7 Trendy Ways to Display Kids Art at Home

Your child walks in after school, drops their backpack, and hands you something painted — carefully, proudly, still a little wet at the edges. You love it. You set it on the counter. By Thursday, you've lost count of the pieces waiting for a home.

If that sounds familiar, you're not alone. Here are 7 ways to display kids art that feel intentional rather than improvised. Looking for even more options? Artkive's guide to kids art display covers additional approaches worth bookmarking.

1. Create A Kids’ Art Gallery Wall

Turn a hallway or a section of a room into a dedicated gallery for your children's drawings. This approach highlights your child's work and adds a personal touch to your home décor.

• For a clean, cohesive look, choose frames in the same style and color.

• For a playful, eclectic vibe, mix up the styles, sizes, and colors.

While there are many options, we enjoy the look and functionality of Dynamic Frames. The front-opening feature makes it easy to store and rotate pieces without removing the frame from the wall. If you're ready to hang, this post on framing your child's art covers the practical side.

2. Set Up a DIY Pin Board

A pinboard is a simple, kid-friendly way to showcase multiple pieces in a way that stays accessible and easy to update. You can use cork, fabric, or magnetic boards for kids to pin their latest creations.

• Encourages kids to participate in curating their own art space.

• Keeps the display casual and easy to refresh.
  

Blogger Emily Henderson has a great example of a DIY pinboard that her kids helped make. For inspiration, check out her guided blog post here.

3. Make a Memory Book with Artkive

Want a way to preserve more of your children's drawings in something they can actually hold and revisit? Artkive turns your kids' artwork into a professionally bound memory book — a lasting keepsake that protects each piece from fading or getting lost in a drawer.

Artkive customer Maryna S. put it this way:

"My daughter loves seeing her art pieces in a book, and looks back on it fondly. She keeps asking to make a new one for this school year. I love not having bulky cardboard sculptures on my living room table, but having that memory of our project photographed in a way that I could never do myself."

Fun Fact: Artkive now includes a virtual gallery with new book purchases, blending both physical and digital memory keeping. Not sure if a book is right for you? Here are 7 reasons parents get a kids art book — it might help you decide.

4. Go Digital with Skylight Frames

There's a wide variety of digital photo frames on the market, but we recommend the Skylight Frame. This option:

• Saves physical space while keeping artwork visible.

• Lets you update the display instantly from your phone or computer.

• Works well for families who want a modern, tech-friendly way to share kids' art.

5. Create a Magnet Bar Mini-Exhibit

Move away from the classic fridge display with a magnetic bar. This setup can include multiple tiers or keep it simple with one row. It's a sleek, organized way to showcase top pieces — and because rotating is so easy, you can refresh the exhibit weekly to keep it dynamic and engaging.

6. Display a Hand-Crafted Heirloom Collage

Shana Blakely, the artist behind Heirloom Collage, uses a distinctive technique that unifies multiple kids' drawings into a single piece of art. If you're looking for a one-of-a-kind display, visit her site to explore custom options.

7. Turn Kids' Drawings Into a Plushie

Child's Own offers a service that takes one special drawing and brings it to life as a plush toy. Paired with other display methods, it's a tactile, three-dimensional way to honor a favorite piece and give kids a keepsake they can actually hold.

Celebrate Kids Art in a Way That Lasts

Your child's drawings capture more than a moment. They mark a whole season of childhood. These display ideas make it easier to celebrate that creativity in ways that feel elevated and easy to manage. Start with one change — and if you want to go further, our guide to preserving your child's artwork has ideas for keeping the pieces that matter most.