29 Photo Display Ideas for Any Space

One of the best parts of decorating a personalized space is displaying your photos. Showcasing your precious memories and best moments through your favorite photographs is an important part of making a space uniquely yours. We’ve compiled 29 photo display ideas to help craft your ideal space.

Creative Photo Display Ideas

Showing off your favorite snapshots in a unique way is a great way to remember good times. Here are some of our favorite creative photo display ideas.

1. Use a No Nail Photo Display Bar

No need for a hammer and nails when it comes to this photo display bar. Easily secured onto any wall with 3M strips, you can use this elegant bar to display photos, mementos and other items you want to remember.

2. Use a Geometric Metal Photo Holder

If you prefer a clip-on photo display option, opt for a metal photo holder. Simply clip your images onto the geometric metal wires for a glamorous photo display. This makes it easy to swap out your favorite snapshots throughout the year as well.

3. Layer Your Photos

Don’t be afraid to layer smaller photos on top of larger ones when using clips to attach your photos to the wire. This will give you a fun collage-like look, especially if you pair similarly themed photos together. You can also layer a photo with bold colors on top of a black-and-white photograph for an extra pop.

4. Build a Study Area Photo Collage

If you prefer to keep your memories in your study area, you can create a photo board to keep above your workspace. Keeping your photos in the same color scheme will result in a cohesive photo collage. Hang pictures of your dream car or favorite vacation spot to inspire and motivate you as you study.

5. Create a Floral Wire Photo Display

For an artistic presentation of your photos, pick a floral wire photo display. This is a subtle yet complementary style for a room with lots of bold floral prints. You can also use multiple floral wire photo grids to create a mini gallery on your wall.

6. Make a Creative Banner

With a simple cable system securely attached to the wall, you can clip photos onto the wires to create an eclectic photo banner. Don’t limit yourself to just photos for your banner — feel free to include items like concert tickets and postcards.

7. Bring it All Together on a Pinboard

Pinboards are a perfect option for multimedia photo displays because you’re not limited to just photos. Use a pinboard to display important notes, artist prints and your favorite images.

8. Give your Photos an Industrial Feel

For a more industrial look fit for a mature workspace, opt for wall boards that can also keep track of your daily to-dos. They come in a variety of materials to choose from such as a corkboard, magnetic board and pinboard.

9. Pin Memories from All Over the World

A global pinboard is great for folks who want to remember where in the world they made the memories in their photos. As you travel around, collect postcards and print your favorite photos to pin up and reflect on.

10. Remember Your Roots

A state-shaped corkboard is a decorative homage to your roots where you can display important images and items. This is a great solution to home sickness if you’re going to college out of state.

11. Create a Unique Design

A cable system is optimal for displaying photos with easy clips to attach your images. Bonus: You get to create your own patterns and photo arrangements, and it’s simple to update if you redesign your room later. This photo display idea is perfect for an office or even a bedroom.

12. Use Your Whiteboard

Your whiteboard can be repurposed to showcase your photos using a simple wire cable and clips. You can also use magnets to secure your images if you want to easily be able to move them around.

13. Keep it Simple

A classic studded pinboard keeps it simple with a bit of flair. Use tacks to secure your photos to this board and hang it over your desk for easy decor.

14. Create a Gold Aesthetic

Add a bit of metallic flair to showcase your photo display. This is a great spot to hang some of your favorite jewelry as well.

15. Move Your Images with Magnets

To easily arrange your images, a magnetic display board is perfect. Keep track of where in the world your memories were made with this creative photo display method.

16. Display your Photos on Your Desk

A tabletop photo display stand serves as decor and a great way to show off smaller images, like Polaroids. Simply place the photos in between the stainless steel wires to secure them and swap them out as you snap new ones.

17. Make Some Noise

For those that love live music and theater, a speaker-shaped pinboard is the ideal place to display ticket stubs from your favorite shows. This pinboard design is for those who aren’t afraid to make bold stylistic choices.

18. Chevron Metal Photo Grid

For a pop of metallic flair, a pair of chevron-patterned photo grids hung over your dresser will create an ideal statement. Having two side by side creates easy decor on which you can attach photos, mementos or anything special you want to remember.

19. Do More with a Multipurpose Mirror

Gaze into your mirror and display your favorite images with this leaning mirror pinboard. One side has plenty of space to pin your favorite images, while the back has enough storage books and trinkets.

20. Style a Shelf

Your shelves can not only serve as practical storage, but they can also showcase photos. Opt for smaller frames that can fit in seamlessly with your other items.

21. Showcase Your Passion

A decorative pinboard can serve as a beautiful piece of photography while also holding space for your favorite images and memories. Not only is it eco-friendly, but it goes well with any neutral, minimalist theme.

22. Swivel Mirror Pinboard

On one side, this item has a pinboard for all your photo display needs, but swivel it around and on the other side there’s a mirror. This multipurpose decor is great if you’re trying to save space.

23. Create a Pinboard Collage

Pinboards allow you to move your images around without any hesitation, so if you like to change up your photo display often, this is for you. Layering and overlapping photos for an organic feel will help brighten up any desk space.  

Gallery Wall Ideas

A gallery wall is a unique way to display all of your favorite photos. From expressing yourself with fun frames to swapping out snapshots every few months, here are some of our favorite gallery wall ideas.

24. Curate a Themed Photo Gallery

Channel your inner art curator with a themed photo gallery. All you need is a set of gallery frames with photos or artwork that inspires you. This also makes it easy to swap out your photos once you have a new theme to display or new favorite trip pictures to showcase.

25. Take Advantage of Empty Shelf Space

Designating a wall to showcase all your favorite imagery is an excellent way to centralize your decor. Utilizing shelves to take advantage of wall space makes for easy photo display without the hassle of nailing frames to the wall.

26. Make a Photo Collage Above Your Bed

Creating a collage of photos above your bed is a great way to showcase a mood board or your favorite memories. Showcase your photos within a decorative frame and attach a cable system for a clean look.

27. Keep it Classic with Black Frame Gallery

If you prefer a classic photo display option, this set of black photo frames is for you. This option is great for those who prefer curating a small gallery with matching frames.

28. Go All Out with a Magnet Board

If you like to switch out your photos often, opt for a magnetic board to create your gallery photo display. This allows you to easily attach and remove your desired photos and rearrange them easily without having to take your photo display apart completely.

29. Stack Your Photo Display

Use multiple photo display bars arranged vertically for a modern and clean gallery of photos, cards and memories on any wall. If you have a darker wall, use white photo display bars for a pop of color. 

Whether you prefer multipurpose photo display options or want to create a curated gallery, there are plenty of ways to optimize your photo display. The key to a beautiful photo display is finding the perfect place to showcase your most cherished memories. Check out picture frames and photo displays for additional gallery inspiration.