Factory Frames

Factory Frames has a big range of pre-​made frames, and prices are keen; they start at $ 7 for a 5×7 size. That’s around the same price as buying a frame from the Red Shed, but here you can get one that is infinitely more stylish, and made in New Zealand. They also have image mats in a variety of colours so you can put together a professional looking package for less than $ 20. You should know that none of the pre-​made frames have hanging attachments, but you can buy a kit from them for $ 2 ($ 3 for larger frames).
I have also had a couple of items custom framed here with good results.
So, where do the points off come from? Unfortunately service can be really erratic; I’ve had to wait for quite a while to be served here sometimes (like more than 10mins long), and the last time I was two weeks ago I was a little taken aback by some rude comments from one of the staff members; I’m pretty sure he was trying to make a joke but it just didn’t come off well! However, for price and quality they can’t be beat.

I was looking for cute kiwi prints to take overseas with me and was recommended Factory Frames by a friend. I would never have thought to try there, as I assumed it was literally just frames, but I was pleasantly surprised. The Lunn Ave store is large and has loads in it. They have a good selection of framed and unframed art work of different sizes. They have quite a few iconic prints, with a Kiwiana theme but they are also contemporary (not the tacky souvenir kind). The two I chose were $ 19 each; a cute ‘Aroha’ one and the Babushka Maori dolls. They will be a nice (but subtle) reminder of home to hang in my lounge.