Collection: Photo Frames

How do you hang photo frames without it looking messy?

The trick is planning the layout on the floor first, before a single nail goes in. Lay the frames out and arrange them until the spacing looks right — keep an even gap, usually 5 to 8 cm, between frames for a gallery wall. Trace each frame onto paper, tape the paper to the wall, and check the arrangement before hanging. For a grid look, line up edges neatly; for an organic cluster, work outward from a central frame. Hang the centre of the group at eye level, around 145 to 150 cm from the floor, so the wall reads as one composition rather than scattered pictures.

Wall, tabletop or collage — which do you need?

It depends on the space and the number of photos. A single statement photo suits one larger wall frame as a feature. A collection of memories works as a collage frame (one frame, multiple openings) or a gallery wall of separate frames. A desk, shelf or bedside suits small tabletop frames that stand on their own. A stairway or hallway is made for a run of wall frames climbing the wall. Match the frame to your goal — featuring one image, displaying many, or dressing a surface — and whether it hangs or stands.

Does frame colour and mat matter?

More than the photo, often. A mat — the border between the photo and the frame — makes a picture look considered and gives the eye room to rest, so a small photo in a larger matted frame looks far more intentional than a photo filling the frame edge to edge. For frame colour, black and white are safe and modern, timber adds warmth, and a mix of frame styles works for an eclectic gallery wall provided one thing ties them together, like all black or all timber. Keep it consistent and the wall looks styled, not cluttered.

Are cheap photo frames a false economy?

Sometimes. The giveaways on a cheap frame are a thin plastic "glass" front that scratches and yellows, and a flimsy backing that won't hold the photo flat. For frames you'll look at every day, or that hold a photo you care about, a proper glass front and solid backing are worth the small extra. For a large gallery wall where you're buying in bulk, mid-range frames are fine. Judge it on where it goes — a hero frame over the mantel deserves better than a frame in a back hallway.

Common questions

How high should I hang photo frames?
Hang the centre of the frame or group at eye level, around 145 to 150 cm from the floor. For a gallery wall, treat the whole cluster as one unit and centre that.

How do I plan a gallery wall?
Lay the frames on the floor first, arrange the spacing evenly (5 to 8 cm apart), then trace them onto paper and tape it to the wall to check before hanging.

What's a collage frame?
A collage frame is a single frame with multiple photo openings, letting you display several photos together in one piece rather than hanging many separate frames.

Does a mat border matter?
Yes. A mat gives the photo room to breathe and makes it look intentional. A small photo in a larger matted frame looks far more considered than one filling the frame edge to edge.

Can I pay for photo frames in instalments?
Yes. Afterpay splits the order into four fortnightly payments, and Zip, Klarna and PayPal Pay in 4 do the same. A $39 set of frames is around 4 × $9.75.

Style it with

Photo frames work with the rest of your decor. Group them near a vase, hang them alongside artwork, and add artificial flowers to the shelf below.

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