<input type="hidden" id="email_signup_session" name="email_signup_session" value="5d8cc7d54d" /><input type="hidden" name="_wp_http_referer" value="/learn/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/3821" />{"id":3821,"date":"2025-05-21T12:00:21","date_gmt":"2025-05-21T16:00:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.frameiteasy.com\/blog\/?p=3821"},"modified":"2025-05-21T12:00:21","modified_gmt":"2025-05-21T16:00:21","slug":"how-to-choose-best-poster-frame","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.frameiteasy.com\/learn\/how-to-choose-best-poster-frame\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Choose The Best Poster Frame: Style and Color Options"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>If you have a poster from your favorite movie, concert, show, or artist, chances are you&#8217;ll need a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.frameiteasy.com\/frame-styles\/poster-frames\">poster frame to display<\/a> it in your home or office. We&#8217;re here to help you choose the best poster frame for your style. There are <a aria-label=\"so many styles and colors of frames (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.frameiteasy.com\/frame-styles\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">so many styles and colors of frames<\/a>, though, so what should you choose?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Posters tend to be bigger than your average print, and you&#8217;d obviously want a <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"frame that is cut to its measurements (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.frameiteasy.com\/learn\/how-to-measure-art-framing\/\" target=\"_blank\">frame with the correct &#8220;Art Size<\/a>.&#8221; Beyond the technical size, though, the frame should complement your poster, both in color and shape. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A few questions to ask yourself:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>What are the measurements of my poster? <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Do I want my poster frame to accent or contrast with the poster&#8217;s art?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Do I want the frame to stand out or &#8220;blend in&#8221;?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Can\/should I add matting?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Here we&#8217;ll take you through some ideas to consider when trying to find that perfect poster frame. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(P.S. If you don&#8217;t have a poster yet, you can always look at a few of our <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"recommended places to buy art online (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.frameiteasy.com\/learn\/find-art-online\/\" target=\"_blank\">recommended places to buy art online<\/a>, and it might lead you to the start of a great custom framing project!)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"How to Measure Your Poster to Fit Our Frames\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/c4S4RKOQN58?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">In this video, we walk you through the steps to properly measure your poster to fit our frames perfectly before ordering.<br><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"a-few-words-about-sizing\">A Few Words About Sizing<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Typically posters come in a<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" standard size (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.frameiteasy.com\/learn\/paper-and-picture-frame-sizes\/\" target=\"_blank\"> standard size<\/a>, though there is no set rule as to what constitutes a poster vs. another piece of art.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As a general frame of reference, 24&#8243; X 36&#8243; is usually a larger movie size poster, 18&#8243; X 24&#8243; is often associated with medium-sized posters, and smaller sizes tend to run around the 11&#8243; X 17&#8243; range. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Always remember to measure your art yourself, though; the slightest disparity between the listed measurements and the actual ones can make a significant difference when it comes time to frame!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"should-you-use-a-wood-or-metal-frame\">Should You Use a Wood or Metal Frame?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"853\" height=\"1280\" src=\"https:\/\/www.frameiteasy.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Poster-Frame_0002-853x1280.jpg\" alt=\"large metal poster frame\" class=\"wp-image-4374\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.frameiteasy.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Poster-Frame_0002-853x1280.jpg 853w, https:\/\/www.frameiteasy.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Poster-Frame_0002-700x1050.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.frameiteasy.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Poster-Frame_0002-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.frameiteasy.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Poster-Frame_0002.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 853px) 100vw, 853px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>There are multiple layers to the ongoing <a aria-label=\"wood vs. metal frame question (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.frameiteasy.com\/learn\/wood-vs-metal-picture-frames\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">wood vs. metal frame question<\/a>. First, let&#8217;s talk about the basics: <strong>here at Frame It Easy, we can cut <a href=\"https:\/\/www.frameiteasy.com\/frame-styles\/metal\">metal frames<\/a> to accommodate a larger size.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The biggest measurement our wood frames can be is 32&#8243; X 42&#8243;. So if your poster exceeds that, you might want to go with a metal frame, which can go up to 42&#8243; X 62&#8243;.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Beyond physical requirements, there are also stylistic things to take into consideration. Metal is better if you want a more vibrant or neon color. If, however, you want natural or earthy-looking hues, wood would be best.