At GH Framing, every frame and mirror we produce carries more than craftsmanship it carries legacy.
What began as one man’s pursuit of excellence has become a family run London framing workshop known for bespoke picture frames and custom mirrors, built on precision, integrity, and care.
This isn’t just a business to us; it’s a continuation of something that began decades ago with Graham Harrison’s dedication to doing things properly by hand, with patience, and with pride.
1. The Origin Story: A Craft That Stays in the Family
When Graham Harrison founded GH Framing in the early 1990s, his goal was simple to build things that last. Over time, his small workshop earned a reputation for handcrafted picture frames and bespoke mirrors that combine design sensitivity with traditional joinery and finishing.
As the years passed, Graham passed on not only his technical skill but his ethos that quality is personal, and every frame should enhance the piece it holds.
Today, that same philosophy continues as Graham has handed the reins to me, his son Ollie.
While we’ve introduced new tools, materials, and creative partnerships, our foundations remain unchanged.
“We don’t see it as a handover, but as a continuation a shared belief in craftsmanship that connects one generation to the next.”
2. Family Values, Professional Standards
Being a family-run framing business means our values are built into every decision.
It’s about more than keeping the lights on it’s about maintaining a standard that feels personal. For us, that means:
- Craft before convenience. Every frame is custom-made, built for the artwork and the space it belongs in.
- Relationships over transactions. Many of our clients artists, designers, and collectors have been with us for decades.
- Accountability. When your name’s on the door, you take pride in every piece that leaves the bench.
This blend of family values and professional discipline has helped us earn a reputation as one of London’s trusted bespoke framing workshops, where every detail matters.
3. The Balancing Act: Tradition Meets Innovation
Taking over a family business means balancing what you inherit with where you want to take it.
We still work with many of the same traditional framing techniques Graham used hand-finishing, mitred joins, and water gilding , but we’ve also modernised how we design, collaborate, and deliver.
By blending traditional craftsmanship with modern technology, we stay true to our roots while meeting the evolving needs of London’s creative community from galleries and interior designers to collectors and homeowners.
4. Why Family Still Matters in Framing
What makes a family-owned business different isn’t nostalgia it’s accountability.
When your family name is on every invoice and every frame, you don’t cut corners. You double-check every join, refine every finish, and make sure it’s right.
That personal investment defines GH Framing.
Clients know who they’re speaking to they know we care about their work, their timelines, and their vision. Whether it’s a one-off exhibition piece or a large interior design project, we bring the same level of care, consistency, and craftsmanship every time.
5. Looking Ahead: The Next Chapter
GH Framing has evolved since its early days, but its essence remains a small, skilled team committed to excellence.
The same benches, the same tools, the same attention to detail just a few new hands guiding them.
As we look to the future, our goal is simple: to carry forward what Graham started, bringing the same craft, patience, and pride into every project.
We may not be the biggest framing studio in London, but our work speaks quietly and confidently designed, built, and finished to last a lifetime.
Final Thoughts
At GH Framing, every frame tells two stories:
- the one inside it, and
- the one behind it — of a family devoted to craftsmanship, care, and the art of getting things just right
