Staging pictures differently: 5 ideas
14.9.2023
Translation: machine translated
Whether with magnets or on cake plates - there are numerous ways to display photos and small pictures. Five unusual suggestions.
Rectangular picture frames are beautiful, but also a little unimaginative. That's why I've put together five other creative solutions that you can use to display photos or illustrations.
1. on a wire
Ropes are usually used to secure people or equipment or to fasten materials. [Photo ropes or wires], on the other hand, keep your shots from falling into a box where they gather dust. They can be hung either vertically or horizontally on a wall, or you can hang them across the room from one wall to the opposite wall. The best thing is that, unlike individually framed photos, a photo rope can be quickly mounted somewhere else - or you can change the motifs at any time.
Source: House Doctor
2. with a pinboard
A beautifully designed pinboard is like a passe-partout that acts as an additional frame for your photo or postcard. It is an ideal solution for combining your artwork with your thoughts, inspirations and ideas. Experiment with different elements and arrange them to create an aesthetically pleasing composition. A uniform colour palette contributes to a harmonious overall picture. Depending on the design, it can also support the depth effect, making the framed elements stand out even more. You can easily lean the result against the wall or hang it up. Both require hardly any effort, just a suitable free space.
Source: Ferm Living
3. on a shelf
Pictures don't have to hang on the wall either. Thanks to magnets, they also shine on a metal shelf, a fridge and other magnetic surfaces. As long as you attach them at eye level and there is some empty space around them, they will stand out well. When choosing your magnet, just make sure that it also looks good. It should be as small as possible so that your motif or favourite saying is not covered up.
4. on a stand or pedestal
Not only devices can be placed stably and upright on a stand, but also photos. The design from Alessi shows that this really makes a visual impact. It serves as a photo frame that almost disappears and leaves the whole room to your memento. A stand like this is great for increasing the visibility of your favourite motifs. It looks particularly good on the dining table, sideboard or your desk.
Source: Alessi
Is this still design or already art? There are designs on the market that call themselves "frames" and fulfil the same purpose, but look more like a sculpture. The "Klint Standing Frame" model from Ferm Living is a good example of this. It is a modern interpretation of the traditional picture frame and consists of a travertine stand with a round glass piece that protects your favourite photos. You can display a 'picture frame' like this on a desk, shelf or chest of drawers. Thanks to its extravagant look, it will also stand out as a soloist.
Source: Ferm Living
5. on a cake plate
It may sound strange at first, but a cake platter is not only suitable for baked goods. Precisely because it is suitable as a centrepiece on dining tables, it can also be used to display selected pictures. Within easy reach, such an arrangement encourages you to pick up the photos or turn over postcards to read. In addition to the cake plate, all you need is an interesting paperweight.
Source: Ferm Living
Whatever option you choose, the most important thing is to find a place where nothing distracts you. This way, your favourite motifs can have the best effect.
Pia Seidel
Senior Editor
Pia.Seidel@digitecgalaxus.chLike a cheerleader, I love celebrating good design and bringing you closer to everything furniture- and interior design- related. I regularly curate simple yet sophisticated interior ideas, report on trends and interview creative minds about their work.
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