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Maybe, though, it&#8217;s not the material of the frame that matters as much as the shape and color of it. In which case, we got you covered, too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"whats-the-general-shape-and-design-of-the-art-in-your-poster\">What&#8217;s the General Shape And Design of the Art in Your Poster?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"691\" height=\"1280\" src=\"https:\/\/www.frameiteasy.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Poster-Frame_0007-691x1280.jpg\" alt=\"wood art poster frame\" class=\"wp-image-4373\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.frameiteasy.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Poster-Frame_0007-691x1280.jpg 691w, https:\/\/www.frameiteasy.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Poster-Frame_0007-700x1297.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.frameiteasy.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Poster-Frame_0007-768x1423.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.frameiteasy.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Poster-Frame_0007.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 691px) 100vw, 691px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Of course, posters themselves are often rectangular, but the art printed on them can be many different shapes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Maybe the art on the poster has a lot of circles. Maybe it&#8217;s blocky. Either way, try to find something to complement it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For instance, our <a aria-label=\"Hanover frame (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.frameiteasy.com\/frame-styles\/hanover\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Hanover frame<\/a> has a rounded edge. Let&#8217;s say you&#8217;re framing the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.themovieposterplanet.com\/p\/shrek-movie-poster-27-x-40-style-c\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>Shrek<\/em> movie poster<\/a>; it has a lot of bubble-looking letters, as well as the circular-looking antennae at the beginning of the logo. A Hanover style would look great with that to accent the rounded designs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The opposite is true for posters with blocky shapes and designs. The <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Bradford (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.frameiteasy.com\/frame-styles\/bradford\" target=\"_blank\">Bradford<\/a>, <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Stafford (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.frameiteasy.com\/frame-styles\/stafford\" target=\"_blank\">Stafford<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.frameiteasy.com\/frame-styles\/ashford\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Ashford (opens in a new tab)\">Ashford<\/a> would all be great, as they would mimic the straighter lines. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Of course, if you&#8217;re going for a contrasting effect, mix and match! It&#8217;s your frame, so have fun. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"guide\">If you want something that will really stand out, the <a aria-label=\"Granby (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.frameiteasy.com\/frame-styles\/granby\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Granby<\/a> would be a great ornate choice.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"cta-box mailinglist\"data-block-id=\"26278\" data-form-type=\"post_block\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wrapper\"><div class=\"col-md-6\"><p style=\"text-align: center;\">FREE DOWNLOAD &#8211; Poster Size Guide Printable<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-md-6\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<form class=\"kl-block-form\" method=\"POST\" target=\"_blank\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"kl-field-email\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"fas fa-envelope\"><\/i>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<input aria-label=\"email\" aria-required=\"true\" type=\"email\" class=\"form-control\" data-inputmask=\"\" name=\"fields[email]\" placeholder=\"email@address.com\" autocomplete=\"email\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<input type=\"hidden\" name=\"fields[signup_form_location]\" value=\"learning-center-how-to-choose-best-poster-frame\"><div class=\"error-messages\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"kl-form-embedSubmit\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<button type=\"submit\" class=\"primary button btn-secondary\">DOWNLOAD NOW<\/button>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<button disabled=\"disabled\" style=\"display:none\" type=\"button\" class=\"loading\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"kl-form-embedSubmitLoad\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"sr-only\">Loading&#8230;<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/button>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<input type=\"hidden\" name=\"anticsrf\" value=\"true\"><input type=\"hidden\" id=\"email_signup_session\" name=\"email_signup_session\" value=\"5d8cc7d54d\" \/><input type=\"hidden\" name=\"_wp_http_referer\" value=\"\/learn\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3821\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/form>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 id=\"consider-the-thickness-of-the-frame-in-relation-to-the-poster\">Consider The Thickness Of the Frame In Relation To The Poster<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1280\" src=\"https:\/\/www.frameiteasy.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Poster-Frame_0004-1024x1280.jpg\" alt=\"endless summer poster frame\" class=\"wp-image-4376\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.frameiteasy.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Poster-Frame_0004-1024x1280.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.frameiteasy.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Poster-Frame_0004-700x875.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.frameiteasy.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Poster-Frame_0004-768x960.