Here's a roundup of our favorite off-the-rack gallery-style picture frames. If you've got a preferred economical frame source, we'd love to hear about it.
Above: Made of solid hardwood, the Wood Gallery Single Opening Frames from Pottery Barn are available in black or white with a white mat, or in espresso with an off-white mat. The frames are currently on sale for $16 to $56. We like the Set of Three Wood Gallery Single Opening Frames for $56 (they're usually $69). The three frames measure 9 by 11 inches, 11 by 13 inches, and 14 by 17 inches.
Above: Ribba frames from Ikea have a 1.5-inch profile, are made of fiberboard, come with PH-neutral mats, and are available in white or black (some of the larger sizes come in additional finishes, including birch veneer, walnut effect, and aluminum). The 9-Inch-Square Ribba Frame is $9.99.
Above: The 28 3/4-by-20 7/8-inch Large Rectangular Ribba Frame is $19.99.
Above: The CB2 Gallery Frames feature aluminum frames with white mats; prices range from $19.95 to $39.95.
Above: West Elm's Gallery Frames accommodate standard US photo sizes. Made of composite wood, the frames are available in black or white and come with a removable white mat (the larger sizes are also available in a silver-painted finish with a natural linen mat). Prices range from $12 for a 5-by-7-inch frame to $54 for the silver 18-by-24-inch frame.
Above: Room & Board's Profile Frames are available in solid wood (walnut, black lacquer, white lacquer) or aluminum (with a silver or gunmetal finish). Available in five sizes, including the 8-by-10-inch Black Profile Frame for $59 and the 11-inch-square Walnut Profile Frame for $79. Prices range from $39 to $89, depending on size and finish.
Above: Walnut Box Frames are made with walnut veneer and a white engineered wood mat. The frame measures 17.5 by 15.25 inches and is available with two mat options—one with a 5-by-7-inch opening and one with an 8-by-10-inch opening; $36.95 at CB2.
Above: For a natural look, Blick Gallery Bamboo Frames are available in light or dark bamboo and in fifteen sizes (from 6 by 6 inches to 30 by 40 inches); prices range from $9.90 to $76.99.
Above: Crate & Barrel's Brushed Silver 5-by-7-Inch Wall Frame features a brushed stainless steel frame and an off-white mat; $24.95.
Above: If you're looking to add a dash of color to your gallery, consider Blick Gallery Spectrum Frames, which are available in eight colors, including red and gray (as shown). Available in 13 sizes and ranging in price from $9.79 to $28.49.
N.B.: This post is an update; the original story ran on January 12, 2011.