Fixed sizes are the rule for framed prints

Most reproduction houses set a fixed catalogue of dimensions and do not cut to order. The short answer is no, but the longer one explains why the constraint exists and where a buyer still has room to move.

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The short answer

No. Auvrique does not cut framed posters to custom sizes. Each edition is produced in a set of fixed dimensions, so the size you see listed is the size you get. If a listed size does not suit your wall, the practical move is to choose a different edition or a different format rather than asking for a non-standard cut.

Why fixed sizes are the default

Reproduction printing runs on a production line, not a bench. A framed poster is cut, matted and glazed in batches, and each batch is built around a small number of standard sheet sizes. The cost of a custom cut is not a small add-on. It is a separate production run with its own setup, handling and waste.

That is why the price difference between a standard size and a bespoke one is usually not a few pounds. It is the difference between a catalogue item and a made-to-order job. Buyers who arrive wanting a specific centimetre count often underestimate that jump. The constraint is not a sales tactic. It is the economics of keeping the edition affordable.

What you can do instead

If the listed size is wrong for your wall, the first question is whether the problem is the print or the frame. A framed poster and a canvas print sit differently on a wall, and they suit different rooms. A canvas tends to feel lighter at the same dimensions, which matters when you are working with a narrow space.

The second move is to compare editions rather than chase a custom cut. A smaller framed poster in the same image often costs less and hangs more easily than a large one squeezed into a tight room. If you want to weigh the two formats before deciding, the difference between canvas and framed poster prints lays out the tradeoffs without the sales language.

Practical moves when size is wrong

Choose a different standard size from the same edition family.
Switch to a canvas print if the wall is narrow or the room is small.
Compare the framed poster and canvas options before committing.
Measure the wall first, then pick the edition that fits, not the other way around.

Where the real risk sits

The risk for a price-sensitive buyer is not the absence of a custom cut. It is buying the wrong standard size and then trying to make it work. A framed poster that is too large for its wall reads as a mistake, and no amount of rearranging the furniture fully fixes that. A print that is too small disappears.

The honest check is simple. Measure the wall, decide how much of it the image should occupy, and then pick from the sizes that actually exist. If none of them fit, the answer is to look at a different image or a different format, not to ask for a size the workshop does not produce.

A custom cut sounds like flexibility. In practice it is a separate production run with its own setup and waste.

Size range	Best use	Watch out
Small, roughly 30 to 50 cm on the short side	Narrow walls, shelves, small rooms	Can look lost on a large wall
Medium, roughly 50 to 70 cm on the short side	Most living rooms and hallways	Needs a wall with enough breathing room
Large, roughly 70 cm and above on the short side	Feature walls, open spaces	Overwhelms a small room quickly

Standard framed poster sizes and what they suit

Key takeaways

Auvrique does not cut framed posters to custom sizes.
Each edition is produced in a fixed set of dimensions.
A different standard size or a different format is the practical alternative.
Measure the wall first, then choose from the sizes that exist.

Related questions

Can I request a framed poster in a size between two listed options?

No. The workshop cuts to the standard sizes in the catalogue, not to intermediate measurements. If the gap between two listed sizes is the problem, the answer is to pick the one that sits closer to your wall and accept the small difference, or choose a different format.

Does a canvas print give me more size flexibility than a framed poster?

Not in the sense of a custom cut. Canvas editions also run in fixed sizes. The real difference is how each format behaves on the wall. A canvas can feel less heavy at the same dimensions, which is sometimes enough to make a listed size work in a room where a framed poster would not.

What should I measure before I decide on a size?

Measure the wall space you want the image to occupy, not the whole wall. Leave enough room around the print for it to breathe. If you are choosing between two sizes, the smaller one is usually the safer bet for a narrow wall, and the larger one only works if the wall can carry it.

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