I love my daughter's precious artwork from
preschool. I can't wait until she's a little older and brings home some pieces
I can permanently put in some chunky gold frames. I tell a lot of clients to
rock that look - it mixes in well with photographs and other "real"
art. But for now, her art is a lot of popsicle sticks, plates, and other three
dimensional pieces. So, how do you display it creatively?
I found the solution while designing a toddler playroom for a client. I
created a gallery wall of empty frames! Keep a roll of painter's tape hidden
nearby and tape up the art inside each frame (roll the tape under each corner
so you don’t see it). When new art comes in, just pull the old down and tape up
the new. Without the glass you can display so many more things. And I don't
know about you, but I'm a slacker about changing out pictures once something is
framed and put up on the wall. Taking away the glass and backing of the
frame eliminates the hassle of replacing pictures.
My client’s daughter loves art also, so I focused on this art wall the
most. Circle chalkboard decals are at her height to doodle. We also stored art
supplies in cute plastic containers up on the bookshelf. A drawing table and
chairs completes that side of the playroom. I love doing children’s rooms!
Here's the before:
