Made to measure
Each crate starts with your painting’s dimensions, including its frame and any particular protrusions.
INDEPENDENT BY DESIGNLONDON, UK ✳
MADE FOR THE ART THAT MATTERS
Painting crates,
for London.
Bespoke wooden crates for paintings, made to measure.
For the work you put your whole self into.
01 / OUR REASONART DESERVES BETTER
A little more care,
for the things that matter.
A painting is never
just a painting.
It holds hours, ideas, happy accidents and a part of its maker. When it’s time to leave the studio, it deserves more than a box.
From London, we make bespoke wooden painting crates around the artwork itself: stretched canvases, framed paintings and works on panel. One piece of art. One carefully thought-through fit.
Discover our approach ↗FOR THE WORK THAT MEANS SOMETHING
Built around the art.
Never the other way around.
02 / THE APPROACHTHOUGHT THROUGH, INSIDE & OUT
Protection is
an art, too.
Every painting has its own dimensions, surface and story. We begin there, then consider the practical details that help it travel.
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Considered within
The interior can be planned around the artwork’s surface, framing and handling needs. We’ll discuss the right approach for your piece.
Made for your needs
Tell us how the crate will be used and any practical considerations. We can discuss the details with you.
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Because the best kind of protection is the kind you’ve already thought about.
A SPACE FOR EVERY STORY
From the first
brushstroke to
the next chapter.
Whether it’s a finished canvas or a framed piece, the details matter.
Prepare a project brief ↗
03 / HOW IT WORKSGOOD THINGS START WITH A CONVERSATION
From your painting
to its own crate.
A simple process, shaped around the painting in front of us.
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Tell us about
the piece.
Share its dimensions and a little about the artwork. Photos and your preferred timing are helpful too.
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We consider
the details.
We’ll discuss the crate and any specific needs, then put together an individual proposal for your project.
THE CONVERSATION03□
Made for
your painting.
Once the details are agreed, your crate is made around your painting and the requirements you’ve shared.
THE MAKING04 / GUIDE PRICESA STARTING POINT FOR YOUR PROJECT
Made to measure.
Clear from the start.
Every painting is different. These examples give you a starting point for a bespoke wooden crate.
50 × 50 cm
Example £125
For a smaller painting or framed piece.
100 × 100 cm
Example £225
For a mid-sized painting or framed piece.
150 × 150 cm
Example £375
For a larger painting or framed piece.
Illustrative examples only, not fixed quotes. Dimensions are the outside size of the artwork, including its frame. The final price is confirmed in your quote and depends on depth, materials and specification. Crates only; transport is not included.
Prepare a project brief
LET’S MAKE SOMETHING FIT
Every good crate
starts here.
Use this tool to gather details about your painting. It creates a brief you can copy; it does not send an enquiry.
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Not sure about something? That’s perfectly fine. Start with what you know.
YOUR PAINTING / YOUR PROJECT01 — 04
Prepare your brief.
A few useful things to have ready.
THE JOURNALNOTES FOR THE JOURNEY
Good to know,
before you go.
Practical notes on preparing paintings for their next chapter.
GUIDE / 10 NOVEMBER 2026
How to choose a painting crate: a practical guide for London artists and galleries
From measuring a frame to planning for transit, start with the details that shape a useful crate.
Read the guide05 / GOOD TO KNOWA FEW THINGS YOU MAY BE WONDERING
Questions,
answered.
Every artwork is different. The conversation is part of the craft.
What kind of artwork do you make crates for?+
We focus on paintings, including stretched canvases, framed paintings and paintings on panels. Tell us about the piece and its particular needs.
What information should I have ready?+
Approximate height, width and depth are a useful start, including the frame. It also helps to know your timing and any requirements for the crate.
Can the crate be made for a framed painting?+
Yes. Let us know the outside dimensions of the frame and whether any parts extend beyond it. Photos can help communicate the details.
How much will my crate cost?+
That depends on the painting and crate specification. An individual proposal can be discussed once the details are clear.
Do I need to know the exact specification?+
No. Share what you know about the painting and the crate you need, and use that as a starting point for the conversation.
Do you arrange transport or delivery?+
We focus solely on bespoke wooden crates for paintings. Transport, collection, delivery and shipping are not part of our service.