Before you buy: decide what you are framing, whether you want a matching or mixed look, and which picture should anchor the arrangement. Then check the complete combination at the real frame sizes, not just one product at a time.
Start with the pictures you want to hang
First list the pictures, prints or objects that need a frame. Note each orientation and decide whether it should have a mount. This gives you the picture formats to look for and shows whether you need mostly portrait frames, landscape frames, square frames or a mixture.
Remember that the advertised picture format is not always the frame's outside size. The edge, mount and depth also change its visual weight. A 50×70 cm RÖDALM does not have the same presence as a slim 50×70 cm LOMVIKEN, even when both hold the same print size.
Which IKEA picture frame series suits your wall?
The main differences are the profile, material, depth, mount and available formats. The table below covers 11 current IKEA frame series. Sizes and colours vary by country, so check your local IKEA store before buying.
| Series | Sizes in the catalogue | Colours and finishes | What makes it different |
|---|---|---|---|
| RÖDALM | 10×15 to 70×100 cm | Black, white, birch effect, oak effect | A broad size range, an included mount and enough depth to place the picture at the front or back. |
| FISKBO | 10×15 to 50×70 cm | Black, white, light grey-green, dark grey-blue | A lightweight option in small and medium sizes. |
| YLLEVAD | 13×18 and 21×30 cm | Black, white | Simple small frames that work well as supporting pieces in a mixed layout. |
| HÄCKHAGTORN | 13×18 to 40×50 cm | Natural pine | A solid-pine frame that can be used as it is or painted. |
| LOMVIKEN | 13×18 to 61×91 cm, plus 32×32 cm | Black, gold colour, white | A slim aluminium frame with an included mount and both square and large formats. |
| SANNAHED | 25×25 and 50×50 cm | Black, white | A deep square frame for flat art or objects that need more space. |
| KNOPPÄNG | 13×18 to 61×91 cm | Black, white | A classic profile with an included mount and a useful range of sizes. |
| SILVERHÖJDEN | 13×18 to 61×91 cm | Gold colour | A decorative metallic-look frame for a more traditional or ornate wall. |
| KLOTKÖRSBÄR | 21×30 to 50×70 cm | Dark-brown oak effect | A warm, dark wood-effect option in common poster sizes. |
| TRIVIALSKOG | 21×30 cm | Natural rattan | A woven rattan frame that adds texture to a mixed gallery wall. |
| VÄXBO | 55×58 cm collage frame | Black, white, green | A fixed collage layout for eight photos rather than one picture. |
The dimensions above describe the picture format sold by IKEA, not always the outside edge of the frame. Check the outside dimensions too, because they determine how much wall space the frame actually takes.
Do you want matching frames or a mixed gallery wall?
For a calm, consistent arrangement, choose one series that covers most of the sizes you need. RÖDALM and KNOPPÄNG are useful here because both come in several formats. LOMVIKEN gives the wall a slimmer metal edge, while SILVERHÖJDEN creates a more decorative look.
A mixed gallery wall can feel more collected and personal. Use one common feature, such as black edges, warm wood tones or repeated mounts, to stop the combination feeling random. HÄCKHAGTORN, KLOTKÖRSBÄR and TRIVIALSKOG add natural colour and texture; FISKBO and YLLEVAD can fill smaller gaps without making the wall too heavy.
SANNAHED is useful when a square or deeper frame is part of the plan, while VÄXBO offers one fixed collage for several small photos. You do not need every frame to match, but each choice should have a reason to belong.
Choose the arrangement before the quantities
Pick one or two larger pictures to anchor the wall, then place smaller frames around them. A tidy grid suits frames with repeated sizes; a looser arrangement is more forgiving when the pictures and frame series vary. Keep the gap between neighbouring frames reasonably consistent so the group reads as one composition.
This is the point where a shopping list becomes difficult. You may know that you like a large black RÖDALM, two smaller white frames and a wood-effect frame, but not whether that combination will balance on your wall, or whether a different size would work better.
Preview the shortlist before you buy
Frames on the Wall lets you answer that last question visually. Choose IKEA from the frame catalogue, select each series, picture format and finish, and place your own art inside. You can arrange the frames on a blank wall or upload a photo of your room and set its scale.
Instead of committing to the first plausible combination, duplicate the layout and test another size, finish or arrangement. The frames are drawn using their outside dimensions, so you compare the space they will actually take on the wall.
From shortlist to shopping list
Turn your shortlist into a plan
Add your wall
Upload a straight-on photo of the room, or start with a blank wall. Set one known measurement so you can judge the arrangement at the correct scale.
Choose IKEA frames from the catalogue
Add the series, picture formats and finishes on your shortlist. Start with the frames required by your art rather than filling the wall at random.
Add your pictures and arrange them
Upload your art or photos to check the crop and mount. Place the anchor picture first, add smaller pieces, and adjust the gaps until the group feels balanced.
Compare and export
Save a matching option and a mixed option, or compare two arrangements. Export the winner and use it to confirm the frame quantities and formats before ordering.
Example: one layout, four RÖDALM frames
This simple arrangement uses four RÖDALM frames in different sizes and finishes. The black frame anchors the composition, while white and wood-effect frames keep it from feeling too uniform. Testing the group together makes the difference between the formats visible before anything is ordered.
Buy the combination, not just the individual frames
It is easy to like several frames on separate product pages. The harder question is which sizes, colours and quantities will work together with your pictures and the space available.
Make a shortlist, test it as a complete wall, and only then turn it into a shopping list. You will know not only which IKEA frames to buy, but also where each one belongs.
Plan your IKEA gallery wall