Art and gallery lighting
Art and gallery lighting is no longer restricted to public galleries, opulent buildings and palatial properties of millionaires. Home owners are adopting art and gallery lighting as a way to accentuate their interior design and create stylish spaces.
Art and gallery lighting
Art and gallery lighting fixtures are selected by specifiers to highlight works of art, sculptures and other displays to create unique interiors.
Detail Lighting works with specifiers, including interior designers and fitout companies, to bring their design concepts to fruition with bespoke lighting schemes.
Art and gallery lighting is about far more than installing a light fixture above a piece of art.
Let’s take a look at different types of lighting fixtures for artwork and galleries.
Types of lighting fixtures for artwork and galleries
When choosing lighting fixtures for artwork and galleries, it is advisable to start by evaluating the natural light that enters the room, how this alters the brightness at different times of day, and how to complement natural light with artificial light.
Once this has been done, you can choose the most suitable lighting fixture for each individual piece and area of the room in which it is located.
Picture lights
Picture lights, also referred to as gallery lights, are the traditional lighting fixtures that are widely seen above artworks. They are designed for wall-mounted paintings and pictures. Picture lights direct anti-glare, adjustable beams of light onto the artwork to accentuate colours and highlight particular details.
Recessed lights
Recessed lights blend with the ceiling to provide unobtrusive lighting that is adjustable and doesn’t distract the eye away from the artwork. The Corona Pro Trimless light fixture is a great example of a discreet recessed downlight that is adjustable to a 30° tilt.
Spotlights
Spotlights are a versatile choice when it comes to artwork and gallery lighting. Adjustable, surface mounted, dimmable spotlights like the Danny Air offer a more contemporary alternative to recessed lights. The sleek finish of the lighting fixture becomes part of the interior design. Freestanding spotlights such as the Infinity spotlight are ideal for floor displays.
Track lighting
Track spotlights like the TL25 or Alt85 are also a popular, contemporary choice for artwork and galleries. Lighting tracks allow for changes in artwork selection on walls. The lighting fixture can be moved along the track, rather than having to install a new lighting fixture each time an artwork is replaced.
Wall washers
A dedicated wall washer provides an even distribution of light from the top of a wall to the bottom, to illuminate large individual pieces or a series of smaller artworks. The Pintor Wall-Wash provides a discreet, anti-glare look. It has a dedicated wall-wash optic for a perfect, even distribution of light.
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Why buy your artwork lighting from Detail Lighting?
There are many reasons to buy your artwork lighting from Detail Lighting.
For over 25 years, Detail Lighting has been working with specifiers such as interior designers, architects, property developers and fitout companies, to create stunning lighting schemes for their clients. We understand the objectives and potential of artwork and gallery lighting, and how to deliver the client brief.
Detail Lighting is a team of problem solvers and proactive designers who enjoy collaborations with other design professionals to overcome challenges and deliver exceptional results. Take a look at some of our recent projects.
We invite you to get in touch for more information on how we can work together.
Can we help?
For a no-obligation chat about your architectural lighting designs, please contact us using our online form, by email at sales@detaillighting.co.uk, or by calling 01908 613256.
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