![]() Black and navy is tres chic, and instantly gives your walls just the right amount of edge. Some designers warn to stay away from black frames on navy walls. For this look, you can opt for a white mat, dark mat, or one of our favorite modern looks: no mat at all. A similar effect can be achieved with black frames on dark walls. It makes the art the true focus of the interior, the frames adding sophisticated dimension and subtle texture. That said, depending on the look you’re after, you might have a preference.įor example, we love pairing a sleek white frame and white mat with a bright white wall. They work with all interior styles, wall colors, and art colors. Simple black and white frames are endlessly versatile. Right: Photo via Instagram Minis in Irvine Slim with white mats. Middle: Photo via by in Mercer Slim with a white mat. Left: Photo via Art from Diptych in Irvine Slim, with no mat. Tip #2: White and black are the new neutrals. (Pst… we have a guide to picking the perfect gold frame for your art, and many of the color suggestions apply equally well to walls! Take a peek. Think grey walls with a warm green base and antiqued gold frames, or a bright green interior with a bright, orange gold. Meanwhile, any room with a warm undertone will look amazing with gold frames. ![]() For example, a cool pale blue will look lovely with silver frames in a range of tones (from champagne antiqued frames to sleek true silver frames). As a rule of thumb, we typically pair silver frames with cool undertones and gold frames with warm undertones. So, now that you know your undertones, you can choose your frames. Testing it against a known swatch is the easiest way determine what undertones you’re working with. Many colors that are often considered cool (like gray and white) actually have warm bases. Your closest match will indicate your undertones. For example, if your walls are an off-white or cream, use a paint swatch or color wheel to compare it to red, yellow, and blue-based creams. So how do you identify the undertone of your paint color? Compare your paint color to its closest “true color” relative. ![]() ![]() ![]() It’s these undertones that hold the key to a cohesive interior and identifying them will help you choose frames that complement your color palette. Photo by with art from wide profile champagne silver frame ties gallery wall to the cool grays and pinks of this interior while balancing the warm cream wall color.Īlmost all paint colors are created by mixing two or more colors together, meaning that every shade out there has a mass tone (the color you register the paint as, like beige, taupe, blue, you get it) and an undertone. Warm floral walls are perfectly complemented by a warm, rose gold frame in a sleek profile paired with a bright white mat. Consider other elements: moulding, tile, countertops, furniture. How to pick a white frame for a white wall: match your undertones.Ĥ. White and black frames work almost everywhere.ģ. Check your undertones: test your walls against a known swatch.Ģ. To make sure you love the finished look, here are six expert tips for how to ensure your frames complement your interior color palette.ġ. While we can’t help you paint your walls, we can make getting your art framed and up on the walls an easy (and even enjoyable!) process. Photo via with art by two of the biggest steps for making your place finally feel like home: painting the walls and putting up art. ![]()
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