5 Renter-Friendly Ways To Display Art
Don’t believe you can display art without upsetting the landlord? Read on to discover five landlord-approved styling tips to safely inject style and display art in your space. Plus, check out this week’s curation, Budget-Friendly Statement Art, for the perfect piece to start turning your rental into a home.
1. Command Strips
Instead of taking a hammer and nail to the walls of your rental, try Command hooks and hanging strips. Sold in varying sizes and shapes, these velcro-like plastic hooks and strips are game-changers for renters! Mount framed work and hanging textiles without creating damage and losing your bond. The larger Command strips can handle 90cm artworks weighing up to seven kilograms. Simply follow the instructions on the packaging to display and remove your artwork with ease.
Amber Sea Agate by Danielle Torresan can be easily displayed using a command hook.
2. Works on Paper
What do photographs, watercolours and prints on paper all have in common? The answer is, they’re all generally light and easy to display using blue-tack. Works on paper are a renter’s best friend. Use these to cover ugly marks on the wall, stained by past renters and shotty real estate touch-ups. When the time comes to move to your next place, carefully remove the artwork from the wall and roll it for safe transportation.
‘Amada (Beloved) Frida’ and ‘Contemplando Frida’ are limited edition giclee prints by Tanya Cole.
3. Utilise Surfaces
Another great way to display canvas paintings and framed artworks is by leaning them against a wall. Simply place them on a shelf, desk or another suitable surface. The best thing about this tip is you can reorganise and redecorate whenever you want by simply picking it up and putting it down in its new spot. Channel your inner-interior designer and curate your artwork with other decor items, such as handles and vases.
Nalisa in Spring by Yunn Ru Soo.
4. Sculptures & Ceramics
Sculptures are perfect for bare bookshelves and entryway tables in desperate need of some character. Lucky for you, there’s a large selection of sculptural works for sale on Bluethumb. From Emma Young’s beautiful glass creations to Brad Gunn’s playful velvet statues, you’re sure to find something to spruce up your home. Not only are sculptures aesthetically pleasing, but they’re also multipurpose and can be used as vases for flowers and foliage, storage and display vessels.
Green ‘Mixed Colour’ Posy Vase by Nicole Ayliffe.
5. Railings & Hooks
There are multiple temporary tension rod options for sale that are easy to install and suspend your artwork from. Mimic Bluethumb’s gallery installation by suspending your artwork from wire or creating further interest by tethering it with rope and ribbon. Make sure to check the integrity of pre-existing hooks and railings in your rental before hanging artwork to protect it from unwarranted damage.
Snapshot of work hanging in Bluethumb’s flagship Richmond gallery.
See, injecting personality into your rental is possible with these 5 Renter-Friendly Ways To Display Art! Don’t forget to tag #mybluethumbart on socials and check out this week’s curation, Budget-Friendly Statement Art for inspiration.
