Triple Picture Frame Power

Learn about the benefits and different uses of triple picture frames and how this versatile frame can help decorate your home for less.

Triple picture frames may be less common but they are certainly one of the most practical and economical frames available to display your picture. So why do so few people know about the secret of the triple frame?  They probably never thought of the countless uses, space efficiency and affordability of this fantastic 3 opening frame. 

Triple picture frames have often been thought of the frame for a family with three kids. It’s hard to say how this frame got a bad wrap but triple frames are one of the most versatile frames available- right behind the versatility of the collage frame. 

Benefits of Triple Frames

One of the big benefits of triple picture frames is that you can display three pictures in a smaller space and for a better value than buying three similar quality individual frames. Triple frames are designed to display three pictures in the same direction with the same size like 2.5x3.5, 4x6, 5x7 and 8x10. 

Triple frames are also available in a variety of colors, styles and sizes and are usually made out of metal or wood. They come in three different types: a hanging triple frame, a hinged triple frame or a triple frame with an easel back stand. 

A hinged triple frame is designed to be displayed on a table and is self standing without the need of an easel back stand. Hinged frames can be folded up for storage and are great for displaying in small spaces.  A hanging triple frame can only be used on a wall because it doesn’t include an easel-back stand while a triple frame with an easel back stand can usually be displayed on either a wall or table.

Different Uses for Triple Frames

You can place just about any type of photo in a triple picture frame- everything from family portraits to pets and landscape photography. Here are a just a few of the uses of triple photo frames:

Family portraits in triple picture frames. 

Family portraits are the most common with triple picture frames. Often you’ll find a triple frame with pictures of children, triplets, grandchildren or a family portrait in the center and two individual photos on the side or three candid family photos. 

You can also use a triple picture frame for displaying multiple portraits with a married couple in the center and a set of parents on each side. There is an endless list of combinations that you can have with family portraits or candid photos that you can display in a triple frame.

Pets in triple photo frames.

A triple picture frame is great for pet lovers with multiple pets because you can group all of your pet photos in one triple frame. This is a great economical way to display your favorite pet pictures either as a triple hanging frame or on a table as a hinged frame.

Landscape or Still Life Photography.

Landscape or still life photography makes a wonderful display in a triple picture frame. These types of framed images are designed to be artistic, stylish and decorative rather than give a personalized touch like family portraits. With landscape or still life photos, you can create a beautiful series of pictures in a triple picture frame in a couple of different ways. 

One way is to take a panoramic picture and cut it into three separate pictures (or take three separate pictures in a series) with the focal point of the picture in the last frame. This looks great with landscapes like a forest or ocean scene. You can display these in a matted triple frame or use a triple frame with the wood or metal frame dividing the images giving it the look of a window pane.

Another way is to take still-life photos (or inanimate objects) and display them in a matted triple picture frame. Examples of objects or themes are lighthouses, weathered doors, barns, old churches, tree bark, flowers and many others. By having three different pictures with a similar theme this can go nicely with just about any type of décor and look like they were professionally taken.

Gallery Frame Display

You can also use triple frames as part of a bigger frame display on your wall. Often times, you can find other shapes of frames like double or collage frames in the same style and color as your triple frame. This makes for a beautiful gallery style look if you want all of your frames to go together but have unique shapes and sizes. By using triple frames and other multiple opening frames, you can create a entire wall of photos for a lot less money.

So if you’re looking for a way to hang a few more pictures in a small space and for a better value then you should start using triple picture frames. You’ll see that a triple picture frame will add a great touch to your home and help you enjoy a few more pictures to brighten your day.