--- title: "The Great Frame Up - West Des Moines — Interior Designers & Decorators | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/the-great-frame-up-west-des-moines-pfvwus-pf~187208538 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~187208538.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "The Great Frame Up - West Des Moines" category: ["Interior Designers & Decorators"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/67e322d809b96efd_4799-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "West Des Moines, Iowa, United States" latitude: 41.5805 longitude: -93.7447 phone: "(515) 226-2310" website: http://westdesmoines.thegreatframeup.com rating: 5 review_count: 12 best_of_houzz_awards: 2 followers: 11 last_updated: 2026-09-04 --- # The Great Frame Up - West Des Moines Original Houzz profile: [The Great Frame Up - West Des Moines](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/the-great-frame-up-west-des-moines-pfvwus-pf~187208538) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Interior Designers & Decorators - **Location:** West Des Moines, IA - **Serves:** Des Moines, West Des Moines, Ankeny, Urbandale, Waukee, Johnston, Clive, Grimes, Norwalk, Adel, Windsor Heights, Saylorville, Van Meter, Cumming, Chicago - **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (12 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 2 awards (2018–2019), for Service. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Star Houzzer - Houzz Industry Research - Barometer - Recommended on Houzz At The Great Frame Up, we specialize in custom framing. We offer the finest and most comprehensive selection of frames and mats available in the industry. Our knowledgeable and extensively trained designers will help you choose a design that not only works best with your art or special memento, but one that also complements your room, your personality and your style. Our clients choose The Great Frame Up for their framing needs because of our professional designers and experienced framers, but sometimes it’s hard to convey your vision to the experts. By seeing your décor first hand, we can present you with a spectacular design that integrates the art you love with the beautiful surroundings you’ve created. Your project will be uniquely yours! Our helpful designers make custom framing easy and, because of our wide selection, you are sure to find something that fits your budget. From creating a shadowbox for your favorite team’s sports jersey, to making sure that your grandfather’s war medals are displayed and protected both beautifully and correctly, the team at The Great Frame Up is educated in the appropriate conservation custom framing methods to make sure that your masterpiece will be perfect for years to come. The designers and framers at The Great Frame Up have beautifully custom framed almost anything you can think of and are ready to help you create something beyond your imagination. You deserve the best design, quality, and value. The Great Frame Up prides itself in using the highest quality materials available and will always stand behind our work with our Absolute Satisfaction Guarantee. Whether your project needs UV quality glazing and acid free matting, or oversize acrylic and security hardware for safe hanging, the experts at The Great Frame Up know what to do. Make The Great Frame Up your choice for custom framing. We can custom frame anything…artwork, precious memories, collectables, kids’ art or anything you can imagine. We look forward to handling all of your custom framing needs Services Provided Custom Framing, Interior Design Areas Served Altoona, Ankeny, Berwick, Bondurant, Carlisle, Clive, Cumming, Des Moines, Grimes, Johnston, Norwalk, Pleasant Hill, Saylorville, Urbandale, West Des Moines, Windsor Heights, All of IA, All of Missouri, All of Chicago, Nationwide ### Services Provided - Interior Design - Kitchen Design - Living Room Design - Color Consulting - Furniture Selection - Kids Bedroom Design - Home Office Design & Construction - Laundry Room Design - Nursery Design - Art Selection - Home Theater Design - Home Staging - Garage Design - Interior Design Photography - Custom Framing ### Areas Served - Des Moines - West Des Moines - Ankeny - Urbandale - Waukee - Johnston - Clive - Grimes - Norwalk - Adel - Windsor Heights - Saylorville - Van Meter - Cumming - Chicago ### Typical Job Cost $250 - 2,000 ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | The Great Frame Up - West Des Moines | | Address | West Des Moines, Iowa, United States | | Phone | (515) 226-2310 | | Website | http://westdesmoines.thegreatframeup.com | | Followers on Houzz | 11 | ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [The Great Frame Up - West Des Moines](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/the-great-frame-up-west-des-moines-pfvwus-pf~187208538) - **Website:** http://westdesmoines.thegreatframeup.com - **Phone:** (515) 226-2310 ## Credentials - **Best of Houzz:** 2 awards (2018–2019), for Service. ## Reviews **Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 12 reviews** ### All 12 reviews **★★★★★ — JY Design, April 2019** > The Great Frame Up has been a resource for me and my clients again and again. Angela has come through for me in a pinch more than once and I always appreciate her professional attitude. Her framing is always perfection and her artwork selection is unique and interesting. I would recommend them to anyone who wants some framing done as well as a place to find some great art pieces. I appreciate the business relationship, thank you Angela! **Comment from The Great Frame Up - West Des Moines:** > Thank Julie and your amazing team for the continued business and support. It is a pleasure working with you! **★★★★★ — Nora Crosthwaite - ReMax Concepts, Sept. 2018** > Angela does a fantastic job helping me choose framing for my pictures / prints and also helping me choose closing gifts for my clients! Thanks, Angela! **★★★★★ — User, April 2018** > We have worked with Angela and her team on several projects for both custom framing and art installation. They are fabulous in both trade craft and customer service. The entire team is impeccable. > Nichole Staker > Owner & Principal > Nichole Staker Design Group **Comment from The Great Frame Up - West Des Moines:** > Nicole we enjoy working with you on your clients projects. It's always a creative and fun adventure. You have a fabulous design eye! **★★★★★ — Sherry Borzo, Jan. 2018** > The Great Frame up in West Des Moines pays close attention to the details. The treat every piece we've brought to them with special care so that the framing highlights the best