Some collections, which might be very eclectic and include diverse genres, are spread between several houses, so it's a chance to organize it all. Often, people have inherited their collection and they don't know the scope of it. Don't hang paintings over a fireplace you often use. As insurers, you have special expertise in the safety and security of art. We would give you advice on a whole range of dos and don'ts.
Chimneys get warm and dry out a painting from the back.
Picture lights are a bad idea because they focus on a particular spot on a painting and affect its temperature. Light damage, even natural light, is the worst because it's irreversible. We advise on cellar conditions. Even with wine collections, labels can get damp and ruined, which affects the wine's value. Fire alarms are a concern.