Whether your piano is an old heirloom you’ve inherited, or a newer piece of your household’s furniture, placing the instrument in your home can be an art all to itself. So what is so tricky about finding the right place for a piano? Read on to learn tips on placing your piano in the most appropriate place within the walls of your home—a place that will maximize the life and beauty of your grand furnishing.

First of all, take practicality into consideration when locating the right spot in your home for a piano. Finding the most practical place for a piano mainly entails the use of common sense. The most practical piano location will be the place where a piano fits the best (and is still easily accessible for those who play).

However, even though practicality is the first thing to consider, it’s far from the most important factor. Because pianos are delicate instruments, they will require more than just a practical placement. So, after measuring your piano and sizing up corners and nooks in your home, please consider the subsequent placement factors.

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First consider your home’s ventilation. A piano requires proper ventilation in order to look its best and function well. Choose a room or area in your home that has regularly circulating air, or perhaps has a slightly vaulted ceiling where the sound can be evenly distributed though out the room. If the room produces harsh echoes you may need to look for solutions, or try a new location.

Finding proper ventilation for your piano may also entail a complete assessment of your home’s overall ventilation. Having vents checked and cleaned professionally can improve the circulation in your home. Stagnant (too humid, or too dry) air, or unfiltered air can wear on your piano as well.

The optimal location for a piano, in regards to proper ventilation, is in the center of a room. If that is not an option for your living space, or if you have an upright that needs a wall for positioning, locate a wall that separates two rooms. A wall that borders the outside elements may produce the wrong kind of ventilation or may even introduce direct sunlight through window, which will adversely affect the exterior of your piano, as well as the sound quality.

Moreover, the temperature of your home will greatly affect your piano’s functionality. If the temperature within your home goes from one extreme to another (extremely cold in the winter, and extremely warm in the summer) plan on your instrument going out of tune easily. The goal is to keep your home’s temperatures relatively constant throughout the year; otherwise you will be paying for tune ups several times a year.

Utah piano movers are able to help take the stress out of finding the right location for a piano. Professional piano movers can assess your home for a place that will make the most of your piano.