You’ve spent time and effort curating the perfect artwork and decor for your home. Each piece tells a story and reflects your unique style. But if those special items feel like they’re fading into the background, the secret to making them shine is professional accent lighting. At Hobrecht Lighting, your local lighting store in Sacramento, we help you turn your cherished pieces into stunning focal points. Here are five key ways to use accent lighting to highlight your artwork and decor. Shop today.
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How to Use Accent Lighting to Highlight Artwork and Decor
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Select the Right Fixture
The foundation of great lighting is choosing the right tools. The best indoor light fixtures for this purpose are designed to direct light precisely. Track lighting offers flexibility for multiple pieces, while sleek monopoint spotlights can target a single sculpture. For a classic approach, dedicated picture lights provide focused, intimate illumination directly above a frame. The fixture you choose sets the stage for your entire lighting design.
Perfect the Lighting Angle
To avoid distracting glare and harsh shadows, the angle of your light is critical. A gallery-standard rule is to aim your light at the artwork from a 30-degree angle. This technique is especially important for effective artwork lighting, as it illuminates the piece evenly without creating reflections on glass or washing out the artist’s true colors. Our experts can help you map out the perfect placement.
Mind the Beam Spread
The "beam spread" refers to the width of the cone of light produced by a bulb. This detail is essential for tailored decor lighting. A narrow beam is perfect for spotlighting a small vase or sculpture, creating a dramatic effect. For a large painting or a gallery wall, a wider beam spread will "wash" the entire area in a soft, even layer of light.
Use High-Quality Light
For a professional look, pay attention to the light bulb’s Color Rendering Index (CRI). For artwork lighting, you should always use a bulb with a CRI of 90 or higher to ensure colors appear true and vibrant. This is one of the biggest differences high-quality lighting makes. As your local lighting store, we can demonstrate how a high-CRI bulb can dramatically improve the appearance of your decor.
Install Dimmers for Ultimate Control
The best indoor light fixtures offer flexibility. Installing dimmers on your decor lighting system gives you complete control over the ambiance of your room. You can turn the lights up to highlight your collection for guests or dim them down for a soft, subtle glow during a quiet evening at home. Dimmers allow you to adjust the mood instantly.
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