DIY Art Display Projects 

Floating shelves provide a sleek and minimalist backdrop for displaying art, allowing you to easily rotate pieces and create dynamic arrangements.

• Materials Needed: Floating shelf brackets, wooden boards or reclaimed wood, screws, drill, level.

• Step-by-Step:

  • Measure and mark where you want to install the shelves on your wall.

  • Attach the brackets securely to the wall studs using screws.

  • Slide the shelves onto the brackets and secure them in place.

  • Arrange your artworks on the shelves, mixing different sizes and orientations for visual interest.

Clipboards and hangers offer a casual and changeable way to display prints, photographs, and other flat artworks.

• Materials Needed: Clipboards, picture hangers, nails or adhesive strips, artwork.

• Step-by-Step:

  • Install picture hangers or adhesive strips on the wall where you want to display the clipboards.

  • Attach clipboards to the hangers or strips.

  • Clip your artwork onto the clipboards, easily swapping out pieces whenever you want to change your display.

Creating a gallery wall allows you to showcase multiple artworks together, creating a cohesive and visually impactful display.

• Materials Needed: Picture frames (various sizes and styles), hammer, nails or adhesive hooks, artwork.

• Step-by-Step:

  • Arrange your frames on the floor to determine the layout before hanging.

  • Start with the largest piece as the focal point and work outward with smaller frames.

  • Hang frames using nails or adhesive hooks, ensuring they are level and spaced evenly.

  • Insert your artwork into the frames and adjust as needed for a balanced composition.

A magnetic art display offers a flexible and customizable way to showcase artwork, allowing you to easily swap pieces without damaging walls.

• Materials Needed: Magnetic paint or magnetic boards, magnetic clips or magnets, artwork.

• Step-by-Step:

  • Apply magnetic paint to a section of your wall or use a magnetic board.

  • Once dry, attach magnetic clips or magnets to the surface.

  • Display your artwork by attaching them to the magnetic surface using clips or magnets. Arrange and rearrange as desired.

Repurposing old frames or windows adds a rustic and eclectic charm to your art display, perfect for showcasing a mix of vintage and contemporary artworks.

• Materials Needed: Old picture frames, antique windows, sandpaper (if repainting), screws or hooks, artwork.

• Step-by-Step:

  • Clean and sand old frames or windows if needed.

  • Paint or stain them to match your decor theme (optional).

  • Securely attach frames or windows to the wall using screws or hooks.

  • Insert your artwork into the frames or display them behind the glass of windows for a unique presentation.

Using lightboxes can create a modern and eye-catching display for photographs, prints, or transparent artworks.

• Materials Needed: LED light panels or lightboxes, artwork or photographs.

• Step-by-Step:

  • Purchase or build a lightbox with LED panels.

  • Place your artwork or photographs on the lightbox surface.

  • Turn on the lights to illuminate the artwork from behind, creating a captivating and vibrant display.