There's A Cuter Way To Display Kids' Artwork Than The Fridge

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Maybe it's due to the invention of the fridge magnet or the shift in parental psychology toward appreciating creative young minds. Either way, here we are, with every square inch of many fridges covered in the artwork of children. Sure, placing a kid's artistic experimentations smack dab at the center of the family's world is certainly worthy. However, the resulting cluttered fridge with papers jumbled on the surface isn't the most elegant or aesthetically-pleasing approach. Instead, why not give your child a dedicated space and an unexpected way to hang their artwork? A combo as simple as a clipboard and a picture ledge elevates the display and makes it look more intentional.

Creating a sophisticated art display means your kiddos can curate their favorite works on rotation as they feel so inspired. Simply install a picture ledge, like Kate and Laurel's Floating Wall Shelf. Then, add at least one clipboard for holding your kids' art, and mix in other art pieces for a high-end, collected look. By clipping new drawings on top of previous ones, they can independently create their own rotation. Plus, you can avoid the paper clutter that causes your kitchen to look messy. This technique works so well to elevate both your home's aesthetic and your child's self esteem. And there are ways to take this simple picture ledge clipboard idea to the next level of chic.

There are so many reasons why using a clipboard on a picture ledge to display kid's artwork makes sense. First, you're putting the drawings and paintings in the context of other "official" art pieces. This elevates the work, giving it more significance than a temporary scribble placed on the fridge. Aesthetically, it heightens your child's art piece to have it curated and placed with intention in your home. Additionally, by treating their pieces like real art with a place of honor, you're sending a message that their work matters and is worth displaying properly. What an empowering boost of confidence for them with just one tiny shift! 

The clipboard method also gives kids autonomy about when to change up what to feature. This leaves you not only with the gift of the art itself, but the thoughtful selection by your little artist who felt this piece was meaningful to them in the moment. Since they can place their newest masterpiece right on top of the old one, you can always flip through previous drawings when you're feeling nostalgic.

To elevate kids' artwork even further, pair (or swap) a clipboard with an adaptable kid's art frame with a mat. This is similar to a clipboard but with an added aesthetic interest and a more permanent feel. Options like the GiggleCraft Wood Kids Art Frame, allow you to easily add new pieces and display family treasures. Layer multiple frames and/or clipboard(s) on the picture ledge for a personalized wall art display that showcases your little one's favorite contributions.