This week we’re really focusing on putting the family room back together and every step feels monumental. The space, which is above our garage and just up the back staircase from the kitchen, and at the end of the hall from the girls’ bedrooms, has become the central location for our family to be together and watch TV and hang out.

So over the last few months since we’ve been renovating, it’s been a challenge to not have a place to hang and relax, but also exciting that we’re doing this now so we can enjoy the space forever! We shared the hidden door Chris made yesterday (with a peek at the blue paint job–Farrow and Ball Stiffkey Blue), and I have been loading in furnishings while Chris hung the TV and even went the extra mile and set up the VR. The first time we’ve enjoyed the bonus room in months! When I was sharing live about setting the space up, I got so many questions about the art we used on our Frame TV, and I figured it’s about time we do a tutorial here on the blog!

Art is the best part of the Frame TV!–You can choose what art is displayed on it, and change the tone and lighting to make it look really real. The Frame has some built-in art options, but you can actually upload any digital art, with the correct resolution, to your TV which opens up a lot of options.

Sharing a few of my current favorites below!

How to Display Art on Your Frame TV

We have shared this a few times on Instagram, so if you are more of a visual learner, definitely reference this reel we made for a quick rundown, and checkout this story highlight for something more in depth. The steps below will walk you through the process step by step!

1. Download the art and save it to your phone. Rounded up a few favorites below, but definitely check out the shops they come from too because they carry even more than I curated below. Save it to your phone and I like to add it to my Favorites folder to make it easier to find.
2. Make sure the ratio and dimensions are optimal. The ratio should be 16×9 and the image should be 3840 x 2160 pixels. If they’re not already, you can resize the image on your iPhone by tapping crop, and selecting the 16:9 ratio. And resize the pixels in picmonkey or photoshop if needed.
3. Next, open your SmartThings app, and select the tv you want to change. The Smart Things app is how you change the art of a Samsung TV, and yes, it’s for any Samsung TV (not just The Frame). Although The Frame TV comes with an easy magnetic frame and flush-to-the-wall mount which really drives the art-look home. In the app, Click on art mode, and then add the image you downloaded.
4. Select the art, (you can add up to 3), and press create matte. This is going to sound counterintuitive, but select modern matte (you’ll be able to cancel the matte once it’s set).
5. Once your art is up, use your remote to toggle to no matte on your TV for the cleanest look.
6. Adjust lighting and tone. I’m not sure if every model of the frame tv has this option, but if you click the colorful dots on your frame tv remote you’ll be able to adjust the brightness of the art and the warmth. I have found turning down the light at least half way and making it a little warmer makes the art look more realistic.

Frame TV Art Options

These digital art options are so inexpensive and impactful! I change up the art on our TV often–whenever I’m in the mood! Here are a few of my current favorites.

1. Neutral Abstract $1
2. Blue Notes $20
3. Vintage Birds $2
4. Snowy Forest Stream $15
5. River Landscape $2
6. Tree Sketch $2
7. Heirloom $20
8. Clouds $5
9. Vintage Landscape Sketch $5
10. Vintage Farmhouse $5
11. Monsoon $20
12. Citrus Study $5
13. Tex 4 $4
14. Vintage Still Life $5
15. Figure Study $5
16. Vintage Painting $4
17. Lock II $20
18. Tiger $20
19. Night Sky $20
20. Cityscape $5

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