Colour & Light

How to Reduce Glare on Wall Art

Bellagio Blue Hour in a Natural float frame with teal ceramic, pale aqua linen and bronze accents. Room scale: 45.7 × 30.5 cm artwork (18 × 12 in). A styled room visualisation; furnishings not included.

Styled room visualisation of Bellagio Blue Hour in a natural float frame. Furnishings are not included; compare your selected finish and dimensions.

To reduce distracting glare, first change the relationship between the artwork, light source and viewing position. The best place for a glossy work is often discovered by checking the room at the time you actually use it.

Find the reflection source

Look from the sofa, doorway and dining chair. Note whether the reflection comes from a window, ceiling light, table lamp or television. A bright shape that moves when you move is a useful clue. Do not mistake it for a flaw in the printed image.

Test practical changes

  • Move a portable lamp so it is not reflected in the main view.
  • Try an adjacent wall or a different position along the same wall.
  • Check the effect of existing curtains or blinds.
  • Compare a textured canvas presentation with a glossy panel.

These tests help you make a choice; they do not make any material entirely reflection-free. A dark image can make a reflected light source especially noticeable.

Avoid adding a spotlight too early

More light is not automatically better. A poorly placed fitting can create a bright patch while leaving the image difficult to read. If you want dedicated art lighting, discuss the work, wall and viewing angle with a suitable lighting professional.

Use the preview correctly

A supplier preview helps show the finish, while a styled scene suggests a possible setting. Neither reproduces the exact windows or bulbs in your home. Bellagio's acrylic and canvas views are useful for comparing material character, but the placement decision still belongs to your room.

Keep display conditions and care guidance in mind. Do not use strong direct sunlight as an improvised way to illuminate the image; choose a position that balances visibility with the supplier's recommendations.

Continue planning

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