If you’ve chosen (or are currently creating) a minimalist style for your home, you’ve embraced simplicity, elegance and calm within your environment – a great option for many.
Photo frames are a crucial element within any room, and the wrong pick can easily change the whole feel of the place; something you definitely don’t want if you’ve spent a long time curating every detail within your space.
So, how do you choose photo frames that fit modern minimalist decor? It all comes down to a few details. Read on to find out more.
Can You Incorporate Photo Frames into Minimalist Decor?
It’s easy to wonder whether photo frames fit into the minimalist style at all, given its focus on quality over quantity and limited decorations.
However, when used correctly, photo frames can work incredibly well, complementing the concept of intentional decor, part of which involves keeping items that have personal significance. And what could be better than your favourite memories?
Choosing Minimalist Photo Frames
When it comes to minimalist photo frames, style is vital. Here’s some tips to make sure you get it right:
- Neutral colours – a staple of the minimalist style, neutrals like white, black and grey integrate really well with minimalism
- Simple designs – simplicity is key to not overwhelming your space. Choose sleek, thin profiles and straight lines wherever possible
- Metal and wood – these materials work particularly well with minimalist themes, adding sophistication while remaining understated
- Square frames – minimalist decor often uses square frames for symmetry and simplicity
However, don’t forget that these are only general guidelines – you should always pick what works best
Think About Placement
There are a number of places where frames can enhance simplicity and balance within a minimalist home:
- Gallery walls - you can use gallery walls to add symmetry while displaying multiple pictures at once. Just make sure there’s consistent spacing and alignment within them
- Single statement piece – single frames work great above furniture like sofas, mantels or sideboards. Usually larger in size, they add a stunning focal points
- Hallways and stairways – these narrow areas perfectly lend themselves to photo frames placed to carefully follow the contours of the space
- Mantels, consoles and floating shelves – placing photo frames on these pieces of
furniture allows for flexibility in rearranging or changing photos while ensuring a casual look
What About Size?
Ultimately, there aren’t any strict rules around size – it all depends on the space you have available. For instance, medium and large frames (11x14, 12x16 and 16x20) can be great at delivering visual impact on a blank wall.
If you have a lot of empty space on shelves or side tables, standard small frames (6x6, 5x7, and 8x10) can work really well, too.
How Many Frames Should I Have In Each Room?
The number of frames in each room should be kept low to reduce visual clutter. There is no strict rule, but we’d recommend using one to three frames per room (unless the room is quite small – stick to one or none in that case).
If you opt for a gallery wall, however, the general rule of thumb is to have four or six, giving a visually striking effect without overwhelming the space.
Again, a large single frame can work incredibly well as a focal point in living rooms or bedrooms, keeping the space simple and clean but adding that statement piece no guest is going to forget.
Need help choosing the right photo frame for your unique decor? Our team of experts are always happy to help. Email us at sales@photoframesandart.com and a member of our team will get back to you within 48 hours.
