The frame is the last decision and the one people rush. It changes how a print reads from across the room, so it is worth two minutes. Our prints come in three frame colours: black, white and brown. This guide helps you choose between them.
A photo of the wall, and a look at the main materials in the room: floor, furniture, curtains.
Step 1. Look at the wall colour first
The frame sits between the art and the wall, so the wall decides how it will look. The bigger the contrast between frame and wall, the more the frame stands out.
| Wall | Black | White | Brown |
|---|---|---|---|
| White or pale grey | Crisp, graphic | Soft, very light, low contrast | Warm and relaxed |
| Cream or beige | Clean outline, modern | Gentle and bright | Blends in, calm and natural |
| Warm colour (terracotta, ochre) | Strong and grounded | A clean, bright edge | Low contrast, can look muddy |
| Dark or deep blue | Can disappear into the wall | Stands out, a bright pop | Usually a good middle ground |
Step 2. Match the materials in the room
- Wood floors, rattan, linen, leather: a brown frame sits comfortably.
- Metal, glass, concrete, dark furniture: black feels at home.
- Pale, airy, minimal rooms: white keeps everything light.
Step 3. Think about the artwork
- Bold, saturated colour: a black frame contains it and keeps it neat.
- Soft gradients and pastels: black adds definition, white keeps it dreamy, brown adds warmth. Pick the mood you named in how to choose art for your space.
- Earthy and botanical work: brown tends to feel natural.
Some pieces to try
Bold work that looks sharp in black
Earthy work worth trying in brown
These photos show the black frame. On any product page, choose Black, White or Brown and the live preview shows that frame, so you can compare before you order.
Step 4. Pick one frame colour per wall
Within a single wall or group, use one frame colour. It ties different artworks together and keeps the eye on the art. It is fine to use black in one room and brown in another, but a gallery wall mixing colours will look unplanned.
Step 5. Decide on the trim
Each piece also has a trim/border option, the border between print and frame. It gives the print room to breathe, and it makes the piece look a little smaller on the wall than the print size suggests, so factor it in when you are choosing the size.
Mistakes to avoid
Matching the frame to the furniture exactly. A small contrast looks deliberate; an exact match looks flat.
Mixing frame colours on one wall. Choose one and repeat it.
Black frames on a very dark wall. They vanish. Go white or brown instead.
Your checklist
- I know my wall colour and how much contrast I want.
- I looked at the main materials in the room.
- I checked the frame against the artwork.
- I previewed it on the product page.
- I picked one frame colour for the whole wall.
Quick answers
Which colour is safest?
Black suits the widest range of rooms, especially modern and pale ones. Brown is the safer choice for warm, natural rooms, and white for light, airy ones.
Can I change my mind later?
Frames are a bigger decision than prints, so check the colour against your wall before you order. If you are unsure, black is the easiest to live with.
Does frame colour change how big the art looks?
Slightly. A dark frame defines the edge, so the piece looks a little crisper. A lighter or warmer frame blends into the wall and looks softer.
Next, plan the layout, or try your frames together in the wall builder.