How to Make the Most of Small Spaces in Museums
The future of large-format graphics is big – and we’re not just talking about the demand. In a recent talk with our Head of Innovation, Mike Willshaw, we uncovered a growing demand for larger, more complex displays. The saying “bigger is better” rings true here, especially when it comes to lightboxes in museums.
But what about tight spaces? Corridors, alcoves, wall recesses and small nooks in museums require stand-out graphics just as much as large spaces. To meet this need, our team has developed large-format graphics that sit flush against walls, no matter the size constraint.
With the right design and fit, you can transform a small niche or corridor into a complementary focal point alongside your larger displays. Below, we touch on ways to maximise small spaces in museums with large-format graphics and displays.
Smaller spaces are often closed off from natural light, hidden away by the main exhibition that takes centre stage. One way to create a distinction between this space and the rest of your museum is lightboxes.
Not only will lightboxes add an exceptional glow to this once-neglected nook, but adding bold fabric graphics will make the area appear larger. Our wall-mounted lightbox, VF18, is designed for interiors with limited space and measures only 18mm deep.
This ultra-slim lightbox is a perfect addition to your wall, giving you an extra opportunity to intrigue your visitors as they pass by.
For corridors or small museum exhibitions, consider adding ceiling lightboxes which showcase illuminated graphics from above. Powerful on their own or in combination with wall-mounted lightboxes, these displays maximise ceiling that’s usually left untouched.
Our ultra-slim lightbox (VF90) attaches flush against the ceiling or suspended face-down in various shapes to meet your requirements. These displays come with control technology, so you can alter the LED colour temperature and brightness as the day progresses.
While wall recesses and alcoves may lack square footage, they provide excellent real estate for minimalist venues. Museum graphics are meant to add to the story you convey in an exhibition, not take over. And with wall niches, you can bring everything together subtly so visitors don’t get distracted from the main focus.
Add excitement to your wall niche with playful wallpaper or stencils that play on the natural highlights and shadows. Or, let fabric graphics take centre stage with our purpose-built tension frame (VF33) designed for recesses and alcoves.
Corridors are more than just passageways between rooms; they invite visitors to reflect on what they’ve experienced and drive excitement for what’s to come.
We recommend using wall covers complete with graphics and accompanying text so your visitors can learn as they go from room to room. Add floor graphics, such as our hard-wearing G Floor or Resin Floor, for maximum impact.
Leach is a leading provider of large-format display graphics for museums and visitor attractions worldwide. Our team’s unmatched experience and knowledge will bring any project to life, large or small.
See our work in action across our latest projects, or contact us today to learn more.
