Bobby Berk Simple Staircase Right Frames: Mat or No Mat FAQ
By Frameology | Published: 2026-11-03
Category: Productrecensies
Answers to common questions about the right-facing Bobby Berk Simple Staircase set, including mat versus no-mat choices, photo sizing, and orientation checks.
Quick answer
Choose the right-facing Bobby Berk Simple Staircase with a regular mat if you want a softer, more traditional gallery look and easier photo cropping; choose no mat if you prefer larger visible images and a cleaner, more modern line. Both are the same seven-frame set, so the mat is the main visual decision.
Why the right-facing version is not just a mirror image
A right-facing staircase set is designed to follow the upward direction of your stairs when the wall is on your right as you climb. If you install a left-facing set on that wall, the frames will appear to step downward, which can make the arrangement feel off even when the spacing is correct.
The simplest check is to stand at the bottom of the stairs and look up. The lowest frame should sit closest to the bottom step, and the set should rise toward the landing. If your staircase turns or has a landing in the middle, the same rule applies to the main run of stairs.
What changes when you add a mat
A regular mat adds a visible border between the photo and the frame, which makes each image feel smaller but more finished. That extra breathing room can help busy photos look calmer and gives the set a more classic gallery feel.
Without a mat, the photo fills more of the frame opening, so the overall wall arrangement reads as bolder and more contemporary. The trade-off is that cropping becomes less forgiving: if a face or important detail sits near the edge of your photo, it may be trimmed when you upload.
Photo preparation and cropping
Because the set includes seven frames, the strongest results come from choosing photos with a consistent subject or color story rather than seven unrelated snapshots. For matted frames, you can often keep more of the original scene because the mat covers the outer edge of the print area.
For no-mat frames, check each photo at the final crop before ordering. The preview is your main guide; if a subject feels too tight, choose a different photo rather than assuming the mat will hide the edges.
Right-facing Simple Staircase FAQ
- How do I know if I need the right-facing set?
- Stand at the bottom of your stairs and look up. If the wall is on your right as you climb, choose the right-facing set. If it is on your left, choose the left-facing set. Check orientation from the bottom of the stairs, not from a photo of the wall.
- Should I pick the mat or no-mat version?
- Pick the regular mat if you want a softer, more classic look and more forgiving cropping. Pick no mat if you want larger visible photos and a cleaner, more modern line.
- Can I use the same photos for either version?
- Yes, but the crop will differ. Matted frames show less of each photo because the mat covers the edges; no-mat frames show more of the image, so check the preview for tight crops. Review each photo in the preview before uploading the final set.
- Does the set include seven frames in both versions?
- Yes. Both the mat and no-mat versions are seven-frame sets designed for a staircase gallery wall.
- What if my staircase has a landing or turn?
- Treat the main straight run as your guide. The lowest frame should start near the bottom step and the set should rise with the stairs. On a turn, keep the frames on the longest clear wall section. Measure the longest clear wall run before ordering.
Product facts
- Bobby Berk - The Simple Staircase - Black (Right - Regular Mat): Bobby Berk designed this exclusive organic-style seven-frame gallery wall set with a regular mat in black. The mat is already part of the design, so you do not need to source separate inserts to get the matted look.
Bobby Berk - The Simple Staircase - Black (Right - Regular Mat) - Bobby Berk - The Simple Staircase - Black (Left - No Mat): The no-mat version is also a seven-frame set in black, designed for the same staircase layout. You can compare mat and no-mat options within the same layout instead of changing the arrangement.
Bobby Berk - The Simple Staircase - Black (Left - No Mat)
