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Patrick Ireland Frames Bespoke Picture Frames & Mirrors, est. 1979. We work with trade & direct clients & ship worldwide.

What is a frame fillet? Some framers might call this a spacer, but here at PI we refer to the thin strip of wood or moun...
22/10/2026

What is a frame fillet?

Some framers might call this a spacer, but here at PI we refer to the thin strip of wood or mount board that’s placed under the rebate of a frame to create space between the artwork and the glass as a fillet. Most commonly used in box-style frames, a fillet isn’t visible when viewing the artwork straight-on but is revealed when viewing it from an angle. Fillets can vary in depth and be finished in a few different ways - they can be made in the same finish as the frame, they can be made in the same material as the mount, or they can be made in a contrasting colour or finish for a fun element of surprise or a pop of colour. We’ve pulled a few of our favourite fillets from projects these last few years to share with you here - which style do you like best?

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A thick timber painted mount and a thin walnut fillet was used to frame this large piece.

A thin pink fillet was used as a surprise pop of colour inside this orange Clover Frame.

Linen-wrapped fillets inside this waxed oak frame provide beautiful contrast to this Sara Dodd Marquette.

Magnolia mount board was used along the inside of this crimson box frame for this charming piece by Meg Fatharly. ♥️

Another fun pop of colour - neon green fillets were used in this small walnut box frame for this ceramic piece by .

Simple white fillets form the edge of the “pool” in this sweet multimedia artwork.

We chose extra deep fillets in complementary contrasting colours when framing these Kenyan fans for The Mount Room and we absolutely love the way they turned out.

Kelly Green fillets work to provide contrast between the frame and the white mount for this small floated collage. 💚

Today we wanted to shine a spotlight on our radial cornered Nutbourne Mirror. Part of our Sussex Collection, this slimli...
20/10/2026

Today we wanted to shine a spotlight on our radial cornered Nutbourne Mirror. Part of our Sussex Collection, this slimline mirror is made using a sleek 6mm wide tray frame that can be finished in any of our metal, imitation metal, or painted finishes. Like all our mirrors, the Nutbourne Mirror can also be customised to fit your design specifications - whether that’s using antique mirror glass, changing the dimensions, or amending the radius of the corners - making it a great option for anyone looking for a contemporary shaped mirror in a specific size or finish.

This first Nutbourne Mirror is the first of our Sussex Collection to be made in polished stainless steel and boy oh boy is it a stand-out! The finish of this mirror is luxuriously luminous and absolutely glistens in the light, expanding its reflective quality beyond the perfectly polished edges of the low iron mirror glass. Though it’s a relatively simple design, this is a really special piece and we’re looking forward to seeing it in-situ.

This second example of a Nutbourne Mirror was made in a custom square shape, rather than the more common rectangle. The sleek 6mm wide frame is finished in our beautiful imitation bronze, which helps to ground the large expanse of mirror glass and brings depth and warmth to the design.

If you would like to see more examples of how the designers we work with have customised the mirrors in our Sussex Collection, we would love to invite you to take a look at The Sussex Collection in our Patrick Ireland Mirror Gallery on our website. 🪞💫

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From traditional hand-carving to CNC cutting and 3D printing, we have many methods at our disposal for making one-of-a-k...
16/10/2026

From traditional hand-carving to CNC cutting and 3D printing, we have many methods at our disposal for making one-of-a-kind shaped mirrors and we love working with our clients to produce something that stands out whilst also standing the test of time. Today we wanted to share a few shaped mirror projects that we’ve completed in the last year or so. These projects range from practical to whimsical, and every radius, bracket, and split batten has been carefully considered to make these striking bespoke shaped mirrors.

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Made for the gym changing rooms in a private members club, these anti-fog LED-lit mirrors were designed to be mounted to a counter using metal rods that extend from the base and up through the back of the frame. We worked closely with our clients to develop this design, creating multiple prototypes to ensure they could withstand repeated daily use in a high-traffic environment. Finished in our imitation bronze, these mirrors have a warm and cool light setting that can be changed with the touch of a button.

This large overmantel mirror made the whole workshop swoon. Swooping curves, warm wood stain, and light antique mirror glass come together in perfect harmony to create a mirror that feels comfortable, familiar, and like it’s already a part of a well-established family home.

We love an unconventional shape for a vanity mirror, and this pebble-shaped mirror is no exception. Made of solid European oak, this large shaped mirror is fitted with a demister pad to ensure a steam-free experience no matter how hot the en-suite shower.

