The Size That Fits More Walls

A1 frames make statements. A2 frames make rooms. At 420mm wide and 594mm tall, this format is substantial enough to be noticed and compact enough to work where A1 would dominate: above a desk, beside a bathroom mirror, in a bedroom corner, in a hallway between doors. Five frames in a pack means enough for a gallery arrangement, a staircase run or a home office display, with frames in hand when the next print arrives. Individual framing projects stall. A set of five does not.

Each frame is 10mm slim black aluminium with an acrylic front. The 10mm profile is the width that presents a print rather than framing it: narrow enough that the image is the subject, present enough to hold the print within a clean edge. Acrylic is lighter and safer than glass at this scale, and less prone to cracking when fixed to a wall. Portrait and landscape both hang without conversion, so a tall print and a wide print from the pack go straight up.

All fixings for wall hanging are included in each frame. For the same slim black aluminium profile at A1 scale, where a single frame is large enough to anchor a full wall section on its own, the pack of six A1 black aluminium frames provides the larger format in the same finish. For how to style a room where framed prints are the primary visual element at different scales across the wall, our guide to stylish cinema room ideas covers how large-format framed content creates the atmosphere of a room without requiring any other decorative intervention.

What Each Frame Delivers

• A2 size: 420mm x 594mm. The versatile mid-scale format. Substantial enough to hold a wall position on its own, compact enough to work in the spaces where A1 would be too large to hang comfortably.
• 10mm slim black aluminium profile. The width that presents a print rather than framing it. Black anodised finish consistent around the full perimeter without chipping or fading in standard indoor use.
• Clear acrylic front. Lighter than glass at this scale, less prone to cracking and visually equivalent in display quality. Crystal clear with no distortion across the full A2 surface.
• Portrait and landscape from the same frame. Both orientations hang without modification. One frame from the pack accommodates a tall print and a wide print interchangeably.
• Wall fixings included in each frame. All hanging hardware in the box. No supplementary purchase before any of the five frames can go up.
• Pack of five: arrangement quantity in one order. Enough for a considered gallery wall, a staircase run or a home office display without reordering when the next piece needs framing.

Why A2 Works in More Positions

A1 is the format for walls that can take a dominant visual element. A2 is the format for everything else. Above a desk the frame sits at a height and width that keeps the workspace from feeling enclosed while providing a meaningful piece of wall. In a bathroom it hangs above a towel rail or beside a mirror without the size that makes a large-format print feel incongruous in a compact space. In a bedroom it positions above a bedside table, beside a wardrobe or in an alcove in the way that a larger frame cannot. The 420mm width means two frames side by side in landscape sit within the width of a standard UK sofa without crowding the wall, a configuration that does not work at A1.

How to Arrange Five A2 Frames

Two rows of two with one offset creates a gallery grid with visual interest. Three across and two below gives a structured display above a sofa or desk. In a staircase, three ascending diagonally fills the rising wall cleanly. Mix portrait and landscape within a group for variety. Keep 80 to 100mm between frames: deliberate spacing that holds the group together without crowding.

Before You Order

• A2 is 420mm x 594mm: measure each position first. In portrait orientation the frame is 594mm tall. Above a desk with a 750mm surface height, the frame base sits at approximately 900mm and the top at approximately 1,500mm, which works comfortably in a room with standard 2.4m ceiling height.
• Acrylic needs soft cloth cleaning, not abrasive materials. The acrylic front scratches if cleaned with paper towels or dry cloths under pressure. A damp microfibre cloth removes fingerprints and marks cleanly. Handle the same as any optical surface for the best long-term result.
• Prints load from the back, not a front latch. The back panel opens to insert or swap prints without removing the frame from the wall. Confirm prints are sized to A2 specification before ordering to avoid trimming.