If you are an artist living in a small space and have been researching more convenient storage systems for your art while also keeping it secure and ensuring that long times spent in storage don’t have a negative effect, these following steps will provide some insight into the best ways to keep you most important works safe in storage while also saving space wherever you can.

Choosing the right storage room

While the most convenient options for art storage will be using either a large closet or an empty room, you must assess the appropriateness of each room before making the choice. While one room might have the most space, if it isn't properly airtight or lacks climate control, it isn’t going to be the right storage place. Avoid attics or basements and ensure the room chosen does not have any air vents or open windows. You also want to be thoughtful about dust, mold, and any musty smells that could be an indicator of a bigger problem.

Preparing your art for storage

Use a clean microfiber cloth to remove any dust from hard surfaces, and take the time to polish frames with wood or metal polish to avoid potential rust or scuffing, be sure to do some research into what polish will work best for each frame. This will prevent dust particles, or worse, rust or damage, from settling on your art.

Many art storage experts will also make use of a crescent board, which is an acid-free professional mounting board to separate pieces from touching when stacked or in transit. This way the piece is protected, but it can still breathe, so this can be a game changer in at-home art storage as well.

Keep Your Artwork Off the Ground

When planning to store your art, it must not be stored on the ground. Art should always be elevated from the floor, either in simple shelving or something more complex. If you have the space, hanging your art in shelving systems designed for art storage is the best idea. Art is meant to be hung, and these storage units are designed to make sure of this fact.

Our art storage cabinets will have been designed professionally for art storage specifically. Using vertical partitions and adjustable shelves provides an efficient way of storing and protecting artwork from potentially damaging external influences. These shelving systems also allow for flexibility and growth for an ever-changing collection. Mobile art racks will also be able to provide maximum storage and the robust design of these racks allows for flexibility. They can accommodate art of any size while also ensuring that all of it hangs upright and does not come into contact with any other art pieces. This is truly the safest way to store all of your important artwork.

So if you are getting ready to put some of your art into storage, follow these steps to choose the perfect space, correctly prepare your art and be sure to invest in high-quality storage systems that have the storage of art in mind. This is the best way to ensure lasting quality for all your creations.