The frame is the last thing you notice and the first thing that sets the mood. All Vael frames share the same slim solid wood profile, about 2 × 2.5 cm (0.8 × 1 in) with mitred corners, so the choice is purely about colour and texture. Here is what each finish does.
Black wood: definition
A matte black stain over open wood grain. It draws a clean line around the artwork and works hardest in bright, neutral rooms, with graphic or architectural pieces, and anywhere you already have black hardware or lamps. Read more in black framed wall art.
Light wood: warmth
Natural light wood with a fine linear grain. It softens a room and sits beautifully next to linen, oak floors and plants. Choose it for earthy, botanical, Japandi or sunlit pieces, such as those in Botanica and Terra.
White: lightness
The quietest option. On a white or off-white wall the frame almost disappears and the art seems to float. Ideal for pale artwork, coastal rooms and gallery walls with many pieces. Try it with Azure.
Pure gold: a refined glow
Pure Gold shares the same slim profile with a soft metallic finish. It suits darker artwork, warm still lifes and rooms with brass or warm metal details. See gold framed wall art.
Match the frame to the room, not just the art
Look for a material already in the room: oak furniture suggests light wood; black lamps or window frames suggest black wood; brass suggests gold; white walls and trim suggest white.
Mixing finishes
On a gallery wall, keep to one or two finishes. A single black frame among light wood ones becomes an anchor; a consistent finish palette creates a cohesive whole.
Quick guide
- Modern, bright rooms: black wood.
- Scandinavian, Japandi, natural rooms: light wood.
- Coastal, minimal, all-white rooms: white.
- Dark walls, warm, classic rooms: pure gold.
Frequently asked questions
What colour frame goes with everything?
Black wood and white are the most versatile; light wood is the warmest all-rounder.
Should the frame match the furniture?
It should relate to something in the room, not necessarily the furniture directly next to it.
What is the frame front made of?
UV-protective plexiglass: clear, lightweight and safer than glass. Every frame arrives with a metal sawtooth hanger fitted.
Preview every finish on each piece in the shop.
