Olive et Oriel Framing Options — Oak, Walnut, Black and White Explained
Olive et Oriel Framing Options — Oak, Walnut, Black and White Explained
Choosing the right frame for your art is as important as choosing the art itself. A great frame enhances the artwork, complements the room, and provides the physical protection that makes your investment last. At Olive et Oriel, we offer four frame options — oak, walnut, black, and white — each with a distinct personality and room suitability.
Our frames are produced to work specifically with our art — the proportions, the materials, and the UV-protective acrylic are all designed to show our prints at their best. Here's how to choose the right one.
Oak Frames — Warm, Natural, Versatile
Our oak frames are our most versatile option — warm enough to complement natural and organic interiors, light enough to work in contemporary spaces, and neutral enough to sit alongside almost any colour palette. Oak works particularly well with botanical prints, coastal photography, and warm-toned abstract art.
Oak frames suit Scandinavian-inspired interiors, coastal homes, natural material spaces (rattan, linen, jute), and any room where warmth and naturalism are design priorities. They're also a safe starting point if you're unsure — oak rarely puts a foot wrong.
Learn About Our Print QualityWalnut, Black and White — Making the Choice
Our walnut frames offer a richer, deeper warmth than oak — they're the frame for art in more sophisticated, layered interiors. Walnut works beautifully with art in terracotta, ochre, forest green, and deep blue. It suits mid-century modern interiors, richly layered traditional spaces, and any room where the frame is a design statement in its own right.
Black frames are the most graphic and contemporary option. They define the edge of the artwork with precision and add a crisp, modern quality that suits abstract art, photography, and any work with strong contrast. Black works in almost any contemporary interior and is particularly effective in gallery wall arrangements where consistency is important.
White frames create a light, fresh, gallery-like feel — they're particularly effective with floral and botanical art, where the white frame echoes the white space of the print and creates a clean, classic presentation. White frames suit coastal, Hamptons, and light-filled Scandinavian interiors.
Walnut frame — rich and sophisticated
All our frames include UV-protective acrylic rather than glass — reducing glare and UV damage while being lighter and safer than glass. Our framed art arrives ready to hang.
Art ships next business day from our two facilities. Our satisfaction guarantee covers every framed piece — if the frame choice isn't right for your space, contact help@oliveetoriel.com.
Every piece is produced at our two manufacturing facilities on of NSW — crafting Australian wall art since 2015. We deliver to over 40 countries worldwide, with custom sizing available on all prints. Over a decade of experience, every order ships within 24 hours with our satisfaction guarantee.
What frame options does Olive et Oriel offer?
We offer four frame options: oak (warm, natural, versatile), walnut (rich, sophisticated), black (graphic, contemporary), and white (fresh, gallery-like). All frames include UV-protective acrylic.
Which frame colour works best with botanical art?
Oak or white frames work beautifully with botanical art — oak for a warm, natural feel; white for a clean, gallery-like presentation. Both complement the typically organic colour palettes of botanical prints.
Are Olive et Oriel frames made in Australia?
Our frames are produced to our specifications and are part of our complete Australian production process. Contact help@oliveetoriel.com for specific frame material information.
Does Olive et Oriel use glass or acrylic in frames?
We use UV-protective acrylic rather than glass in all our frames. Acrylic is lighter, safer, and reduces UV damage and glare compared to standard glass.
How do I choose between oak and walnut frames?
Oak is warmer and more natural — it suits coastal, Scandinavian, and organic interiors. Walnut is richer and more sophisticated — it suits mid-century modern, layered, and more formal interiors. When in doubt, oak is the safer starting point.
Do Olive et Oriel framed prints arrive ready to hang?
Yes — all our framed art arrives ready to hang straight out of the packaging, with hanging hardware included.
