diff --git a/config.h b/config.h
index c66977d..eda666e 100644
--- a/config.h
+++ b/config.h
@@ -1,7 +1,7 @@
 /* See LICENSE file for copyright and license details. */
 
 /* appearance */
-static const unsigned int borderpx  = 1;        /* border pixel of windows */
+static const unsigned int borderpx  = 2;        /* border pixel of windows */
 static const unsigned int snap      = 0;       /* snap pixel (32)*/
 static const unsigned int gappx     = 20;
 static const int showbar            = 1;        /* 0 means no bar */