Professional Installation of Fine Art, Décor, Mirrors and Displays

Have you acquired some new photos, art or need a mirror hanging?
Maybe you just moved house or are finishing off renovation work on your home?

Installing art, family photographs, mirrors or gallery walls, especially on staircases and feature walls can be a daunting prospect so perhaps this is the right time to consult a professional.

With over 25 years of experience in art installation Chris Durkin, The London Picture Hanger, has helped thousands of people put the finishing touches to their homes, galleries and workplaces with intuitive design and expert installation skills. Described by customers as charming, polite and educated Chris will help you solve any art installation questions you may have.

Services

Picture Hanging

Sound technical expertise. Many years of experience in the safe handling and fixing all kinds of objects to walls, floors and ceilings.

“I often come up with ideas people would not have thought of themselves. It’s always just my opinion but that opinion is based on years of helping my clients decide on placement and positioning of their artwork in a pleasing way.”

Mirror Hanging

Mirrors are a fantastic way to give the impression of greater space but must be installed safely and accurately.

“Great care has to be taken when installing mirrors and the fixings have to be secure. I always say that mirrors are good value for money because they give you extra space”

Gallery Wall Installations

Creating a work of art on a large wall space from lots of smaller ones is a wonderful creative process.

“I love doing this! I usually lay them all out on the floor and we can play around with them until we agree on the best arrangement. It’s great fun and the results are stunning.”

Tapestries and textiles

These are specialised tasks that have to be handled with great care. There are many different technical aspects to this depending on the age and delicacy of the fabric.

“I will ask you detailed questions over the phone and determine the best way to proceed as no two hangings are the same.”

Fine art displays

Careful consideration is taken when curating a display of fine paintings. Order, spacing and height can have a major impact on the final look of your prized art collection.

“I always think it is worth taking time to decide the best possible outcome.”

Gallery System Installation

There are a number of different systems on the market.

“After deciding that this is your best option we can discuss which system will suit your situation before going ahead with the installation.”

Bespoke Solutions

This is where a bit of innovative thinking comes in. Not all projects are straightforward and sometimes you may run into difficulties such as unsuitable walls or awkward spaces. Chris will offer a fresh perspective and creative ideas to come up with the best solution.

About

Christopher Durkin The London Picture Hanger

I have learned a lot in the last 25 years or so.

I’ve learned a lot about overcoming the technical challenges of fixing large heavy mirrors, pictures and sculptures to walls and ceilings.

…About the curatorial and decision-making challenges involving couples and families.

…About designing and fixing large groups of different size frames in an artistically pleasing arrangement.

But what I have learned most about is YOU, my wonderful clients who have asked me time and again to come and help beautify your homes and workplaces.

Getting to know you has been my biggest reward!

Thank you! I’m so looking forward to meeting new faces and having lots of fun hanging all your precious art and photos.

Looking forward to seeing you soon.
Chris.

Testimonials

Chris is absolutely superb, this was my third time using him, the first being about 15 years ago and I won't use anyone else. He has an intensely technical approach to how he works out the measurements for my frames with all the laser gear you'd expect of someone with his experience and at his level, but also just has a great eye for saying "it should go there" when I'm undecided. Better still, today when he hung some acoustic panels alongside my photography in my home, he drew on his decades old experience as a sound engineer too to ensure everything in the room was placed to perfection. He's a joy to chat to and takes a true pride in leaving your home looking beautiful!

Chris Sheldrick,
founder what3words.com

“We can’t recommend Chris enough, we use him on every project. He always does a great job and is a pleasure to work with.”

Henri Fitzwilliam-Lay
Interior Designer @ henrifitzwilliamlay.com
Google review

“Great person and highly professional craftsman! Takes his job very seriously and takes pride in doing it well. Have used Chris’ help in London and even flown him out to my house in Stockholm as he is a rare commodity!“

Yves Klemmer
London, W11 & Stockholm, Sweden
Google review

Case study

Perfect alignment in West London

“We visited this office in West London where we were asked to install 33 identical frames on the reception wall. Grids like these are the most exacting work we do, as everything has to be measured with great precision in order to line up properly, with no margin of error. Not for the faint hearted! Thank goodness for our laser levels”.