Wall Décor - Don't Forget to Measure!

Carpenters have an old adage ... "Measure twice, cut once". This mindful advice can also be applied when furnishing your home particularly when purchasing artwork, wall panels or any type of wall décor for that matter. Online shopping can be fun and extremely convenient but sometimes we can be left holding our breath wondering if the item is going to fit nicely in the space we've chosen to display it.

The most common issue we hear from customers is simply, the item I ordered is beautiful, but unfortunately it's too large for my space. When researching and browsing multiple product 4 x 6 images online we can easily lose sight of the fact that once the item arrives it's going to be the full sized version of that scaled down online photo. Take time to measure your space and try to envision not only how the piece might look once displayed , but how the functionality, mobility and flow of the room might change once the item arrives.

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For example, if you are in the market for artwork to enhance that bare, drab wall in the foyer of your home you may want to use your local newspaper and measure and cut the item dimensions out of newsprint then tape or tack them to your wall to get a real feel of how the piece will display, how much of the wall it will consume etc. Wall Panels in-particular often are designed to allow spacing between the panels when hung. Newspaper will allow you to test different options including spacing, offset display, etc. Don't forget to pay close attention to the depth of the artwork. A tight hallway or entryway can cause havoc for you and your guests if the artwork extends several inches from the wall. Thick hardboard wall panels and shadow box style wall decor can invite a shoulder to knock it of it's perch not only damaging the piece but possibly injuring someone.

So when you're online looking for that perfect piece of artwork that's going to instantly transform your space, remember the old carpenter adage and measure twice.....buy once!