Avenue Magazine Awards ILevel an “Honorable Mention”
Avenue Magazine recently awarded ILevel and honorable mention. wish there was a link that I could post to the blurb but there is none.
ILevel’s work featured in the New York Times!
Well, it may not be credited as such in the photo, but a prime example of an awesome Ilevel art installation job can be seen in yesterday’s New York Times Home and Garden section.
How to Choose the Right Picture Lights for Artwork
I’ve often been asked by clients about guidelines for choosing picture lights to properly light their artwork, large photos, maps, or prints. I thought I would share some of the basic tips on choosing the right size and color picture light for your artwork.
DIY: How to Tilt a Mirror Out from a Wall
Lately, when hanging mirrors, more and more clients have been asking me to tilt the mirror out from the wall at the top.
The Advantages of Illuminating Artwork with Picture Lights
Picture lights are not only great for illuminating artwork, but also for brightening up dimly lit areas of your house in a more unique way.
Create the Ultimate Family Photo Salon in Your Hallway
The end product of seven hours of work in a hallway. Admittedly I was a bit punchy toward the end, but the effort was entirely worth it.
Salon Art Installations in a Corporate Office
Yes, yes, yes. Another week another salon. This time it’s in an office in Midtown Manhattan. This salon showcases a couple of really great features of salons.
Art Security Hardware: Not Just For Anti-Theft
One of the services that ILevel offers is security-installed works.
Hanging Gallery Wall: Before and After
We pride ourselves in our ability to transform a room with the addition of expertly arranged art. Here is an example of a recent project in which the entire atmosphere and feel of a room was changed by the addition of a gallery wall.
DIY: Using Wax Paper to Layout a Salon Wall
I saw this idea on the Roost blog and thought it was worth a look. The author, Marissa Waddell, suggests laying-out your pictures on the floor upside down and placing a large sheet of waxed paper over them (in this case, three long sheets that she has taped together).
A Gallery Wall From Sketch to Completion
Here’s a quick example of a gallery wall from initial concept to finished product. Enjoy!
Follow ILevel on Facebook and Instagram
If you haven’t already, be sure to follow us on Facebook and Instagram.
ILevel founder, David Kassel, Interviewed on New York Social Diary
ILevel founder, David Kassel was recently interviewed by New York Social Diary! Here’s a quick preview of the interview, but check out the rest on the New York Social Diary website.
Hanging Art from Bookshelves
Although it is often met with some reservations, a great way to display artwork is to hang it in front of bookshelves. It is unexpected and helps breakup what can be a visual cacophony of book spines.
Photo Wall Installation Part 2: Choosing Frames
Now that you have your pictures picked out, it is time to consider the next step. Framing all of the images.