3 Piece Framed Wall Art — Choosing Frames That Work Together

When a 3 piece wall art set arrives framed and ready to hang, it removes one of the more fiddly steps in decorating a wall. But the frame choice matters — it can enhance the artwork and suit the room, or it can work against both. This guide covers the decisions involved in choosing 3 piece framed wall art that works for your space.

the three frame finishes and Where They Work

Solid timber frames with oak finish — are the most versatile option available. They suit Scandi, coastal, contemporary, and transitional interiors, and they complement both warm and cool-toned artwork without competing. If you are uncertain which frame to choose, oak finish is almost always the safe and considered choice.

Matte black frames are bold and contemporary. They suit rooms with strong contrasts — white walls, dark furniture, industrial elements — and work particularly well with abstract, architectural, and black-and-white artwork. They can feel heavy in softer, more organic interiors.

White frames are clean and classic. They work well in coastal and Hamptons-style spaces, in rooms with white or near-white walls, and in any interior where you want the art to feel light and airy. White frames are also a good choice when you want the frame to recede and let the artwork take centre stage.

Matching Frames to Your Interior

The frame finish should echo something already present in the room — the timber of your furniture, the tone of your hardware, the colour of your window frames or skirting boards. This is a more effective approach than simply choosing the most popular finish, because it creates an integrated look rather than a contrast.

A room with warm timber floors and rattan furniture will usually suit a solid timber frame with oak finish. A room with matte black tapware, brushed metal light fittings, and a predominantly white palette will likely suit a black frame. A coastal or Hamptons room with white cabinetry and linen soft furnishings is a natural fit for white frames. See all framed options in Olive et Oriel's 3 piece wall art collection.

Framed vs Unframed — Making the Decision

Framed sets are the right choice for most people. They arrive ready to hang, the mounting is done correctly, and the frames are designed to complement the artwork. Unframed prints are the better choice if you have specific frame requirements — a custom moulding, a colour not available in the standard range, or the desire to match frames you already own.

If you are buying unframed to frame locally, take all three prints to the framer at once and specify the same moulding for all three. Frames cut from the same batch will match more precisely than frames ordered separately.

A Note on Glazing

Olive et Oriel's framed prints use clear acrylic glazing, which is lighter and more shatter-resistant than glass. This matters for both shipping safety and practical installation — a large framed print with glass glazing is considerably heavier and more fragile than the equivalent with acrylic. In rooms with strong direct sunlight, consider UV-protective glazing to prevent fading over time.