Idea wall

Imagine for a moment that you're an infallibly practical person. The idea of filling a wall with framed artwork... well, it would be such a waste, wouldn't it? Sure, there's value in surrounding yourself with pretty things. But useful things can be beautiful, too.

Creating a gallery wall is an excellent way to showcase your personality and add a unique touch to your home decor. With a mix of

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I adore custom framing but it can be quite expensive, which got me thinking about some alternatives. After all, necessity is the mother of invention, is it not?Turns out a lot of people have had this same thought and have created some lovely options to display artwork sans framing. Check them out! Above: This option from Deko employs wooden trouser hangers to display art. That’s it! And I love it. I found this elegant display idea on Freshome.

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