Styled room visualisation: Golden Canopy, with Golden Périgord I at left and Golden Périgord II at right. Two distinct 36 × 24 in stretched canvases above an illustrative 240cm sofa. This finish has no decorative outer frame. Measure your own space; furnishings are not included.
Hang two works side by side when a broad horizontal arrangement suits the furniture. Consider stacking when the wall is narrower and has enough comfortable viewing height. The correct layout depends on the complete footprint, not simply the number of pictures.
Calculate both options
For two finished frames measuring 40 × 60 cm with an 8 cm gap, a side-by-side arrangement is 88 cm wide and 60 cm high. Stacked, it is 40 cm wide and 128 cm high. These are illustrative dimensions, not a listed gallery-set size.
Check the upper work
A stacked arrangement can place the top picture beyond an easy viewing position, especially above tall furniture. Mark both rectangles and look at each separately. If one becomes difficult to appreciate, the wall may suit a different size or a single work.
Compare how the images interact
Side by side, the eye moves across the pair. Stacked, it moves vertically. Try both orders and consider where the dense and open areas sit. Keep each image in its intended orientation; rotating one to fit can change the artwork.
Relate the pair to nearby objects
Above a wide sofa, a narrow stack may feel disconnected unless another part of the arrangement provides balance. Beside a doorway, the same stack may fit naturally. Check lamps, switches and door clearances before making the final choice.
Once the layout is settled, use actual frame and hardware measurements to locate the fixing points. Equal outside spacing does not guarantee equal hook spacing.
A complementary pair should remain two distinct works in either arrangement. Let the layout support their relationship without forcing them into an invented single image.
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