Creating a home art studio setup can be one of the most rewarding pursuits for both big-time artists and those who enjoy dabbling on the side. As well as being one of the most sure-fire ways to create a calm place in your home, this is certainly a fantastic way to store all of your work, get yourself instantly in the zone, and surround yourself with inspiration. Before you know it, your art studio will become the place where you’re most prolific, and the space that you most look forward to returning to each day.

Unfortunately, this importance is the main reason that art studio disasters like fires and floods can have such a crippling effect on the artist and their output. To avoid this, and to make sure that you never face the lost work these events can bring, it’s therefore essential to consider the following simple steps for securing your art studio against disaster.

Always use above-ground storage

Whether you install proper shelving units at head height, or simply store your artwork on top of wooden pallets, above-ground storage is crucial to avoid flood damage. This way, whether you’re facing storm damage or a burst pipe, you won’t need to worry about your artwork. Admittedly, you will still want to contact water damage restoration experts as soon as you notice flooding issues to avoid rising water levels and damage to your home art studio setup in general. Still, removing the immediacy of artworks that are at very real risk of water damage can take a huge weight off your shoulders, and generally protect your portfolio while you address the issue.

Never store your work near windows

As well as leaving your artwork at risk of fading and sun damage, storing your pieces directly opposite windows increases the risk of fire hazards, especially if you’re using reflective or flammable materials. Of course, that’s not to say that you don’t need the ventilation that windows provide here, but it does mean you’ll want to ensure a layout that always keeps artworks facing away. Failing that, investing in wrapping materials like heavy plastic, sheets, etc. can both reduce the risks of studio fire, and help to protect your pieces in minor cases.

Keep a materials inventory

Your artwork is how you express yourself, meaning this is by far the most valuable item that you store in your studio. That said, with materials also crucial to how you achieve that expression, you should always take note of what you’re using at any given time, and how you prefer to use it. This way, no matter what disaster strikes, you’ll be best able to restock your materials and get back to work. Second only to protecting your completed pieces, this is the single best way to ensure that no disaster can keep your studio out of action. And, that’s going to make a huge difference to your art-based efficiency overall!

Stop studio disasters from hanging over your head by putting these protections in place from the moment you start creating in that space!

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