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While most of us carry hundreds of photos around on our phones, they don’t tend to get much love.
We may flip through them while we’re waiting at the doctor’s office, or glance at a few favorites before we settle into bed, but those images deserve better—they are your most precious memories, after all.
Through photos, you can capture our most special family moments, from milestones like a child’s graduation to small everyday moments such as the joy of baking cookies with Grandma.
As a digital frame company, we’re firm believers in displaying your most treasured photos so that everyone you love can see them. But that sentiment extends to printed photos, too.
Spend some time choosing a few of your favorite photos and display them with pride, whether they’re snaps of the beloved family pet or photos with friends. Here are a few photo display ideas to help you get going.
A Modern Geometric Photo Display.
Use string, baker’s twine or wire and some thin nails to create this modern, unique photo display.
As you can read in the instructions at The Caldwell Project, mapping out the display isn’t the easiest thing to do. However, once you’ve done it and have created your shapes on the wall, the only thing left to do is to clip your photos to the string.
You can use a lot or just a few, depending on whether you’re going for an eclectic or sparse look.
Create An Easy Photo Collage.
You don’t need to buy expensive collage frames to create beautiful photo collages!
With some time and a few simple craft supplies, you can create a collage exactly to your liking. All you need are a black (or another color, if you prefer) foam core board, some double-sided tape, Mod Podge, and your favorite photos.
To start, map out your design with cut-up scrap paper.
Once you know everything will fit the way you’d like, cut your photos as needed (the image above uses 4-inch squares) and secure them to the board using tape.
Then, simply paint over the entire board with Mod Podge.
As mentioned in the blog post, Mod Podge dries clear, even though it will appear white as you paint it on.
Custom Photo Decals
The company Paper Culture creates very cool custom photo decals that cling to your wall, allowing you to change your display any time you like without worrying about nail holes or stubborn adhesive.
The decals come in various designs and sizes. You can create a superhero wall for your kids, a colorful or a sophisticated gallery wall for your entryway, or a sweet photo collage for your nursery. All their decals are eco-friendly, and the company plants a tree for every order you make.
Unique Paint Chip Display
Source: Better Homes & Gardens
This totally unique idea comes from Better Homes & Gardens. Instead of printing your photos onto photo paper, use large paint chips that you’ve cut down to the proper size.
Use a black-and-white photo or transform a favorite photo into black-and-white. Then, simply feed the paint chips into your printer.
The color gradient will give your image a contemporary, striking look that’s sure to be noticed by everyone who walks throughyour door. This display works best with several photos on different color paint chips. Displaying family photos has never looked better!
Want more tips for how to show off your photos? Read our post “6 Fun Ways to Integrate Family Photos into Your Home Decor.”
Digital Photo Frames
Get your photos off your phone and onto a Nixplay digital frame. A beautiful way to display lots of memories, but in a traditional setting.
You can create photo playlists for your Cloud Wi-Fi Digital Frame, so you can choose which photos you want to cycle through at any time. You can even send photos to your frame from across the world, making it a great way to surprise loved ones with a glimpse of what you’re up to whilst you’re away. These digital photo display ideas are the perfect way to show off your snapshots.
Want more tips for how to create unique photo displays? Read our post “6 Fun Ways to Integrate Family Photos into Your Home Decor.”
Bea is Nixplay’s Social Media Manager. She enjoys drinking coffee, reading about wars, and writing stories. Send her a message at beatrice.bisais@nixplay.com.
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