Smithfield's Trusted Framing Studio

Your Art Deserves
a Frame as Careful
as the Hand that Made It

Custom picture framing, archival matting, and artwork conservation — crafted by hand right here in Smithfield. Every piece we frame carries your story forward.

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What We Do

Crafted Framing Services

From a single photograph to an entire gallery wall, we bring the same attention to detail to every project — no matter the size.

Custom Picture Framing

Moldings in wood, metal, and composite — paired with your choice of mat board and glass. Every frame cut and assembled by hand in our shop.

Archival Matting

Rag and cotton mat boards that protect your artwork from acid damage. Multiple layers, colors, and bevel cuts to complement any piece.

Conservation Framing

Museum-grade materials and techniques for valuable artwork, photographs, and heirlooms. UV-protective glazing and acid-free backing included.

Mirror & Wall Mirrors

Custom-cut mirrors framed to your specifications. Perfect for bathrooms, entryways, and living spaces — measured and installed to fit.

Memorial & Tribute Frames

Thoughtful framing for photographs, certificates, and keepsakes that honor what matters most. Hand-selected moldings for every occasion.

Gallery Wall Planning

Not sure how pieces work together? Bring us your collection and we'll design a cohesive layout with coordinated frames for your space.

Our Story

A Local Shop Built
on Craft & Care

Memory Lane Frame Shop has been a fixture on South 3rd Street in Smithfield for years — a quiet corner where people bring their most meaningful pieces and leave with something framed to last.

We're a small team that believes framing isn't just about putting a border around a picture. It's about understanding what makes the image special, choosing materials that will protect it for decades, and cutting every piece of molding with the care you'd give your own home.

Whether it's a child's first painting, a wedding photograph, a vintage print, or a professional portfolio — we treat every order the same way: as if it were our own.

100%
Custom Made
Archival
Quality Materials
Local
Smithfield, NC
Interior of Memory Lane Frame Shop with framing materials and finished work
Close-up of custom picture frame detail
How It Works

From Your Hands to Our Shop

1

Bring It In

Drop off your piece at our Smithfield shop or call ahead to schedule a consultation.

2

Choose Materials

Browse our molding samples, mat colors, and glazing options with our guidance.

3

We Craft It

Your frame is cut, assembled, and finished by hand in our studio — usually within days.

4

Pick Up

Come by to see your finished piece, or we can arrange delivery for larger orders.

Kind Words

What Our Customers Say

"They framed my grandmother's quilt square for my mother's birthday. The attention to detail was incredible — you could tell they genuinely cared about getting it right."

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Sarah M.
Smithfield, NC

"I brought in a collection of old family photos that needed more than just a frame — they helped me choose archival materials and a layout that told the whole story."

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David L.
Smithfield, NC

"As an artist, I'm picky about how my work is presented. Memory Lane understands the difference between a frame and a presentation — and they deliver both."

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Rebecca T.
Smithfield, NC
Get in Touch

Let's Frame Something
Beautiful Together

Have a piece that needs framing, a question about materials, or just want to stop by and browse our molding collection? We'd love to hear from you.

Visit Us
307 S 3rd St
Smithfield, NC 27577
Call Us
(191) 938-2900

Send Us a Message

Tell us about your project and we'll get back to you within a business day.

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