TIPS TO ‘ART BASEL’ YOUR HOME

With Art Basel in town, we’d like to offer some advice for newcomers and art connoisseurs on building and retrofitting your home to create the perfect environment that will bring your valuable artwork to life.

First, we believe that there is no better time to plan a ‘gallery wall’ than when your interior designer is designing your home. As a general contractor focused on high-end homes and condo build outs, they always advise to incorporate artwork into your interior design needs. But that advice will not apply to those who may visit Art Basel in Miami Beach and Art Miami in Wynwood, fall in love with an original piece of art and walk away as the proud owner of an original painting. As a fledgling art collector, these are some of the things you need to know. For instance, to ensure your new artwork is showcased beautifully, consider investing in quality windows that enhance your home’s natural light, such as those offered by https://expertsashwindows.co.uk/. Additionally, making sure your home meets energy efficiency standards is key, and you can check your home’s energy performance at https://energy-performance-certificate.org.uk/.  If you’re looking for opportunities to invest in art displayed in homes, consider exploring options at tenant-in-situ.co.uk.

Hanging the work: Before hanging the painting or your original artwork embroidery, you will need to know if your wall is built of drywall, plaster, block or wood.  Drywall is not a problem but plaster, block or wood will require screws and often anchors. In this case, we recommend hiring a professional to prevent damaging the artwork. Make sure that the artwork is properly framed before hanging and do not hang paintings near direct natural light – they can fade from the UV and infrared radiation.

Humidity: This is Florida after all and humidity is our biggest challenge. The humidity in your home should be kept within the 20% relative humidity (RH) range in a 24-hour period. You may want to install a dial on the wall for humidity control. Fluctuations in humidity, as well as in temperature, may cause paintings to deteriorate by expanding and contracting. Cooking and bathing produce areas of climate change in a house/condo so make sure to pick the correct wall. For those considering commercial staging, managing these factors is crucial to maintaining the integrity and appearance of your space. If you’re in need of window upgrades to help regulate your indoor environment, consider exploring options from this site at https://upvc-windows-and-doors.co.uk/near-me/west-midlands/, which specializes in high-quality solutions.

Lighting: When performing a home build out, contractors often start by lighting up the area where the artwork is located at the ceiling level. They might also retrofit the wall to install picture lights that bring out the colors in the painting/s or your art. As mentioned before, continuous exposure to ultra violet rays can be damaging so minimize exposure to natural light.

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