12 Ways to Display Photos Without Frames
No frame? No problem.
 
		 
		
			Clip them
			Oversize & overlap
			Repurpose your hangers
			put a pin in it
			Use binder clips
			Consider a photo easel
			don’t be afraid to use tape
			Try a display box
			get creative with a canvas
			try a triptych
			Line prints on a photo ledge
			Think outside the frame
		
		
			Sometimes giving your favorite photos the spotlight they deserve requires thinking
			outside the frame. That’s why we’ve rounded up 12 fresh ways to display photos without
			one. All you need is a set of Photo Prints, common household items you might already
			have, and some imagination.
		
	01
Clip Them
 
			 
			
				What you’ll need: 
Bulldog clips
			Bulldog clips
				The beauty of using clips to display print lies in your ability to experiment with
				what looks best to you. There aren’t rules, so try different things until you feel
				like it’s just right — perhaps overlapping prints or opting for all black and white
				images like the display pictured here.
			
		02
Oversize and Overlap
 
			 
			
				What you’ll need: 
Large Format Prints
			Large Format Prints
				This is a great option if you have a larger wall you’re looking to fill. Create an
				eye-catching display by adhering large format prints to the wall and layering them
				in different ways. When printing, consider using a combination of photos with
				borders and without to create visual interest.
			
		03
Repurpose Your Hangers
 
			 
			
				What you’ll need: 
pant hangers
			pant hangers
				Finding a one-of-a-kind way to display your photos might be as simple as stepping
				inside your closet. Give unused pants hangers a new purpose by using them to hold
				prints. Bonus: It’s sure to be a conversation-starter for guests who will inevitably
				ask, “Wait, are those hangers?”
			
		04
Put A Pin In It
 
			 
			
				What you’ll need: 
Push Pins
			Push Pins
				Make your Pinterest board tangible by pinning a collage of printed photos to the
				wall. Have fun with it by printing a mix of happy moments, inspiring landscapes, and
				favorite memories. This is one of our favorite options for making an otherwise-plain
				office wall feel more inspiring.
			
		05
Use Binder Clips
 
			 
			
				What you’ll need: 
Binder clips
			Binder clips
				Consider using binder clips as a simple, but interesting way to put favorite photos
				on display. Standard black clips work for any style of decor, but you could also opt
				for patterned or metallic clips to make a subtle statement.
			
		06
Consider a Photo Easel
 
			 
			
				What you’ll need: 
Brass Easel
			Brass Easel
				Need new ways to display photos on a table or desk? A small easel is a unique
				alternative to a tabletop frame and makes it easy to swap out photos. Just place a
				stack of your favorite prints on the ledge and change the featured print as often as
				you like.
			
		07
Don’t Be Afraid to Use Tape
 
			 
			
				What you’ll need: 
Gentle tape of your choice
			Gentle tape of your choice
				There can be a stigma against using tape to hang photos for fear that it comes off
				as amateur or tacky, but when used the right away, it’s a simple and tasteful
				shortcut to getting your prints on the wall. Tip: Keep things classic and refined by
				using parchment tape and scissors for clean edges.
			
		08
Skip the Frame for a Display Box
 
			 
			
				What you’ll need: 
Brass & Wood Display Box
			Brass & Wood Display Box
				A welcome twist on a classic tabletop frame, this display box allows you to showcase
				your photos while storing additional prints for easy rotation. Use the back slot to
				keep loved prints on-hand and swap out the featured photo as often as you want. Pro
				tip: It also makes an ideal bookend.
			
		09
Get Creative With a Canvas
 
			 
			
				What you’ll need: A canvas,Everyday Print Set, push pins of your choice
			
			
				For a one-of-a-kind artistic display, use the back of a canvas to pin photos to. You
				could purchase one at a local art store or repurpose one you already have. Channel
				your creativity to display the prints in a way that matches your aesthetic — clean
				and curated or whimsical and unexpected.
			
		10
Try a Triptych
 
			 
			
				What you’ll need: 
Everyday Print Set
			Everyday Print Set
				They say good things come in threes and that’s certainly the case when it comes to
				creating an artful photo display.
				Split a single photo
				into 3 Everyday Prints, then display them side-by-side. To add even more visual
				interest, consider printing them in various sizes, as pictured here.
			
		11
Line Your Prints On a Photo Ledge
 
			 
			
				What you’ll need: 
Wooden photo ledge
			Wooden photo ledge
				Sturdy, beautiful, and simple to install, a wooden photo ledge is a timeless way to
				put your photos on display. Consider mixing and matching different print sizes and
				ledge lengths to keep things from looking too uniform.
			
		12
Truly Think Outside the Frame
 
			 
			
				What you’ll need:
				A framed photo, tape
			
			
				Add a layer of story to existing framed photos by taping additional printed photos
				to the outside of the frame. You might tape photos from the same timeframe as
				pictured here, or you could add historic photos as a wordless way of storytelling.
			
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				on Instagram @artifactuprising.
			
			
		






 
	 
	 
	
 
				