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From children’s artwork to family photos we all need unique art display ideas. If you are looking for ways to display artworks with frames, without frames, and in between this list is for you!
In our home, we are always looking for fun and unique ways to display artworks. My whole family is a line of artists and I never truly feel that a room is finished until art is on display.
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Fun Artwork Display Ideas
Do you love to encourage your little ones to be creative? Or do you have family photos or your own artworks that need to be displayed? Celebrate your family and their amazing creations with these DIY art display ideas.
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Small entryway full of charm and function
Photo Credit:www.lovelyetc.com
Use twine and an old frame to create another great art display idea to display unframed artworks of varying sizes! We can't get enough of this entryway makeover! We know our children would love to see their artworks displayed proudly.
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Large Square Wall Gallery Idea
Learn how to easily hang a grid picture gallery wall to display artworks and photos. This wall uses large black frames that really make a statement in the entryway.
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Assemble Large Offset Mats and Frames
Photo Credit:www.bymellowe.com
Want a more professional way to display a 4" x 6" photo or drawing. Add a large mat and a simple black frame and display in a grid or line pattern.
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Varying Sized Frames In This Fun DIY Home Office
Mix adult artwork with children's artwork to create this eclectic gallery wall. If your wall is going to be of different sizes, have fun mixing different frames and mats as well! Here are the black frames with white mats you see pictured.
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DIY Easy Kids Art Display Using Wasabi Tape
Photo Credit:www.andthenhome.com
Use wasabi tape to create this small and simple artwork display. This is a simple idea to try, especially if you have limited space.
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Add Color Using Large Canvases in Our Basem*nt Makeover
Abstract and large canvases are a great way to add a pop of color to any space. Adding adult artwork in a kid's space really adds a fun and colorful element in this basem*nt makeover. We love gallery wrapped canvases because you can just paint the edges and don't even need to add a frame.
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Repurpose Cabinet Doors into Frames
Photo Credit:blog.lovemysimplehome.com
This is such a clever way to use old cabinet doors and create a frame that you can use anywhere in your home. We love anytime something can be recycled or repurposed for our DIY projects. Even the knobs were adding a different spot to add a spot to display or hang more household items.
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Pretty Photo Display with Felt Flowers
Photo Credit:sustainmycrafthabit.com
This chickenwire and photo frame project is a super fun way to easily display small artworks and notecards. Another great repurposed DIY project to add to your home.
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Rest A Frame On Top of a Dresser
Display items, frames on top of a dresser like with this midcentury modern makeover. Enjoy displaying art without putting holes in the wall.
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DIY Kids Art Display Wall
Photo Credit:healthhomeandheart.com
Don't like putting children's artworks on the fridge? Here is another alternative to our pallet artwork display. Using crown molding and wire you can really create a fun way to display your child's artwork.
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Easy DIY Wall Grate Photo Display
Photo Credit:theforkedspoon.com
We love this wall grate photo display using this inexpensive material! This is such a great idea to use something from a big box hardware store. And how cute are those square photos! Such a fun and easy way to display small artworks or your family's memories.
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Window Art Gallery for the Kids
Photo Credit:www.thecountrychiccottage.net
We would love to display our DIY stained glass window project in this art gallery for kids! Such a fun way to showcase your children's artworks and we bet they love that they are "glowing".
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DIY Leather & Wood Wall Hanging Prints
Photo Credit:theinspiredworkshop.com
How could we not include this amazing and unique idea of using leather and wood. If you love the farmhouse style, then you must check out this art display idea.
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DIY Photo Display - How To Make A Hanging Photo Display
Photo Credit:www.5minutesformom.com
Do you love taking pictures on your phone, but never have a reason to print them off? This is an easy DIY art display you are looking for. Personalize it with your own colored spray paint or wooden letters.
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How to Frame a Poster for Less than $10
Photo Credit:www.thehandymansdaughter.com
If you have woodworking tools at home, this is an amazing idea that will save you money. You will love creating these custom frames for posters and more!
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This homeschool room uses a DIY pegboard with wire and clothespins to easily display children's art projects. The kids love that they are in charge of this art display and love to pin new projects up all the time!
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Quick and Easy DIY Leather Strap Picture Frame Tutorial
Photo Credit:thelivedinlook.com
We just love when a DIY project can be quick and easy. Check out these awesome leather strap picture frames that could work in any room in your home.
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DIY Art Shadow Box Frame With Storage
If your house is overflowing with art then you will love the idea of not only displaying projects but also storing artwork. This DIY shadow box design has a removable top so you can easily change the artworks on display.
Ideas For Storing Artwork
Recently my son told me that he knows I throw some of his projects away once they come down from our art display…
Guilty!
We talk all about our art display tips in this post, but also I guess I need to do better adding more to his memory keepsake box. He agreed that we should be using that box more! I guess we can all have goals.
Need art projects to display?
- Melted Crayon Canvases: Create fun artworks with all of those leftover crayons)
- DIY Word Canvas: Make this art project in two different ways depending on your style!
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Now go ahead and create one of these art display ideas and cherish your family’s memories.
Erin Nutter
Erin Nutter is the DIY enthusiast, writer and photographer behind TheDIYNuts.com. She loves sharing her passion for do-it-yourself projects along with her husband, Eric. As an artist, mother, and lover of all things DIY she hopes to inspire you to be creative to make a life and home you love.
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