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A fundamental question, what's the best way to hang your art?
We generally recommend using a screw and, when required, a wall plug. It’s very easy to measure out and ensures your artwork is hung securely. Some period properties have picture rails, which are also a great way to hang your art. We have a useful video guide here with a step by step guide of how to hang your art using a screw and wall plug.
A common mistake when hanging artwork is to hang it too high on the wall. We’d recommend aiming to position your piece with the centre of it at eye level and as we mentioned earlier, position away from direct sunlight and any heat sources.
For hanging multiple pieces, the key is very careful measurement as you don’t want your pieces to be misaligned. A long spirit level or a laser level can be very useful for this.
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How do you choose the right frame for your piece of art?
A good quality frame protects your artwork, preserving it for many years to come. To ensure this, our frames are made from raw ash or oak. When selecting the colour and finish, it’s important to consider both the artwork itself and the decor in the room. For a more contemporary look we recommend a black, grey ash or white frame depending on the artwork. A natural oak finish works very well with many paintings from our museums and archives collections. Ultimately it comes down to personal taste! Learn more here.
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How do you take the best care of your artwork?
To protect the artwork itself, perhaps the most important thing is to position it away from direct sunlight, this will avoid it fading over time. We’d also recommend avoiding hanging it near a radiator or boiler, as the heat could damage both the frame and the artwork. And be wary of hanging art in the bathroom, as evaporation and condensation can be damaging over time. Learn more here.
So, the artwork is hanging beautifully in its new frame, but how do we light it? We asked our founder, Rohan, for his top tips...
What's the best way to illuminate your artwork?
Art loves to be lit properly, and it's a shame to go the expense of buying a beautiful piece and not then to give it the gift of decent lighting. There's nothing sadder than a lovely painting that has been well framed hanging without adequate light - it's such a waste - you're three quarters of the way there! There are myriad ways to light your artwork - recessed directed spots, tracked lights, floor or table level directed lights, but the best and most effective is always a dedicated picture light.
Should you choose accent lights or picture lights to brighten up your artwork?
As above, picture lights. Picture lights give dedicated, unobstructed light for that specific picture as well as providing an additional light wash for the room.
How do you choose the right size picture light for your artwork?
Why choose rechargeable picture lights to illuminate your artwork?
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