If you’re hoping to find the perfect piece of art or feature for an empty wall or space in your home, a neon sign could be the perfect addition.
However, once you have it, choosing the best place to display it isn’t always so easy!
A neon sign is an effortlessly stylish addition to your home, and will quickly become a unique talking point.
It’s also important to remember that where you hang your neon sign can have an effect on its overall design, so it’s worth thinking about first.
With a neon sign bringing a welcoming and friendly glow to any part of your home, Neon Creations offer some advice to choosing the best place for your new piece of décor.
Deciding which area of your home to display your neon sign
If you’ve decided you’d love a neon sign in your home, consider where it will sit before you even think about what it will look like.
Different elements of the sign, such as the design, size, shape and backing, can depend on where the sign will live in your home.
Places such as hallways, playrooms, or children’s bedrooms can often be classed as high traffic, which means a neon sign might be susceptible to people brushing past the sign, bumping into it or curious hands going near it!
For neon signs in these places around your home, you should consider an acrylic case or cover to prevent any damage to the sign.
The best thing about neon signs is that they are not dangerous, and the only real risk is the possibility of broken glass if you are not careful.
Quality neon signs will have the ability to cut off the electrical current if any of the gas discharge tubes become damaged.
Locating a convenient power supply
Most neon signs will be supplied ready to be plugged into a mains socket, so this is also an important consideration when deciding where to put your sign in the long run.
It’s helpful if there is an available power supply close to your sign, as this will make it much easier to plug in.
In some cases, you might wish to hard wire your neon sign into the mains electricity instead.
It’s crucial that you consult a neon sign maker and an electrician about this, as this may have an impact on its design too.
Choosing how your neon sign will hang
There are a number of ways you can hang your neon sign, which might have a bearing on where you put it.
Most neon signs can have a wide choice of backing options.
In some cases you can leave your neon sign free standing on a flat surface, making it perfect for an empty shelf or bedside table.
Most neon signs can also be supplied to hang from chains or a cable, so you can suspend them in an eye-catching manner.
However, the most popular is to fix the neon sign to the wall for a stylish finish.
Take a look at your home and determine which room would benefit most from the wonderful glow of a neon sign.
It could be your kitchen, dining room, study or somewhere more unique like a bar or games room!
With neon, the possibilities are endless.