Photos are one of the best home decorating tools ever. They’re personal, unique memories you get to put on display and cherish every day.

But, the best display isn’t always a classic photo frame. Sometimes it’s worth thinking outside the box and coming up with eye-catching ways to show off your favorite memories, even if they do seem a little weird at first.

Here are five creative ways to display photos in your home.

1. On Clothespins

Most people assume clothespins belong on laundry lines, but they look good in your home if you know how to use them. There’s nothing wrong with hanging a string from one side of a wall to the other then clipping photos with clothespins.

This gives your home a cozy, yet eclectic feel. The clothespins are definitely not a common household decor item. But, they look just right once you’ve put them up and have all your photos clipped in.

2. From String Lights

The clothespins and string approach is great for homes that have a farmhouse, cottage, or shabby chic feel to them. If you’re looking for something a bit more elegant, though, swap the traditional string for a set of lights.

This completely changes the look and feel of your photos. Try to find small, subtle lights that won’t take away from your images but rather enhance them. It’s also a good idea to print the photos a bit bigger than normal and to clip them with something more subtle than a clothespin.

3. In Homemade Frames

Another interesting photo display option is to make your own frames instead of hanging them in standard photo frames. This allows your creative freedom to truly shine.

You can go old-school with macaroni and popsicle-stick frames for your child’s room or make a sophisticated frame with repurposed wood or patterned fabric. The design is totally up to you. You’ll probably have way more fun with this than you think, plus, it’s an easy way to create a sense of consistency in a room’s design!

4. As a Collage

Keep in mind nothing says you absolutely have to frame or hang your photos. You can also stick them right on the wall and create a collage with them!

If you’re in a dorm or renting short-term, put your photos on a sheet of poster board paper and cover it completely so the paper’s color doesn’t show. This makes it much easier to put the collage up then take it down — without ruining your photos or the wall.

5. Blown-Up on the Wall

If you are a homeowner or you see yourself renting somewhere long-term, turn your favorite photo(s) into wallpaper! This takes your photo display to the next level.

It’s a chic, yet fun way to create the look you’re going for with the personal photos you love most. You can blow up anything from a landscape shot of your favorite place to a loving family image to be placed somewhere in the home.

Interesting Ways to Display Photos and Other Kinds of Wall Art

Your home’s decor is not going to change a bit if you’re just reading about ways to display photos all day! Get up and start putting some of these suggestions to use.

Before you know it, your home will look like new! For more interesting home decor tips that seem a little out-there but actually work very well, click here.