What print format for kitchen walls
Discussion
Just coming to the end of our extension now, and I've talked Mrs H into us putting some large-format photos up in the kitchen.
...so I'd like some advice from the collective wisdom on here as to what mount you'd print onto (aluminium, acrylic, canvas, framed art paper etc.)
Photo 1 below is above the sink and close to the hob, but it's a high ceiling and we've an extractor fan, so humidity shouldn't be THAT big a problem. Bigger potential issue is that sunlight will come from diagonally to the right through the morning, and there's a pair of velux skylights on the RH slope so early mornings that wall could get direct sunlight briefly.
Photo 2 is the reverse wall, so always in shade, and further from moisture sources. The dangling wires will be a pair of wall-mounted bookshelf speakers.
As to what we're putting up - most likely landscapes / sunsets from our travels. I'm pushing for a car or aircraft photo or two between the speakers.
Across the flat section is between 2.5m and 3m and a little over 1m up from the window/door, so I was thinking 3 traditional 3:2 ratio images in a row, and then a single or a pair on the reverse wall. Think they'd still need to be at least 60cm x 40cm prints to have enough presence, so at a couple of £hundred each print I'd rather not get some and see how they look.
So, what mount would you go for? And would you mix them?
- I like the idea of aluminium, but I'm not sure whether to print directly onto brushed ali (trying to picture what effect that would have on the image) or go for a more traditional bonded paper style.
- Acrylic will probably give the most 'punch' and vibrance to the images, but with the light coming across I'm nervous about reflections.
- Canvas feels quite traditional and we've done that, but it will be a cheaper route to very large prints. Although this is a kitchen so there will be some humidity.
- ...which leaves framed images...which is potentially a minefield of different frame styles, I guess.
Thanks all,
M.
...so I'd like some advice from the collective wisdom on here as to what mount you'd print onto (aluminium, acrylic, canvas, framed art paper etc.)
Photo 1 below is above the sink and close to the hob, but it's a high ceiling and we've an extractor fan, so humidity shouldn't be THAT big a problem. Bigger potential issue is that sunlight will come from diagonally to the right through the morning, and there's a pair of velux skylights on the RH slope so early mornings that wall could get direct sunlight briefly.
Photo 2 is the reverse wall, so always in shade, and further from moisture sources. The dangling wires will be a pair of wall-mounted bookshelf speakers.
As to what we're putting up - most likely landscapes / sunsets from our travels. I'm pushing for a car or aircraft photo or two between the speakers.
Across the flat section is between 2.5m and 3m and a little over 1m up from the window/door, so I was thinking 3 traditional 3:2 ratio images in a row, and then a single or a pair on the reverse wall. Think they'd still need to be at least 60cm x 40cm prints to have enough presence, so at a couple of £hundred each print I'd rather not get some and see how they look.
So, what mount would you go for? And would you mix them?
- I like the idea of aluminium, but I'm not sure whether to print directly onto brushed ali (trying to picture what effect that would have on the image) or go for a more traditional bonded paper style.
- Acrylic will probably give the most 'punch' and vibrance to the images, but with the light coming across I'm nervous about reflections.
- Canvas feels quite traditional and we've done that, but it will be a cheaper route to very large prints. Although this is a kitchen so there will be some humidity.
- ...which leaves framed images...which is potentially a minefield of different frame styles, I guess.
Thanks all,
M.
Edited by havoc on Thursday 23 May 21:27
I'm having the same dilemma.
I've used DSCL for prints before and have always been happy, I got canvases from a guy on here (until he cocked one up and then very aggressively argued the toss with me), and years ago I used Whitewall for Aluminium and Acrylic...they're excellent but they're VERY expensive.
...so am trying to find out if there's someone that does say 90% of Whitewall quality for 50-60% of the price.
I've used DSCL for prints before and have always been happy, I got canvases from a guy on here (until he cocked one up and then very aggressively argued the toss with me), and years ago I used Whitewall for Aluminium and Acrylic...they're excellent but they're VERY expensive.
...so am trying to find out if there's someone that does say 90% of Whitewall quality for 50-60% of the price.
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