Why Giclée Prints Make the Perfect Art Prints for Your Home. Amazing quality and longevity. Buy from Birdy & Bright with free shipping.
When it comes to choosing art for your home—or gifting something beautiful to a loved one—it’s not just about the image itself. It’s also about the quality. That’s where giclée prints come in. You may have seen the term before, but what exactly makes a giclée print special? And why should you choose one for your home or as a thoughtful gift?
Let’s break it down.
1. What Is a Giclée Print?
Giclée (pronounced zhee-clay) is a French word meaning “to spray.” It refers to a high-quality fine art printing process that uses archival pigment-based inks and professional-grade inkjet printers. These prints are usually made on thick, textured paper that mimics the feel of traditional artist paper or canvas.
The result? Art prints with exceptional colour accuracy, sharp detail, and museum-quality longevity.
2. Superior Colour and Detail
If you've ever bought a cheap art print and noticed it looked a little flat or washed out, that’s often due to lower-quality printing methods. Giclée prints, by contrast, offer rich, vibrant colours and a true-to-original depth that captures the artist’s intention beautifully.
At Birdy and Bright, all of our prints are created using giclée methods to ensure they pop on your walls and stay stunning for years to come.
3. Built to Last
One of the biggest benefits of giclée printing is longevity. Unlike traditional printing methods that may fade or yellow over time, giclée prints are made using archival-quality inks and papers that are designed to last up to 100 years or more without noticeable fading—especially when framed behind glass and kept out of direct sunlight.
That means you’re not just buying a print—you’re investing in a piece that will continue to bring joy and style to your space long-term.
4. Texture That Feels Like Original Art
Giclée prints are often produced on fine art papers like Hahnemühle or cotton rag paper, which have a lovely tactile feel and a matte finish. This gives the print an almost painterly or handmade quality that feels far more luxurious than a glossy poster or mass-produced decor piece.
It’s the next best thing to owning the original artwork—and at a much more accessible price point.
5. An Ideal Gift for Art Lovers
Because of their quality, giclée prints make excellent gifts. Whether it's for a housewarming, birthday, or celebration of a new home, you're giving something with meaning, craftsmanship, and longevity. Add a stylish frame, and your gift becomes a ready-to-hang statement piece.
Choose Giclée Prints for Beauty That Lasts
At Birdy and Bright, we believe in creating art that feels joyful, fresh, and thoughtfully made. That’s why all of our prints are produced using giclée methods—so you can enjoy gallery-quality artwork that lasts, whether you’re decorating your own home or sharing it as a gift.
View our amazing collection of prints here.
This post is a collaborative effort between AI and myself in order to provide the most up to date information.
