly abroad the same day for his funeral. I ordered them on Wednesday and the guy told me to pick up on a Saturday. I came at 2pm on a Saturday and the photographs were not ready. I think this is unacceptable as he did not specify the time at what I should have come. He told me come back in one hour. I paid them upfront something like 250 dollars. Very disrespectful, poor service.

Hashmat was very helpful and patient. Took the time to show us all of our choices and options. Also showed us examples and got a great discount!

Love this place!
Hashmat and Matthew are amazing. I love my new Barbie and Ken! Would highly recommend !

First rate in every way. I had three pieces to frame, and Matthew gave me his full attention, really taking his time making sure we got them all right. No pressure, no up-​selling, no nonsense. I was told the pieces would come back in a week to ten days — and got the call the NEXT DAY that they were already finished. (Not saying that will be the case for everyone, but still… so excellent.) With the 25% Unilocal check-​in discount for first timers, it’s a great value too. Oh, and the pictures were PERFECT.

Paintbox in SOHO is really as good as it gets. I had Lolly and she is fantastic. My daughter had another fabulous technician. They are smart, friendly and really good at making their clients comfortable and you walk out with fantastic nails. It was really busy on a day we went, but it did not feel rushed in any way. Can’t wait to go back again.

I brought two diplomas to be framed here, and am very happy with the result. The man I interacted with showed me many frames and mats and was clearly interested in making sure the final product looked good and that I was happy with it. Note that custom framing here, as anywhere, will be pricey.

I just got an antique photo of my great great grandparents framed at Paintbox Soho, and they did a fantastic job. They recommended using UV-​filtered acrylic instead of glass and were able to preserve the original matte while adding a new matte layer that looks great. Their service and turnaround was fast and their location on Thompson Street is pleasant and a short walk from anywhere in Soho.

I went to paintbox last week to print and frame a picture for a birthday gift. They have a nice collection of frames here and Matthew helped me pick a perfect wooden frame for my photograph. I picked up the framed picture two hours later and it was great! It was a very fast and easy process thanks to Matthew!

Matthew is super responsive, attentive and knowledgeable! I emailed him two images that I wanted to enlarge and he helped me figure out how big we could go without sacrificing resolution. He then provided test prints them so I could see exactly how they would look before I committed which was great because there was a small version and a full-​size cropped version. Also, he helped me select the right museum quality frames both of which were affordably-​priced even before the discount. I can’t wait to see the final framed prints!

I bought a deal for a credit at the store.
It was a seamless process though i felt a bit rushed, be it the size of the store and array of choices, or who knows what.
I was told it would be finished in a week and would receive a call. 1.5 weeks later i called and was told i’d be called back to confirm. No one called. So i called again, very rude gentleman who didn’t speak english clearly and when i asked him to repeat himself was mad i couldn’t understand him.
The product is good. nothing special bc i didn’t get to choose a ton of the stuff. i just said yea i guess matte it without being shown matte’s…
yea it’s good. very pretty frame. Maybe i should’ve been more pushy to see more options though to give this is a ⁴⁄₅ star.

I’ve been to Painbox SoHo on two occasions and was blown away each time. My first visit I needed two huge frames replicated to look similar to a frame done the previous year. With only photos and measurements that I had sent over email, Matt was able to create a stunning matching frame (similar matte size, frame size/​wood, etc.). I was impressed at how well it was done, especially with the small amount of information I provided and my tight deadline. The frame from last year is now hanging beautifully next to these new frames without looking out of place at all. To top it all off, Matt also printed the graphic for me at a reasonable price which came out very crisp and beautiful. The quality was definitely just as impressive as the frame work.
The second time I stopped by Paintbox SoHo was to drop off a small watercolor that I wanted framed as a gift. This time, I wasn’t sure how I wanted the frame to look at all; I was unsure of color, size, glass, etc. but Matt was very helpful in explaining all of the options and laying them out visually for me. He offered a lot of great, honest suggestions and reasonable prices for them. I have yet to pick up this piece, but I’m looking forward seeing it.
All in all, I definitely recommend Paintbox SoHo and will be a return customer for all of my printing/​framing needs.

I chose this framing shop based upon the good reviews and the reviews saying it was «Affordable». I arrived with my (admittedly large) 27×41 original film poster and had a quick frame and mat consultation. The shop is teeny tiny, it’s really hard to even move around, so I did not really feel like I could pick out a frame at leisure.
Thus I just agreed to the first thing I was shown, which was fine until we got to the price. Ouch 444.00 for a basic wood frame and a single mat– and this includes the 20% Unilocal discount. Thank god for the discount.
It was my own fault I did not shop around for pricing information, so I agreed to the price and 10 days later I was told my item was ready.
It was a good job– I have no complaints about the workmanship, but I would not say it was 5 star worthy.
I just don’t find 500+ that affordable. I know framing is expensive and I am just kicking myself for not shopping around a bit more.

We had the idea to get some photos printed and get them framed in a collage type setting, so we went to the store to run through the ideas we had on what size photos would be appropriate. They were definitely helpful, and even said that it would be better if they did the printing — and that the printing is basically part of the process so it would be more price efficient. I thought they did a great job on the framing and matting, its definitely top notch. But the printing quality is not that great, a lot of the photos came out darker than they should have, and I know its not the photo because some of these photos we had printed off shutterfly in little 3“x5″ and they came out much more vibrant and life like (and shutterfly is just middle of the road quality). If I could do it again, I would print the photos myself and then bring them in.

Went here yesterday, everyone who worked here was very helpful, listened to exactly what i wanted for my images and gave me useful suggestions and help. I would absolutely go back here next time I am in need of having my work framed. I would absolutely recommend this place.

I’ve never gotten anything framed in the city before, so I don’t really have any base of comparison. Matthew and Hashmat seem very knowledgable and were very friendly. They gave advice on what frame would look best, noted to leave a small border (as to not lose the rough edges or artist signature), and negotiated a price. From what I understand, custom framing will always be expensive, but these guys gave me a great discount with a Unilocal log in.
I had to call them after 2 weeks to find out whether my paintings were done, but they looked beautiful when I picked them up!
My advice: these guys definitely know their stuff, and they can do a good job, but take your art into a few different shops to find someone you personally trust and gives you a price you can live with.

I had a great experience here. Matt has a very smart eye and immediately had a great recommendation of how to frame some prints that I brought in. He also understood what I was looking for and worked with me to find the right set of colors.
I’m really pleased with the work (quick turnaround too) and will definitely be back.

After searching for a good printing place near home I found paint box on Unilocal and made the trip all the way from queens bc they were willing to help me print on a super short notice. Matthew was super friendly and got all my prints ready in just 3 hours! Will definitely use them again.

Had to get photos printed and framed in 48 hours for my boss. In a panic I looked on Unilocal and found Paintbox Soho. Matthew was so helpful and attentive, I cannot thank him enough for getting the job done beautifully and on time. Will definitely use their services again! Thanks Matthew!

If you’re looking for service and results that exceed your expectations, you have found the place! Every step of working with these guys was exceptional. From working out framing details with Matthew, to having help transport the framed works back to my apt a few blocks away, I was really blown away by my experience here. It is evident that Paintbox Soho takes a lot of pride in what they do. I returned to Paintbox several times now, and each time I am so pleased with every step of the process. I highly recommend!

Awesome service. Very competent and fast. Was willing to work with my small budget! I wanted a super basic frame for a poster that had glass on both sides and he was very accommodating!