A simple frame in black creates a clean border that grounds an image without introducing colour. Black works with almost any interior and creates a stronger visual frame than lighter woods. The darkness means the image content pops forward rather than the frame itself. These work brilliantly in series where the consistent frame colour creates cohesion across multiple images. A black frame reads more contemporary than wood and suits photography and bold colour prints equally well. These are the black frames that work harder than you expect through colour restraint.