Whether you're ordering a frame from us or finding one yourself, this guide will help you choose the right size and style for your star map.
Ordering a Frame from The Night Sky
We offer framing in six colours — Black, White, Natural Wood, Dark Wood, Silver, and Gold — available to add at checkout or by contacting us after ordering your print if the order is not in production. If you need our assistance in framing your print, please put a hold on the order through your confirmation email.
If in production a frame can still be added but the order needs to be pulled from the queue, with a redo charge.
See our Frames article for full details on the ordering process.
Note: Framing is not available for canvas prints (these come already stretched on an internal wooden frame), or for Foil/Glow-in-the-Dark prints in New Zealand, Australia, Saudi Arabia, and Taiwan.
Framing It Yourself
If you prefer to source your own frame, here's everything you need to know by region.
USA, Canada & Mexico
Available print sizes: 12x12", 12x16", 16x16", 18x24", and 24x32" (canvas options in the same sizes).
All prints are on museum-grade, art matte, acid-free paper using archival ink. A same-size frame will fit perfectly. If you'd like a mat surround, choose a frame 4" larger all around with a 2" mat.
Where to buy:
Target, Hobby Lobby, or Michaels for everyday options
Amazon for a wide range of sizes
Your local framing store for something special
Australia & New Zealand
Available print sizes: 30.48x30.48cm (12x12"), 30.48x40.64cm (12x16"), 40.64x40.64cm (16x16"), 50x70cm (19.7x27.5"), and 60.96x81.28cm (24x32") — canvas options in the same sizes.
A same-size frame will fit the print. For a mat surround, go for a frame 10cm larger all around with a 5cm mat.
Where to buy (Australia):
Frames Now — framesnow.com.au/night-sky-frames (does not ship to NZ)
Spotlight Australia — spotlightstores.com
Profile Products Australia — profileproducts.com.au/collections/night-sky-frames
Amazon or frameshop.com.au for additional options
Note: Framing is not available for Foil or Glow-in-the-Dark prints in Australia or New Zealand.
UK, Europe & Rest of World
Available print sizes: 30x30cm, 30x40cm, 40x40cm, 50x70cm, and 60x80cm — canvas options in the same sizes.
A same-size frame will work perfectly. For a mat surround, go for a frame 10cm larger all around with a 5cm mat.
Where to buy:
IKEA — widely recommended. Their Virserum frame (61x91cm, with mat) looks stunning with a star map.
frames.co.uk for a range of sizes and mount options
Amazon for a wide selection
Your local framing store for something special
We hope this helps you find the perfect frame for your star map! If you have any questions, reach out to us at [email protected].