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A Trade Buyer's Guide to Lead Times on Made-to-Order Wall Art

17 September 2026 · 2 min read
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If you're specifying wall art for a client project, the one number that matters more than price is lead time. Here's exactly how ours works, and how to plan around it.

The honest number: 12–16 weeks

Every piece in the Hour & Hearth collection is made to order. From the day a deposit confirms your order to the day it's delivered ready to hang, plan on 12–16 weeks. That's not a worst case — it's the realistic number, and we'd rather you plan around it than be surprised by it.

Why made to order, not off the shelf

Pieces are made for each order rather than pulled from a warehouse shelf. That keeps the price list where it is, but it means timing matters: the earlier you confirm a piece, the more comfortably it fits around your install date.

Who this timeline suits

  • Interior designers specifying for a build or renovation with a install date a few months out — the ideal fit.
  • Hotels and boutique retailers planning a refresh or opening — plenty of runway to order early and confirm placement well ahead of time.
  • Stagers — only for listings with a long lead time. If you need a piece for a shoot next week, this isn't the right supplier for that job.

How to time it right

Tell us your install date when you enquire, not just the design you want. We'll tell you honestly whether the timeline gets you there — and if it's tight, we'll say so rather than overpromise.

Every design is currently in Sydney and viewable in person by appointment, which is worth doing before you commit a client's budget to a supplier you haven't worked with before. See trade terms or message us directly with your project timeline.

Frequently asked questions

How long does a made-to-order piece take?

Plan on 12–16 weeks from the day a deposit confirms your order to delivery, ready to hang.

Can I order closer to my install date?

It depends on the date, so tell us when you enquire. We will say honestly whether 12–16 weeks fits your project, and if it is tight we will say so rather than overpromise.

Is there a minimum order for trade buyers?

No. One piece for one client is a real order.

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