"We don't have very much money. Instead of frames, we use tape. Her roommate, Mara, says that Giverny has a way to use objects like tape to make her walls look awesome."
"Giverny's idea was so cheap and literally required only one item (some black tape) that I thought it would be easy enough for me. What made my experience easier is that the tape I have is supersoft, so when I inevitably made a few measuring mistakes and needed to remove it, it didn't take paint off the wall or ruin the paper."
"Up close, you can tell there are a few measurement errors, but from far away, it looks like a gallery wall. A set of tape only costs less than $7."
Gallery walls are often expensive and controversial design choices. A budget-friendly alternative uses black tape to frame and display unframed artwork and photos on walls. This method requires only one inexpensive item—a roll of supersoft tape costing under $7—making it accessible for anyone. The tape can be easily removed without damaging walls or paper, allowing for flexibility in arrangement. When viewed from a distance, the taped display creates an intentional, elevated aesthetic similar to traditional framed gallery walls, despite minor measurement imperfections visible up close.
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