I LOVE that black file cabinet in the first picture, any idea where it can be found for purchase? On topic, though, I think unframed pictures are ok if done well and in a group. I hate #4, looks slap dash and childish. In a bad way. #5 is amazing, though if it is all under plexiglass, is it still technically 'un-framed'?

I really like this idea, and it's inspired me to start hanging up the stuff that I like and to hell with the small detail of frames!

I actually like #4 the best. But I agree they all have the potential of looking dorm roomish. I have fantasies of hanging several digital frames to have a rotating display to solve this problem..

lynnebee excellent idea !!! bravo

I love it! In my little office at home I´ve done it like this: http://sparkpool.wordpress.com/2010/08/10/have-free-wall-space/

I like the grid-style displays. I prefer #5 because the pictures are arrayed above what looks to be the owner's desk. I've tried many ways of displaying photos of friends and family, but never succeeded in creating a display I liked.
It would be great to find some kind of pin that doesn't make holes in the photo. I'd love photo corners on pins. That way I could create a display on a cork or foamcore surface without damaging precious old photos.
Anyone heard of such a thing?

@rapunzel, I've seen L-shaped pins for sale in crafts stores that may do what you want.

His larger digital frame on a corner chest table in the dining area displays my husband's digital art in timed rotation. It's mesmerizing, pretty, and elegant. Photos could be sorted by subject or setting to multiple digital frames, added to as desired, and look far from dorm-y.

I love that first picture - what's the source on that? Is it from a home tour?

I don't think so

Another method. Magnetic paint on the wall - overpainted with whatever color you want. Then magnets or frames with magnets on the back to temporarily frame your photos.

Actually, another magnetic method is to buy a big sheet of galvanized metal and mount it to the wall. Quite cool- lofty- industrial looking.

loooove the walls!

hanging up frameless photos always runs the risk of looking too dorm-y or cheap, but these examples definitely are not dorm-y/cheap...they were able to master the look!

http://www.thelateafternoon.com/

@halpiz

the photo is from a DUTCH magazine...
and no refference for a shop!

you can find the rest of the house on
www.vt-wonen.nl
look for archief juin nummer (juni)

all the magazines are on-line

enjoy

I far prefer it with some organization - photo 4 is not my style.

Becca

The New York Times recently did an article on this:
http://www.nytimes.com/2010/07/15/technology/personaltech/15basics.html

I like the look of the Collage Wall, but couldn't see paying that much money for it. So I'm taking a DIY approach, mounting my prints onto foam core and arranging them based on one of their templates.

When I stick my photos up on the wall like this they seem to curl up. Any tips on hhow to stop that happening??

@ Talia Carbis - the photos curling probably have more to do with the type of photo paper and moisture/humidity. You might need a thicker paper (if you're printing them yourself), or just need to tape or pin all four corners.

I love #4. Why not lighten up a bit and be creative outside of stuffy mattes and frames. I think the appeal of these is that they look spontaneous and temporary.

An old friend has done something similar to #5. On closer inspection all the photos are of him with this woman or that. Not a single other guy on the whole wall. It's a little creepy.

And all the edges are slightly curled so it's time to take them all down already. And no, I'm not one of the women on the wall, thank heavens.

Here is how I display my photos without frames, I just threw them on top of my bookcase and arraged so it looks like a collage.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/miloodle/5084804954/