Triple Picture Frames - What You Didn't Know about These Versatile Frames

Although it’s not as common as other frames, the triple picture frame is one of the most practical and economical frames around. Yet most people still think of these frames for a family with three kids. So, let’s uncover the beauty, practicality and affordability of these three opening frames and why every home should have one.

Benefits of Triple Frames
With triple picture frames they are very space efficient because they can hold three pictures in a smaller space than would be possible with three separate picture frames. Triple picture frames display three images in same size and can be found in sizes such as 2.5x3.5, 4x6 and 5x7. Occasionally you can find an 8x10 triple frame however they are hard to find because of their large size.

Triple frames are usually made of wood or metal and come in a variety of colors, styles and sizes. Triple frames can be hung on the wall or displayed on a table and are available as a hanging frame, hinged triple frame or a triple frame with an easel back stand.

If you need a frame for a tabletop or a small space, a hinged triple frame is designed to sit without an easel back stand which makes it ideal for a small space. Hinged frames can be folded for easy storage. If you need a frame to hang on the wall, you can choose either a hanging triple frame or a triple frame with an easel back stand. The hanging triple frame can only be hung on a wall, but the frame with the easel back stand can be displayed on the wall or on a table.

Different Uses for Triple Frames
Not sure what you would display in a triple frame? The options are limitless. Any three photos of the same size can be displayed side-by-side in your triple frame. There are many imaginative ways to use your triple frame.

1) Family: The most common and obvious use of triple picture frames are family pictures. The more you think about what to display, the more ideas you will have.

Family portraits can be arranged with parents in the center and children on either side or three children can be showcased in the triple frame.

Proud grandparents can show off their grandchildren or their child and spouse in the center with the grandchildren on either side.

You can display wedding photos with the bride and groom in the center with a picture of the groom’s family on one side and the bride’s family on the other.

The ideas for family photos can go on and on. Once you start thinking of ways to use your triple frame, you will discover endless possibilities.

2) Pets: A triple picture frame, hung on the wall or displayed on a table, is an economical and fun way to display pictures of multiple pets or multiple pictures of one pet.

3) Artistic: Landscape or still-life photography can be showcased in a triple picture frame. Choose a triple frame that complements your photo for an artistic touch.

You can display a panoramic picture and cut it to fit into three separate frames. This makes a creative and artistic display, giving your picture a new dimension.

A series of landscape photos can be displayed depicting the same scene in different seasons. Three black and white photos of similar objects (like bare trees in winter) will add a classic decorative touch. Add to the interest of the display with a mat to offset your pictures.

Or, compose your frame with still-life themes, such as lighthouses, unique and interesting doors or windows, or flowers. A triple frame with a wood or metal frame dividing the images will give your display a window pane effect.

4) Gallery Display: If you like to display your frames on a wall, you can combine the triple frame with other size and shape frames for a truly unique gallery display. With the variety of frames available you can match your triple frame to the style and color of other frames for a coordinated and personal display. A gallery style display using triple frames is an economical and practical way to add a personal touch to your decorating.

Triple picture frames can be a fun and imaginative way to display more of your pictures in a small space. Triple picture frames are an economical advantage if you have numerous pictures you want to display. Use your imagination to create a display, whether on a tabletop or hung on a wall, and you will receive many compliments as you share your favorite photos.