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.frameiteasy.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Poster-Frame_0004.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Most posters are big, so you might want to have a thinner frame style displaying them. Let&#8217;s say you have a giant poster from one of the many Marvel movies, and you want it to be on full display, with as little frame as possible to potentially overpower it. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If this is the case, we would recommend using either the <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Ashford (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.frameiteasy.com\/frame-styles\/ashford\" target=\"_blank\">Ashford<\/a> or the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.frameiteasy.com\/frame-styles\/hanover\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Hanover (opens in a new tab)\">Hanover<\/a> frame; both are about 3\/8&#8243; in thickness when looking at them straight on. Neither should be too noticeable, especially if you choose a corresponding color (more on that in a bit, though). <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"The Secret to Perfectly Framing Vinyl Posters\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/62gSsFSMlyk?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Learn how to frame a poster! It\u2019s easy!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This is also something to keep in mind if you have <a href=\"https:\/\/www.frameiteasy.com\/learn\/styling-small-spaces-with-custom-picture-frames\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"limited display space (opens in a new tab)\">limited display space<\/a>, but still want to squeeze in one last poster before the blank area on your wall gets covered. If space conservation is on your mind, the narrower designs (Ashford and Hanover) would be best.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Naturally, as with most design choices, the opposite could be true. Let&#8217;s say you have a poster that&#8217;s minimalistic \u2014 maybe a giant one that&#8217;s mostly black, with only the film&#8217;s logo in the middle, for instance. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this case, you might want a thicker frame to add to the display and provide a solid barrier for the blank space surrounding the logo. For this, we would recommend <a aria-label=\"Bradford (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.frameiteasy.com\/frame-styles\/bradford\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Bradford<\/a> or <a aria-label=\"Stafford (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.frameiteasy.com\/frame-styles\/stafford\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Stafford<\/a>. They are thicker \u2014 7\/8&#8243;, 1&#8243;, and 1 1\/2&#8243; respectively \u2014 and would provide a solid borderline for any poster with sparse details.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"should-you-use-gloss-or-satin-metal-frames\">Should You Use Gloss or Satin Metal Frames? <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"1280\" src=\"https:\/\/www.frameiteasy.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Poster-Frame_0005-960x1280.jpg\" alt=\"gold picture frame\" class=\"wp-image-4377\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.frameiteasy.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Poster-Frame_0005-960x1280.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.frameiteasy.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Poster-Frame_0005-700x934.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.frameiteasy.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Poster-Frame_0005-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.frameiteasy.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Poster-Frame_0005.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>After browsing our site, you might notice that we have three colors \u2014 gold, silver, and black \u2014 that come in both satin and gloss finishes. The difference is self-explanatory; satin is more matte and gloss is more reflective\/shiny. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What could be tough, however, is deciding which one to choose. In terms of popularity, satin is typically purchased more often.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Maybe you have a poster with really bright colors, and shiny silver would make it an even brighter spot on your wall. Maybe it&#8217;s the opposite, though, and you have a more matte poster, and it merits a flatter display. In this case, a satin black could really accentuate the flat hues and make everything come together. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"what-of-the-colorful-frames-though\">What of the Colorful Frames, Though?!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"853\" height=\"1280\" src=\"https:\/\/www.frameiteasy.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Poster-Frame_0006-853x1280.jpg\" alt=\"Red picture frame bold art\" class=\"wp-image-4371\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.frameiteasy.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Poster-Frame_0006-853x1280.jpg 853w, https:\/\/www.frameiteasy.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Poster-Frame_0006-700x1050.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.frameiteasy.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Poster-Frame_0006-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.frameiteasy.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Poster-Frame_0006.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 853px) 100vw, 853px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&#8217;ve skimmed our site, you might have noticed our frame colors go beyond simply the dark and the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.frameiteasy.com\/learn\/metallic-picture-frames\/\">metallic<\/a>, though.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There could be a few ways to go about using the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.frameiteasy.com\/frame-styles\/colorful\">more colorful choices<\/a>. If you don&#8217;t have a matboard with your frame, and you want to accent a poster that&#8217;s mostly white with a frame of the same color, that could work!