Hanging up art, no drilling required
20.1.2026
Translation: Patrik Stainbrook
Pictures: Pia Seidel
Want to hang posters, photographs or postcards without drilling holes in your wall? Whether you live in a rented flat or simply want to remain flexible, this simple trick is quick and puts your pictures in the best light.
Most of the time I spend on TikTok feels completely wasted. But wait, I’ve just come across another ingenious interior hack: hanging pictures without any holes.
A video by TikTok user christina.mov reveals how she hangs up an illustration using magnets within seconds. I’ve tried this trick and think it’s great, especially for rented flats. Sticking pictures directly to your wall with double-sided adhesive tape alone sometimes won’t hold enough and offers no flexibility. This trick using magnets, on the other hand, works much better and for longer.
For this trick, you’ll need:
- One roll of masking tape
- A paper clip
- A magnet
- A picture
Here’s how it works
- Cut out a piece of masking tape and attach a paper clip to it.
- Stick the masking tape with the paper clip to the wall.
- Attach your artwork to the paper clip with a magnet.
Tips for difficult walls
Larger or more paper clips and stronger magnets will work on woodchip wallpaper or uneven surfaces. For maximum adhesion and larger pictures, you can also use magnetic adhesive tape and dispense with the clip.
Enticingly beautiful: designs do more than just hold up your pictures
The best thing about this hack? You can swap and rearrange your artwork at any time. Try out different magnet designs to give your wall a unique look. Here, you’ll find a selection of beautiful models.
CHF7.–
Trendform JOY magnets
5 x
Quantity discount
CHF7.70 per piece for 2 units
Trendform Steely
10 x
CHF9.50
Trendform Magnets WOOD ROUND Set of 4
4 x
Quantity discount
CHF12.90 per piece for 2 units
Trendform Crocs
6 x
CHF13.51
Maul Neodym-Würfelmagnet Acryl 4 Stück, Silber, Detailfarbe
4 x
CHF53.90
Ferm Living Poesie Hand-carved Magnets - Set of 3 - Multi
3 x
Have you tried this trick yet? Share your experiences and ideas with our Community in the comments.
Pia Seidel
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Pia.Seidel@digitecgalaxus.chLike a cheerleader, I love celebrating good design and bringing you closer to everything furniture- and interior design- related. I regularly curate simple yet sophisticated interior ideas, report on trends and interview creative minds about their work.
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