of the work. Angela provides excellent customer service, too. **Comment from The Great Frame Up - West Des Moines:** > Thank you for taking time to post a review. We enjoy framing your original artwork and supporting local artists in our community. **★★★★★ — mabea3000, Jan. 2018** > My experience was nothing short of amazing. From beginning to end, I was given professionalism and considerate customer service. Thank you for taking pride in what you do. **Comment from The Great Frame Up - West Des Moines:** > We appreciate you as a valued customer and enjoyed working with you on the artwork for your home. **★★★★★ — cdaustin42, Oct. 2017** > My husband & I are very selective in our Art purchases. When we do find just that right piece you can trust & believe we ONLY rely on Angela and her staff to do our Custom framing. **Comment from The Great Frame Up - West Des Moines:** > Thank you for your business and support as a loyal customer. We enjoy working on the wonderful family photos and artwork you and your husband allow us to frame for your home. **★★★★★ — tlkeninger, Oct. 2017** > Amazing work - very creative and listened to what I desired for a final product. The best of the best!!!! **Comment from The Great Frame Up - West Des Moines:** > Thank you so much for your review, kind words and loyalty. We appreciate you and your business. **★★★★★ — June Owens, Oct. 2017** > I have been a long time customer of The Great Frame Up in West Des Moines. Each time I have brought a project to Angela and her staff, I have been completely impressed and thoroughly amazed. > I have had several items framed and have purchased items at The Great Frame Up in West Des Moines. I have found their work to be impeccable and their prices affordable. I would recommend them for all of your special occasion and memorabilia framing needs. **★★★★★ — Patrick Medved, Oct. 2017** > Angela is a true professional! Angela framed a picture of my son and his late grandfather. It was a gift to my son that he will cherish forever. Her gallery is a must see! Thank you Angela! **Comment from The Great Frame Up - West Des Moines:** > Pat - > > Thank you for your business. We are thrilled that your family photo gift was appreciated. Family memories are so important to preserve. We were honored to work with you on your custom framing design project. **★★★★★ — Cody Crumes, Oct. 2017** > The Great Frame Up did a great job on the work they did for my office! Angela provided excellent customer service and was very prompt in quoting, completing, and delivering the framing work that I had done at my office. I am very happy with the results and will definitely use The Great Frame Up for future work that I have done! **Comment from The Great Frame Up - West Des Moines:** > Cody thank you for your review. It was a pleasure working with you and your team! > We hope the artwork and posters motivate everyone to reach your target goals. **★★★★★ — Terrence Thames, Oct. 2017** > The Great Frame Up is a fantastic store with a great and knowledge owner in Angela. Her taste in art, culture and care for artisans is genuine. The Great Fram Up staff is very good and knowledge as well. Their framing techniques are exquisite and superior to those of other businesses around. Their list of clients also goes to show how their attention to detail and professionalism are respected among residential and corporate clients alike. **Comment from The Great Frame Up - West Des Moines:** > Terrence - We appreciate your support of local artists and your continued business and support. We look forward to working on more projects with you and your family soon! **★★★★★ — Susan Dunn, Oct. 2017** > We love The Great FrameUp West Des Moines! Angela has framed many of our precious photos, prints, memorabilia, and award certificates- she is very creative and patient! We also use this store for our business framing needs as well. Don’t miss the terrific local artist shows on Thursdays! **Comment from The Great Frame Up - West Des Moines:** > Susan - > > Thank you for your review. We enjoy working with you on your family and business projects. It's always a creative adventure! ## Selected projects - [Garage Sports framing](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/garage-sports-framing-pj-vj~5733912) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 2 - [Custom framing examples](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/custom-framing-examples-pj-vj~2695876) - Location: West Des Moines, IA - Photos: 11 - [Framed Tapestry](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/framed-tapestry-pj-vj~2695854) - Location: Clive, IA - Photos: 1 [See all 3 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/the-great-frame-up-west-des-moines-pfvwus-pf~187208538) ## Ideabooks - [Chitown Condo](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/183302756/list/chitown-condo) — 4 ideas - [Lighting](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/159248885/list/lighting) — 3 ideas - [Deck](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/159248856/list/deck) — 1 idea - [Bedroom art placement and ideas](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/158774528/list/bedroom-art-placement-and-ideas) — 17 ideas - [Living room art placement and ideas](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/158773993/list/living-room-art-placement-and-ideas) — 20 ideas - [Kitchen art placement and ideas](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/158774145/list/kitchen-art-placement-and-ideas) — 10 ideas - [Bathroom art placement and ideas](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/158774196/list/bathroom-art-placement-and-ideas) — 7 ideas - [westdesmoines' ideas](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/92371947/list/westdesmoines-ideas) — 1 idea - [Home office](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/158725120/list/home-office) — 9 ideas - [Flooring](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/157090469/list/flooring) — 2 ideas - [Living Room](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/157090961/list/living-room) — 14 ideas - [Mancave](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/92374897/list/mancave) — 12 ideas - [Exteriors Home](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/157090213/list/exteriors-home) — 5 ideas - [Dinning room ideas](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/141822651/list/dinning-room-ideas) — 2 ideas [See all 14 ideabooks](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/westdesmoines) --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. 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