Double Photo Frames

We all know the struggle. You come back from a wonderful family holiday or receive your professional wedding album, and you have to do the impossible: pick just one photo to frame for the living room. It is a frustrating choice to make when you have multiple images that perfectly capture a special memory.

This is exactly why double photo frames are one of our most popular choices. Rather than forcing you to choose your single favourite shot, a double frame allows you to tell a story, show a relationship, or highlight a contrast.

At Easyframe, we believe that how you display your photos is just as important as the photos themselves. If you are struggling to narrow down your favourite pictures, here is why putting two images in a single frame might be the perfect design solution for your home.

The Quick Answer

What is the best way to use a double photo frame?

A double photo frame is perfect for displaying images that share a connection.

• The "Then and Now": Frame an old childhood photo next to a recent portrait.
• The Sibling Shot: Give each child their own space within the same unified frame.
• The Wedding Duo: Pair a formal, posed portrait with a candid, laughing shot from the reception.
• The Detail & Wide Shot: Place a wide landscape photograph next to a close-up detail shot from the same location.

1. The Power of Pairing: Why Two is Better Than One

A single photograph captures a moment in time, but two photographs side-by-side create a narrative. When you place two images together, the human brain automatically looks for the connection between them.

This makes double photo frames an incredibly powerful tool for interior design.

For example, displaying two separate, mismatched frames on a desk can look cluttered. However, putting those same two photos into a single, unified double frame instantly looks deliberate and curated. It turns two simple snapshots into a cohesive piece of art. This pairing technique works brilliantly for before-and-after home renovations, pet portraits, or capturing the different personalities of your children.

2. The Secret is in the Mount

When people look for a double frame, they often picture a hinged, foldable frame that sits on a bedside table. While those are lovely for small spaces, the best way to display two photos on a wall is by using a multi-aperture mount.

Instead of buying a frame made of two separate wooden boxes joined together, you use one large, standard frame. Inside that frame, you place a thick cardboard border that has two perfectly cut windows.

This approach provides a much cleaner, gallery-style finish. The white space of the mount provides breathing room between the two images, stopping them from visually clashing. If you have two photos of slightly different sizes or orientations, you can use our bespoke Picture Mounts design tool to create a custom border that makes them look perfectly balanced within the same frame.

3. Mixing Orientations and Styles

One of the great advantages of custom framing is that you are not restricted by standard store-bought sizes. What happens if your favourite photo of your partner is a vertical portrait, but your favourite photo of your dog is a horizontal landscape?

With a standard off-the-shelf frame, you would be stuck. But when you build your display online, you can easily design a mount that accommodates one portrait and one landscape window side-by-side.

You can also use this opportunity to tie mismatched photos together. If one photo has a warm, vintage filter and the other is bright and modern, converting them both to black and white before printing and placing them in one of our sleek, minimalist Custom Picture Frames will instantly harmonize them.

4. The Perfect Personalized Gift

Double photo frames make exceptional, highly personal gifts. Because they imply a connection, they are naturally sentimental.

• For Anniversaries: A photo from your first date alongside a photo from your wedding day.
• For Mother's or Father's Day: A picture of the parent with the child as a baby, next to a picture of them together today.
• For Grandparents: If you have two children, a double frame ensures both grandchildren get equal pride of place on the mantelpiece!

If you are looking for a quick and elegant gift solution, you can browse our collection of pre design layouts and simply add a frame to instantly elevate your present.

Conclusion

You do not always have to make the difficult choice of picking a single favourite photograph. By embracing the storytelling power of a double photo frame, you can celebrate the connections, the timelines, and the contrasts that make your memories so special.

Whether you want to create a stunning focal point for your hallway or a heartfelt gift for a loved one, a unified frame with a double-aperture mount offers a clean, professional, and deeply personal display.

Easyframe specialise in offering a diverse range of frames that cater to your preferences and needs. With their extensive experience in the industry, they can provide you with expert advice on selecting the perfect frame for your artwork.

Looking for the perfect frame to protect your giclée or art print? Easyframe offers made-to-measure frames with archival mounts and UV-protective glazing.