If you love art and want to curate a gallery wall in your rental, you’re probably wondering how to hang your pieces without causing damage to the walls. Putting holes in the walls of a rented apartment can be a costly mistake—it will likely come out of your deposit at the end of your lease. However, everyone wants to personalize their space, and there are ways to install your gallery while preserving your rental! Read on for some workarounds.

Use Velcro Hanging Strips

This is a common solution for many renters. Velcro hanging strips comprise two strips with a sticky backing and a Velcro front. One strip sticks to the wall, and one strip adheres to the back of your art piece. Velcro them together, and voila! A wall-safe option that you can simply peel away when it’s time to move.

Create Tape Frames

If you purchase art prints, a great way to avoid hangers is to simply tape the print to your wall and use tape to create a pseudo frame. You can get creative with the colors and thickness of the tape, and when your lease is up, just peel it off for a clean, undamaged wall!

The Curation

Once you’ve chosen a damage-free option, make sure you plan a layout for your gallery wall before you start hanging pieces. Many people start by hanging the larger pieces first and then surround those with smaller pieces, keeping the spacing consistent. It’s also a good idea to choose a variety of sizes and frame styles (or tape colors) to make your gallery wall interesting and eye catching. The possibilities are endless.

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