diff --git a/config.h b/config.h
index 7386db5..a5cbfa3 100644
--- a/config.h
+++ b/config.h
@@ -2,7 +2,7 @@
 #include <X11/XF86keysym.h>
 
 /* 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      = 32;       /* snap pixel */
 
 static const unsigned int systraypinning = 0;   /* 0: sloppy systray follows selected monitor, >0: pin systray to monitor X */