You finally stumble upon a stunning piece of artwork that conveys a beautiful message in two panels. You instantly purchase it and bring it home. But once you see the packaging, there's an instant feeling of panic.

Hanging one regular painting is hard enough.

Learning how to hang a diptych feels like an entirely different animal. Don't worry. You've been there before, staring at an empty wall wondering where to start.

What Is a Diptych?

Funny enough, this interesting term actually dates back to thousands of years ago.

According to the Merriam-Webster dictionary, it originally was meant to denote a two-leaf hinged tablet used for writing in ancient times. Today, you might use the word to describe a piece of art that cleverly is split into two individual canvases or prints that convey one creative idea. An art piece, placed perfectly, can create an enormous amount of visual pressure, creating a natural draw for the viewer to read through the piece.

When hung correctly, it can make any space feel lively and curated. 

Framing Paired Art Two Paneled Artwork Consistency Works Hand in Hand

You need the outer borders of both pieces to align absolutely perfectly.

These mismatched twins can become a visual distraction for all.

You don't want the eyes of your guests to wander up the wall from the left piece and have to refocus on the right. Your pieces should flow from one side of the wall to the other as if it is one piece. 

Premium Quality Materials

We've been the leading online frame shop for almost 50 years now.

We can definitely help you create an outstanding layout for your two perfectly paired pieces.

You can opt for fantastic solid wood borders to give a historic feel to your fine art landscape, or you may like the contemporary look of polished metal around geometric shapes. If you need some ideas on how to match your home interior style to the perfect pair of custom wood frames, check out our easy-to-follow tips here. We can take you from purchase to installation when it comes to adorning your home with paired artwork.

Hanging a Great Pair When Hanging Two Pieces, Keep the Space Golden

Too many folks hang the two pieces way too far apart from each other. This gets the eye to jump from one to another so much that it misses the entire narrative.

Pinterest design inspiration pictures tend to show the best result when your paired art pieces are within about one to two inches of each other.

Take your measuring tape, find the exact center of the room you want to hang the piece in, and carefully plan how you'll hang the two panels in as efficient a way as possible. 

A Few Wrap Up Notes 

Good luck showing off your pairing when you hang a diptych in your home. When you keep your spacing just right, get the centers aligned correctly, and match identical borders, you'll create an outstanding look. Your houseguests might think you hired a professional decorator.

We want to help you design the very best home gallery.

To learn more about measuring your art panel pairs for hanging or for choosing materials, please contact us and talk to one of our in-house designers today.