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Check Out Our Neon Metal Picture Frames<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.34%\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.frameiteasy.com\/frame-styles\/mystic?cid=37\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/www.frameiteasy.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Mystic__Cyan__Sides.jpg\" alt=\"blue picture frame\" class=\"wp-image-27664\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.frameiteasy.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Mystic__Cyan__Sides.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.frameiteasy.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Mystic__Cyan__Sides-100x100.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Mystic in Cyan<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.34%\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.frameiteasy.com\/frame-styles\/mystic?cid=37\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/www.frameiteasy.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Mystic__Violet__Sides.jpg\" alt=\"purple picture frame\" class=\"wp-image-27663\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.frameiteasy.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Mystic__Violet__Sides.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.frameiteasy.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Mystic__Violet__Sides-100x100.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Mystic in Violet<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.frameiteasy.com\/frame-styles\/mystic?cid=37\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/www.frameiteasy.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Mystic__Lime__Sides.jpg\" alt=\"lime green picture frame\" class=\"wp-image-27662\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.frameiteasy.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Mystic__Lime__Sides.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.frameiteasy.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Mystic__Lime__Sides-100x100.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Mystic in Lime<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>But, for those who want to get maybe just a little more in-depth, we figure we&#8217;d talk about how to compliment colors \u2014 especially if you have a matboard. You can always consult a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.frameiteasy.com\/learn\/understanding-the-color-wheel\/\">basic color wheel<\/a> if you&#8217;re ever confused about this, too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Without getting too technical, colors on opposite sides of the wheel are considered complimenting colors, so they could accent each other nicely with art. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Let&#8217;s use the blue frame as an example. You could have a poster with a lot of that color, and you want to use the Hanover blue frame to accent it. How do you make it all pop, though? <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you look at the color wheel, orange sits as blue&#8217;s direct opposite. So an orange-colored matboard would be really complementary. Just something to consider when creating the best poster frame for your style!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"if-you-decide-to-add-a-matboard-be-aware-of-size-limitations\">If You Decide To Add a Matboard, Be Aware of Size Limitations <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"853\" height=\"1280\" src=\"https:\/\/www.frameiteasy.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Poster-Frame_0001-853x1280.jpg\" alt=\"star wars poster frame\" class=\"wp-image-4372\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.frameiteasy.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Poster-Frame_0001-853x1280.jpg 853w, https:\/\/www.frameiteasy.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Poster-Frame_0001-700x1050.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.frameiteasy.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Poster-Frame_0001-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.frameiteasy.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Poster-Frame_0001.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 853px) 100vw, 853px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Posters are often larger, measuring around 24&#8243; X 36&#8243; and up. Our matboards are ordered in 32&#8243; X 42&#8243; sheets, so that&#8217;s something to keep in mind, too. <strong>To mat your art, the size plus matting must be 32&#8243; x 40&#8243; or smaller.<\/strong> Still, if your poster is a smaller or medium size, it could be something great to make the whole thing really come to life. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/www.frameiteasy.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Star-Wars-Color-Pallet-.png\" alt=\"Star Wars Color Palette Ideas \" class=\"wp-image-26468\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.frameiteasy.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Star-Wars-Color-Pallet-.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.frameiteasy.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Star-Wars-Color-Pallet--700x467.png 700w, https:\/\/www.frameiteasy.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Star-Wars-Color-Pallet--768x512.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"so-what-does-this-all-mean\">So What Does This All Mean? <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Everything is situational, and if you&#8217;ve been reading our blog long enough, you probably know that these are all recommendations \u2014 and that your own personal taste trumps any kind of &#8220;rule.&#8221; Still, you could try to use what we suggest as basic guidelines if you&#8217;re ever unsure. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As always, if you have any questions, you can <a href=\"https:\/\/www.frameiteasy.com\/contact\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">feel free to reach out<\/a> and we&#8217;d be happy to do our best and assist. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Looking to get a poster frame? 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