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A Parent's Guide

5 Creative Ways to Display Kids' Artwork

Every parent knows the feeling — your child comes home beaming with a new painting, and before long you have a drawer (or three) stuffed with their creations. Here are five creative, practical ways to display kids' art at home so it's celebrated, not hidden away.

01

Create a Rotating Gallery Wall

A dedicated gallery wall is one of the most popular ways to display children's art at home. Mix frames of different sizes, keep the spacing even, and swap pieces in and out as new masterpieces arrive.

Tips

  • Choose matching frames in a single colour for a cohesive look, or mix wood tones for warmth.
  • Lay the arrangement out on the floor first — it's far easier than adjusting nails later.
  • Rotate the artwork every few months so recent creations get their moment to shine.

Best for: Hallways, stairwells, and playroom walls with plenty of vertical space.

02

Hang an Art Cable or Wire System

Art cables are a brilliant, low-fuss kids' art display idea. A taut wire strung across a wall with small clips lets you slide artwork in and out in seconds — no framing required.

Tips

  • Install two parallel cables at different heights so younger and older children can both reach.
  • Use Bulldog clips or magnetic clips so swapping takes literally seconds.
  • Keep the cable taut and anchored at both ends to avoid sagging under heavier paintings.

Best for: Kitchens, playrooms, and any wall you want to refresh weekly without tools.

03

Use a Digital Frame for the Overflow

When the fridge and the drawers are full, a digital photo frame offers a clever way to keep every piece visible. Photograph or scan the artwork, upload it, and the frame cycles through the whole collection on a loop.

Tips

  • Scan at a high resolution so brushstrokes and crayon texture stay crisp on screen.
  • Group the images into playlists — one per child, or one per school term.
  • A digital frame is perfect for the pieces that don't make it onto the physical wall but you can't bear to recycle.

Best for: Living rooms and offices where physical wall space has run out.

04

Frame Individual Pieces as Standalone Art

Some drawings deserve to stand alone. A single, boldly framed piece of children's art can hold its own in a living room or hallway just like any gallery print — especially when you choose a frame that complements the colours.

Tips

  • Pick the showstoppers — the pieces that stop you in your tracks, not just the cutest ones.
  • A wide mount (mat) elevates even the simplest scribble into something gallery-worthy.
  • Group two or three framed singles in a triptych for a curated, grown-up feel.

Best for: Statement walls in hallways, living rooms, and above a sideboard or console table.

05

Commission a Bespoke Children's Art Collage

When you have a whole drawer full of artwork — not just a few favourite pieces — a bespoke collage brings every single drawing together onto one museum-quality canvas. At Snip & Story Studio, I cut, arrange, and mount your child's art on a solid wood panel finished with a hand-painted colourful border, creating a single showpiece that captures an entire chapter of their creativity.

Bespoke children's art collage with checkered border, made by Snip & Story Studio

Tips

  • Send more rather than less — having 30 to 70 pieces to choose from lets me build the most balanced composition.
  • I can match the signature border colour to your room, a paint swatch, or the dominant tones in the artwork itself.
  • The finished canvas arrives ready to hang with D-rings attached — no framing trip needed.

Best for: Families with years of accumulated artwork who want one stunning, permanent centrepiece.

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