diff --git a/home/tmux.nix b/home/tmux.nix
index 3f72959..47f5cc3 100644
--- a/home/tmux.nix
+++ b/home/tmux.nix
@@ -19,6 +19,7 @@ in {
   config = mkIf cfg.enable {
     programs.tmux = {
       enable = true;
+      escapeTime = 0;
       baseIndex = 1;
       terminal = "screen-256color";
       clock24 = true;
diff --git a/hosts/talos/home.nix b/hosts/talos/home.nix
index 68a8336..e4c87c8 100644
--- a/hosts/talos/home.nix
+++ b/hosts/talos/home.nix
@@ -149,6 +149,11 @@ in {
         client.urgent            $peach    $base $peach $overlay0  $peach
         client.placeholder       $overlay0 $base $text  $overlay0  $overlay0
         client.background        $base
+
+        smart_borders on
+        default_border pixel 3
+        gaps inner 5
+        gaps outer 3
       '';
     };