Hand-carved by master woodcarver Roy Martin, this mirror is like a portal to another world. Made to look like tree branches, every knot, shoot, and notch has been carefully considered and carved into being. Finished in our imitation bronze, we love the way the character of the frame catches the light and moves the eye.

Another creation made in collaboration with Roy Martin, this hand-carved oblong mirror looks like a ribbon caught in the wind, with its curved fr

Not just frames and mirrors ✨From craqueleur finials to furniture legs, hand-painted screens to window treatments, and l...
14/10/2026

Not just frames and mirrors ✨

From craqueleur finials to furniture legs, hand-painted screens to window treatments, and lacquered trays to textured accoutrements, our offering here at Patrick Ireland extends beyond just frames and mirrors. In fact, many of our finishes can be applied to almost any surface, and we regularly finish elements like headboards, lamp bases, panelling, stand-alone shelves, and cabinet doors to either match the frames or mirrors used in a design scheme or as one-off stand-alone pieces. Scroll through these photos to see a few examples of this work from over the years, and stay tuned for more projects like this as we’re currently working to better build out this side of our portfolio.

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Decorative spheres being finished in our textured brass.

We made this art deco-inspired screen as a room divider for a client project.

We loved this detailing, which was beautifully hand-painted in gold.

Another screen, this one made using antique mirror glass panelled in an imitation bronze frame. We love the foxing on this glass, which adds so much ambiance and depth.

Something quite different! This life ring was made for a London-based IT company. Hand-painted on timber, this life ring was mounted on a metal base to display as a stand-alone piece in their Farringdon office.

A second life ring was made to hang on the wall in their office.

We also had the pleasure of making these bespoke timber rings to fit in their charming round windows. This was such a fun project and our first time making porthole window treatments!

Simple yet beautiful, we adored this snow white stepped bespoke tray in a lacquer finish and have been keen to make more trays ever since.

Stunning silver - we finished this headboard in silver metal leaf to match other elements in this bedroom. Bespoke finishing for headboards, furniture legs, and lamp bases is very popular in our hospitality work and though this particular photo is from a residential project, examples of our furniture finishing work can be found in some of the

11/10/2026

Today is the day! We’re wishing Abbie every success as she runs this morning and thank you to everyone who donated to and helped to fill our Fundraiser Frame, raising over £2200 for a cure. 🧡

A rounded profile in a whimsical wavy shape and finished in our distressed white. Made for an ensuite, a demister pad is...
08/10/2026

A rounded profile in a whimsical wavy shape and finished in our distressed white. Made for an ensuite, a demister pad is concealed behind the mirror glass here, adding an invisible layer of luxury to this bespoke mirror design. 〰️

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Egg-and-dart moulding is a design classic, and for good reason! This repeating pattern of convex ovoids and grooved dart...
07/10/2026

Egg-and-dart moulding is a design classic, and for good reason! This repeating pattern of convex ovoids and grooved darts works as stepping stones for the eye to travel along, creating dramatic shadows and dimension that changes depending on the angle. Made using our egg-and-dart Charlbury Frame, this handsome mirror is drenched in our imitation bronze finish and we love the warm chocolatey result. 🤎

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06/10/2026

Putting the finishing touches on a new batch of antique gold Pett frames for . 🖼️

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Wake up and smell the coffee ☕️ We loved this recent commission for our friend TunbridgeWells Coffee Roastery. We used a...
05/10/2026

Wake up and smell the coffee ☕️

We loved this recent commission for our friend TunbridgeWells Coffee Roastery. We used an ash tray frame stained the same shade as my favourite dark roast and a brick red painted backboard to frame this Colombian coffee sack, which was procured by Peter on a recent sourcing trip. Mounted on a stiff board, we framed this without glass to ensure the texture of the canvas sack stayed at the fore, encouraging visitors to his roastery to reach out and touch the weave and knotted edges of this special keepsake.

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Our new Pitted Finish has been making its way out of the workshop and into the studios of our clients. The more demure s...
02/10/2026

Our new Pitted Finish has been making its way out of the workshop and into the studios of our clients. The more demure sibling of our Textured Finish, these seven Pitted shades move the eye and add dimension and depth to a frame design. This is a marvellous choice for accents like clips, brackets, slips and inlays, though the Pitted Finish would of course work beautifully as a full frame finish, too.

Samples of our Pitted Finish can be ordered directly through our website and are free to trade customers (link in bio to create an account). Please don’t hesitate to get in touch if you have any questions about using this gorgeous finish in your upcoming design projects. 🖼️🪞✨

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Hailsham
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