What Are The Best Wall Decor Options For Your New Law Firm?
If you've recently branched out and opened your own law practice after spending years (or decades) working with partners, you may be excited at the prospect of finally being able to direct your own career (and client choices). Amid the hustle and bustle of changing addresses and notifying your clients of this change, you may not have put much thought into the decor or setup of your new place -- but appearances are important for fledgling businesses, even those in which the principal may have an extensive legal career. Read on to learn more about some classy yet modern ways to update the look of your new law office without devoting too much of your time to this project.
Local architectural renderings
If you've moved to a new neighborhood, you may be interested in uncovering the origins of your own building and those elsewhere on the block. Alternatively, your receptionist may want to be able to make small talk about your building's past (or past tenants) to clients sitting in the waiting area. To the extent you're able to gain access to architectural renderings or other historical pictures or drawings from the area, these pictures can be a great way to combine the old with the new and show your clients that you're committed to history while still looking forward.
If you're able to find some architectural renderings, you may opt to keep these images in their original color (or black and white) or to wash them with a more modern color palette for a unique look.
Newspaper headlines
In an era where the number of print newspapers in circulation continues to decline, the effect of a single well-written newspaper headline can often be lost. Choosing some seminal or life-changing headlines (or even those that offer some life lessons on prejudgments or assumptions, like "Dewey Defeats Truman") to display around your office can be a great way to make a statement without being overtly political or partisan.
Partnership with a local artist
Many local artists will enter into partnerships with area restaurants, bars, or other businesses open to the public, allowing these businesses to display the artist's work in exchange for an inconspicuous price tag placed somewhere near the artwork. When a piece of art sells, the artist may replace it with another item for sale so that the walls are never empty.
This can be a great way to furnish your office with a constantly-rotating supply of artwork for free, although you may have to spend some time making payment arrangements with the artist if you don't want to take on the responsibility of collecting money from customers yourself. For more information, contact companies like Sonny and Ash.