Everything about framing

Passe-partouts, often referred to as mats, offer a multitude of design possibilities to elevate your artwork's presentation.

By increasing the distance between the glass and the artwork, they create a captivating depth effect that draws focus.

Ensure the nuances of your picture match the mat's colour to achieve a harmonious overall appearance. Bright pictures pair best with bright mats, while darker images benefit from black or grey mats.

The width of your passe-partout edge is a matter of taste but typically looks most harmonious when it's about 10-12% of the longer side's size.

For optimal coverage, the passe-partout cutout should be 5 mm smaller than your image.

Laying out your gallery wall on the floor is simple, cost-effective, and requires absolutely no technical skills. 

• Start with your largest art pieces, placing them off-centre for visual interest.
• Distribute similar-sized pieces, colours, or art styles throughout the wall to maintain balance.
• Mix and vary your frame styles to create an engaging visual rhythm.

Choose a "standard" spacing that feels right but don't obsess over perfection; imperfect arrangements often yield the most character.