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Large mirrors can be a beautiful addition to your home - the way they visually double the size of a room can seem like magic. But what do you do when you want to hang an ultra-heavy mirror onto a tricky surface like vintage plaster? You call us, of course. And here's what happens next...  First we help you decide on the placement of the mirror. With lighter objects, we would usually just hold them up so you can see where you want them. This isn't always practical with a big, heavy mirror, so instead, we might mark the location with painter's tape so you can picture the location. Then it's time to find the studs in the wall. This can be very tricky with plaster! Fortunately, we have special stud-finders made just for hanging artwork onto plaster.  Another problem that comes up with heavy objects is that if you're not careful, they can mark the wall up as you're hanging them. This is really a problem with leaded stained glass, which leaves a little mark like a pencil wherever it so much as brushes the wall. However, it can also be a problem with old mirrors like this one. Fortunately we've found a great solution - a temporary wall protector that prevents marks while we're installing. Notice that we're also protecting the table below with furniture pads. That allows us to temporarily rest the mirror on the table below while protecting both objects.  Finally, we'll put on our gloves and carefully lift the mirror into place as a team effort. The final result is always stunning.  If you have a cherished vintage mirror that's too heavy to install safely on your own, we'll be happy to help. We can even assist you if the studs are in the "wrong" place. Give us a call to learn more.
One of our most popular services is helping people install an art collection after they've moved in. Sometimes we're just hanging a few pictures in a stairwell, but our most rewarding projects involve placing pieces throughout a home. The art always brings the rooms together and puts the finishing touch on the interior design. In one of the homes we recently visited, our client already knew exactly where she wanted each piece. And her taste was impeccable... after we finished, we looked around and saw that each room was carefully considered to create an eclectic yet welcoming space.  I love how these delicate square blue pieces compliment the blue chairs. Look how she upholstered the traditional chair on the right in a shibori resist-dyed fabric... a really nice way to update an old-fashioned piece. She seemed to love the color blue. These two pieces which we hung in the stairwell were particularly intriguing. They appeared to have a celestial South American theme.
A collection of oversized botanicals hung in a neat grid set off her pantry beautifully.  We loved this quirky portrait of a mischievious little girl, as well as these delicate watercolors showing early biplanes in flight.
I also really enjoyed her placement of this big flamingo. I love it when people understand the importance of scale in art. When in doubt, buy big pieces.  Her taste was eclectic, but impeccable. In one room, a little tour of Italy; in another, a mysterious forest.
Homes that are painted white throughout can sometimes come across as cold; but her art collection brought lots of color and interest to each room. It was a pleasure to work with.  A large collection of big pieces can be time-consuming to hang, especially when they need to line up just right.
That's why homeowners all around Asheville rely on us to install their art. It frees up so much time and trouble to have the experts do it! The perks of installing art for a living include hearing the stories behind the collection, and we recently had the honor of learning about the inspiration behind the purchase of a lovely contemporary drawing. Our clients were a long-married couple who had recently moved into their home. They called us to install several large pieces, and this one stood out to us. It seemed to have special significance for them, and when we asked, they were happy to tell the story. 
 The story has a happy ending: with the help of their medical team, they defeated the cancer and have had several years to enjoy art, and life, and a new home together.
If you're moving into a new home and need someone to hang large pieces of art with care, we're here for you. |
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