Most of us don’t usually think of plates as pieces of artwork but if you have cupboards filled with antique plates you’ve inherited, masterpieces ceramic plates done by the kids, or survivors of a set that lost of few pieces this is a great way to showcase them in your home or at the cottage. We saw this décor idea in a mini booklet by Home Made Simple inserted in...

  The fireplace is the natural focal point of any room which means, when it comes to decorating the space above the mantel, don’t be afraid to go big in order to turn it into a conversation piece. What to hang above the mantel Hanging a large mirror is always a great way to accentuate a fireplace as the focal point of a room. Paintings, photos, framed maps, children’s artwork,...

Over the years, we’ve tried many different laser levels but never found one that worked well for hanging pictures. That is, until now. Recently, we used Black & Decker’s new SureGrip, along with Hang & Level to hang these three pictures. It took us less than ten minutes to hang them all perfectly leveled and we didn’t make any extra holes in the walls. The SureGrip laser level projects a straight line...

Looking for a quick way to decorate your walls that won’t cost a fortune? Here’s a DIY art project that cost less than $70 and took only minutes to put together. We bought 3 frames and wrapping paper at Walmart. Yes, gift wraping paper. We picked the bright daisies to add a fun and energetic touch to the walls and to the space. You can frame anything that appeals to you....

When it comes to hanging pictures, the standard rule of ‘hang at eye level’ can be pretty confusing. Especially if you’re 5’6″ and your partner is 6’4″. Whose Eye Level is the right choice? His or Hers? If she hung all the pictures at her eye level – that’s what it would look like. On the other hand, can you imagine if he was to hang all the artwork in...

We love it when people try out our products so they can see for themselves what all the fuss is about. We especially love it when they take the time to review them. And that’s exactly what Alan Henry of Lifehacker.com did. There was a discussion on Lifehacker about how to hang art without damaging walls. Readers were asked if they would use a paint can stirrer and a screw...

Floating shelves are extremely trendy and are a great way to display pictures without putting extra holes in your walls. But if your shelf doesn’t have a lip along the length, how do you prevent your picture frames from falling off? A simple, inexpensive solution is to use drawer liners. Available in a variety of colors, choose one to match your shelf and no one will know it’s there. Because...

If you’ve got lots of family pictures on your computer, phone, or tablet, creating a gallery to hang on the wall is a wonderful way to display them. Here are some tips on how you can easily re-create our photo wall ideas. About this look We selected colored photos, chose identical frames and mats and hung them in a grid which makes it easy to add to the display in...

That’s what Mariette Mifflin of About.com said after testing Hang & Level. When she started the testing, she was a bit skeptical and didn’t think the tool would perform as well as we claimed. But after hanging a 24”X 32” canvas oil all by herself and on the first try, she announced, “I now know that I can tackle pictures by myself and get them right.“ She gave Hang &...

Forget complicated measurements or marks on the walls. Low tack adhesive tape such as Painter’s Tape or SpacerTape gently sticks to walls without damaging them and is easy to remove when you’re done. Once you’ve tried this easy trick, you’ll never go back to your old ways. Hang your first frame. Cut the tape the desired length to match the space needed between each frame. (See info below) Stick the tape on...

We often say that beautiful artwork doesn’t need to cost a fortune. Here’s an example of a stunning gallery wall a mom created using her kids’ masterpieces http://asoftplace.net/2011/04/kids-art-gallery-wall-the-reveal/. Kimba, the mastermind behind this creation says, “The best part is that I didn’t spend one single dime on the whole project.” In fact, she used old picture frames in different shapes and sizes that she already owned, and spray painted them...

Work doesn’t have to feel like work when the view from your workspace is inspiring. If you need a piece to fill the space above your desk that will inspire you without breaking the bank, here are 3 budget friendly looks that require minimal work and deliver huge impact. Lighten up your office atmosphere by framing a funny picture of your pet, or other fun character. It’s guaranteed to put...