Frame Company Eldridge Gold 14x11 inch Picture Frame with White Mount (real glass) – holds 10x8 inch photo
Product description
What you’re buying
The Frame Company Eldridge Gold frame is a UK-made picture frame style aimed at people who want something presentable for everyday home display, without going full statement-art gallery. It’s built around a gold-toned moulding made from Polcore, a recycled polystyrene material, and it’s supplied with white mount and real glass.
On paper, it’s a neat match if you’re framing a 10x8 inch image but want a finished look that feels a bit more “styled” than a plain border. The “14x11 inch” size refers to the picture/photo size the frame is designed to hold, not the overall external dimensions—so you’ll want to double-check the opening before ordering.
The essentials (and the bits to watch)
This frame is supplied with an MDF backing board and fitted with glass, and you get it ready to hang or stand in portrait and landscape. That flexibility is genuinely useful if you’re not 100% sure where it’ll go yet (hallway wall today, bedroom shelf later).
However, there are a couple of limitations that are worth taking seriously: - Hanging hardware changes with size. Frames sized 16 x 12 inches and above are supplied with hanging fittings only. - Larger sizes over 20 x 16 inches use high-clarity perspex safety glazing as standard. Your Eldridge Gold 14x11 inch option is described as fitted with glass, but do keep this rule in mind if you browse other sizes.
What stands out in real life
Where this frame makes sense is in the styling details. The white mount helps the image “sit” within the frame, giving a cleaner, more layered look than many budget frames. And with real glass, you should expect a crisp appearance compared with lower-cost glazing types.
The moulding is 30mm wide and 20mm deep, which also influences the overall presence. It’s not a flimsy insert frame, it has enough depth to look intentional when it’s on a wall.
Size confusion is the main risk
The biggest thing that can trip people up is the naming. The stated frame size refers to the picture/photo size it’s designed to hold, not the external dimensions. If you’re planning placement around an existing frame or measuring a wall mount area, it’s safer to base your decision on the image size it’s meant to hold.
It might sound small, but it matters: if you measure the outside of the packaging instead of the intended artwork size, you can end up with a frame that visually “almost fits” but isn’t right.
Tech summary
- Frame moulding material: Polcore (recycled polystyrene)
- Moulding size: 30mm wide x 20mm deep
- Glazing: fitted with real glass (per description)
- Backing board: MDF backing board
- Orientation: portrait and landscape, supplied ready to hang or stand
Who it’s for (and who should skip it)
It suits you if you want a UK-made, ready-to-display frame with real glass and a white mount for a 10x8 inch image, and you like the look of a gold-toned moulding with a more “finished” border.
It may not suit you if you’re shopping strictly for a very lightweight frame, or if you’re very sensitive to the exact overall external dimensions (because the naming and the way sizes relate to the image size can be confusing). If you prefer extremely minimal frames with no mount effect, this one could feel a touch more “classic” than you need.
Practical tips for getting the best result
Before you buy, check two things: the image size the frame is designed to hold (not just the printed frame size), and whether you want it hanging or standing. A quick test is to hold the mount against your print/photo to see how much “breathing room” you’ll get—white mounts can look brilliant, but they can also reduce the visible image area compared to framings without one.
A common use case: framing a 10x8 inch wedding or family photo and placing it in a hallway where you’ll swap between portrait and landscape placements over time. The ready-to-hang or stand setup makes that kind of household reshuffle much easier.
Final verdict
Worth considering if you’re framing a 10x8 inch photo and want a UK-supplied, glass-fitted frame with a white mount and the option to hang or stand. It’s the kind of purchase that tends to work well for keepsakes, noticeable wall moments, and gifts where you care about the finish.
You may want to skip it if you’re unsure about the size naming (frame size vs the image size it holds) or if you’re aiming for a specific overall external dimension for a tight wall layout. Also, if you’re comparing across different frame sizes, keep the glazing/hanging-rule notes in mind, because the requirements change once you move up the range.
Mini FAQ
What does the 14x11 inch size mean?
It refers to the picture/photo size the frame is designed to hold, not the overall external dimensions.
Is the frame supplied ready to display?
Yes. It’s supplied ready to hang or stand, and it supports both portrait and landscape orientation.
Does it include a backing board?
It includes an MDF backing board.
Is the glazing real glass?
According to the description for these frames, each frame comes with glass fitted, larger sizes may switch to high-clarity perspex safety glazing.
Can I use it in portrait and landscape?
Yes, it’s supplied ready for portrait and landscape use.