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Triptych Gallery Wall with IKEA Frames: Sizes by Room

Where to hang a triptych and what size to buy: three same-size 50×70 above a sofa or dining wall, smaller 30×40 for tight spots — with in-stock IKEA sets.

HangPlanner Team · Jul 8, 2026

guides

Standard Picture Frame Sizes — The IKEA Edition (cm × inch)

Every IKEA standard frame size in cm and inches, with the in-stock series at each — RÖDALM, FISKBO, KNOPPÄNG, LOMVIKEN, and the rest. IKEA's five official measurement fields, decoded, with A4 fit answered in 30 seconds.

HangPlanner Team · Jun 17, 2026

guides

How much space should you leave between frames?

The simple 5–8 cm rule for frame gaps — and the two times you should break it.

HangPlanner Team · Jun 4, 2026

How-to

How to Plan a Gallery Wall Before You Drill a Single Hole

The secret to a gallery wall that looks designed, not random: plan the whole layout on your actual wall photo first — then drill once, in the right spot.

HangPlanner Team · Jun 1, 2026

How-to

How to hang a gallery wall without the guesswork

A 6-step process for planning, marking, and drilling your gallery wall — without spackle, regrets, or a tape measure war with your partner.

Kevin Au · May 20, 2026