Creative Ways to Display Your Art

To fill a wall with beautiful art, head to your local salvage store for an assortment of old frames. Give them a quick makeover by painting them all the same color or use a coordinating color scheme, then hang them in a gallery. Using a variety of sizes creates the look of having been gathered over time. Wide white mats unify the colorful mix of prints.

Picture ledges are a stylish way to organize framed and matted photographs. Mix them into your gallery wall display to add dimension as well as function. Not only can the shallow shelves host artwork, but they're also perfect for showcasing small mementos, sculptural objects, and even houseplants. Lean and overlap frames to avoid blank spaces and edit in accessories in unique shapes.

Play with the shape of the wall surface. On a narrow wall, for example, hang one tall art piece, or arrange a number of smaller items, like these vintage silhouettes, in a vertical pattern along a door frame.

Hanging a collection of art in a tight grid creates the feel of a single piece of work. Here, colorful travel photography creates a central theme, yet each piece is its own stunning work of art. This display idea is perfect for a large blank space, say, above a sofa, bed frame, or in an entryway.

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