Hausmannian reflections on the Samaritaine – Photo : © Sebastien Desnoulez
Display your art photographs without damaging your walls, yes, it’s possible!
Hanging an artwork at home can quickly become a challenge when drilling into walls is not an option, or not desirable. Whether you’re renting, your walls are made of concrete or stone, or you simply want to avoid damaging a freshly renovated surface, there are now effective, aesthetic, and wall-friendly solutions available.
Double-sided adhesive strips made for picture hanging
These powerful adhesive strips, such as Command™ by 3M, allow you to hang a frame up to 7 kg without tools or drilling. Widely used in rental housing, they’re ideal for smooth walls, like painted drywall or flat concrete surfaces.
- Advantages: Easy to apply, removable without marks, strong hold.
- Warning: Not suitable for porous or persistently damp walls.
- Tip: Clean the surface beforehand and press each strip firmly for at least 30 seconds.
Picture rails: the gallery-style solution
Inspired by professional hanging systems, wall-mounted picture rails are fixed near the ceiling, allowing you to slide in transparent cords or metal cables to hang artworks at the desired height.
- Advantages: Discreet, elegant, perfect for frequently rearranging artworks.
- Installation: Initial installation required, but no further drilling for each frame.
- Perfect for modern interiors or to create a flexible rotating gallery wall.
Easels and floor-based displays
Another non-invasive option: showcase your fine art prints using easels, freestanding wall shelves, or even floor placement for very large formats.
- Advantages: Studio or gallery ambiance, no wall mounting needed.
- Space: Requires more floor space.
- For a minimalist look, choose a light wood easel or one in black metal to match the frame.
Using furniture as display: shelves, sideboards, mantelpieces…
Your furniture can become a perfect display solution for art photography. A narrow shelf or the top of a sideboard can beautifully accommodate a frame in free-standing position, slightly leaning against the wall.
- Advantages: Flexible, warm, no tools needed.
- Combine several formats to create a gallery-style composition.
Summary: Which solution fits your wall type?
| Wall type | Recommended solution |
|---|---|
| Solid wall | High-strength adhesive strips |
| Drywall | Picture rails, adhesive, small nails if allowed |
| Renters | Easels, shelves, high-strength adhesive strips |
Yes, you can display your art without damaging the walls
It has never been easier to bring fine art photography into your everyday space, even without drilling. With these clever alternatives, you can now create a stylish and personal atmosphere in your living room, office, or bedroom while preserving your walls.
And if you’re looking for unique artworks, printed on demand, carefully framed, and ready to enhance your interior without compromise: discover our curated selection of signed fine art prints at www.une-image-pour-rever.fr
