If your home seems a bit gloomy, stale or incomplete, then look around you and think about what might be missing. Perhaps you need to open the windows and let in more natural light. Maybe you need to a splash of color and personality. One of the best ways to do this is to mount artworks on the walls. Below are a few practical considerations when buying fine art prints online:
Packaging
How will the package be sent to you? Most are shipped without frames to save on costs. The prints may be rolled and placed on a cylindrical container to maintain their integrity. Others place them flat in a box before sending them out. Both can be effective with careful handling. See if you can find feedback regarding the condition of the prints upon delivery. Were these well-packed? Are there any dents or marks?
Quality
What kind of paper and ink are used for the prints? Can these last long without fading or yellowing? Do they have a high resolution and vibrant colors? See if their online gallery has information on these. Check the reviews for impressions from buyers. Are they happy with their purchase? Are the colors accurate?
Uniqueness
Some people like prints of the fine art prints online. Naturally, there are plenty of copies of these in various households. Others like to have more unique prints that are unlikely to have duplicates elsewhere. See if you can find limited editions if you prefer the latter. It will be a bit more expensive but it will still be much cheaper than actual unique paintings.
Size
Take your measuring tape out and get the dimensions of your walls. Consider what a good size would be to decorate on these. If you plan to create gallery walls, then smaller prints should do fine. If you plan on getting a feature piece for your bedroom or your living room, then you need to go big with oversized wall art.
Budget
How much can you spare for these prints? How many do you need? Larger ones are more expensive because of the greater amount of materials used and the difficulty of shipping. You can save a lot of you go frameless but you will still need to purchase a frame after you have received the items. Make sure to include the cost of those in your calculations, as well as the items you’ll need for mounting.
