Editorial Assistant Jodie Draper shares four big ideas for these petite artworks, illustrated with our Pinterest picks .



Salon style
Mix up your collection for a gallery wall (also known as a salon hang). Collect small collages, large quotes, A4 drawings, framed posters, amazing artworks, your kids' paintings - different mediums, colours, and eras can all look good together if you space them well and maintain one common element. One idea is to keep all the frames more or less the same – for example black and white frames of the same or varying widths. You can add non-framed pieces for that artsy, informal look afterwards (if that's your thing). Do a test run by laying out the frames on the floor or tacking size-appropriate paper to the wall. 



Stairway to heaven
Hanging small pieces of art on the staircase wall works well, since people can get up close and personal to realise the detail. Again, consider spacing, frames and variety. This time, it's vital that you think about what's at eye level - you don't want your guests and family stooping, leaning or tip-toeing up the stairs! According to the stats, standing eye level ranges from around 1.4 to 1.8 metres, so keep the bulk of your frames between these heights. It could be helpful to measure up 1.4m and 1.8m from the top and bottom steps and tape between these marks to create a frame to work in.



Straight and narrow
If you love Thomas Avery's work, we suggest you buy several pieces and present them together as a series. Look around your home for wall space that will frame the works themselves. It might be that empty 500mm beside your desk, or those barren "joining" walls between rooms that are neglected because there's not enough room for furniture.

Whatever you have, work with it. Keep the frames either all horizontal or all vertical, and space them evenly. Depending on your space, taste, or budget, you can achieve this look with anything from three to eight frames.



The layered look
This is the perfect method for creating that eclectic look that's very on trend. Where you chose to layer is entirely up to you; consider shelves, bookcases, side tables, your mantelpiece, or even the floor. Not only is it a great way to show off your growing collection, but the works are easily interchangeable and this look adds great depth to your space. You can prop smaller frames against larger works, but you don't have to keep this to a frame-only-show. Prop artworks against stacks of unused books, hang a beautiful necklace over a frame, display travel trinkets, shells, or stones in front of your frames and a vase of fresh flowers to one side. Get creative with this one!

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