diff --git a/settings/hyprland.nix b/settings/hyprland.nix
index 3fd9f97..74a4287 100644
--- a/settings/hyprland.nix
+++ b/settings/hyprland.nix
@@ -87,7 +87,11 @@ in
           config = {
             general = {
               gaps_in = 6;
-              gaps_out = 12;
+              # 6px of the outer gap is occupied by the quickshell screen
+              # frame (Theme.frameWidth) — 18 on framed sides keeps the
+              # visible frame↔window gap equal to the inter-window gap (12).
+              # Top stays 12: the bar reserves its own space.
+              gaps_out = { top = 12; right = 18; bottom = 18; left = 18; };
               border_size = 2;
               layout = "dwindle";
               resize_on_border = true;