Decorative Lights: The Light Side of Art

Lighting is an element of interior design as every room has different lighting needs depending on the kind of activity that goes on in there. It could be anything from romantic dinners to birthday parties. However, lighting doesn’t just illuminate, set the atmosphere, and create ambiance. Lighting also performs the role of decoration – it could be a decorative light itself beautifying your room or highlighting some other beautiful piece of art. There is no one way to highlight or beautify the piece of art in your home or your gallery. You could choose to illuminate the art directly or have an art piece installed in a nicely lit room. Decorative lights can add so much character to your room if done right. Today, many smart home manufacturers focus on smart decorative lighting in Malaysia. They craft beautiful wireless lighting systems ranging from control and comfort to experience-enhancing lighting systems – like white bulbs, portable color-changing lights, among others. Visit a lighting manufacturer in Malaysia to see beautiful lighting systems that suit your needs.

Types of Decorative Lighting for Art

1. Ceiling-mounted accent lights

This type of light is excellent for making the art piece the focus, but not the primary source of light in the room. Ceiling-mounted accent lights are pin spotlights that direct light onto individual art pieces.

These ceiling-mounted lights can be recessed or surface-mounted, and they can also be adjusted to face any directed.

2. Track Lights

Track lights are excellent for continually changing displays. They offer the same function as ceiling-mounted lights but have more advantages. They are easier to install and provide better flexibility.

The ceiling-mounted fixture cannot be moved without breaking a little area on the wall where it was mounted, but with track lights, you can quickly move one or take it off without breaking any part of the wall.

3. Wall Washers

Wall washers are suitable for a flexible setup. Wall washers are available in many styles, including surface-mounted, recessed, and track-mounted fixtures. They can be placed on the walls, ceilings, and floors. And they offer a wide distribution of light.

With this type of fixture, you will be creating one bright wall where a piece of art will be displayed and also light the room. It also offers built-in flexibility for adding, removing – because the wall is evenly lit, you don’t have to adjust a thing. There are beautiful wall light designs available in lighting shops in Malaysia.

4. Picture Lights

Picture lights are excellent for intimate displays. They are mounted on the wall or the frames of single art pieces. This light fixture puts the light source close to the work of art with a very low-wattage lamp.

Using this fixture for the artwork will invite you to stand close for a better look, thereby providing a sense of intimacy with the piece. Since picture lights are mainly for decorative purposes, they can also add to the look of a room.

Take these into Consideration for Artworks with a Frame

Keep the surface in mind

For art pieces that are framed behind glass, adjust the angle of lighting to reduce glare. If the artwork was done with oil or acrylic paint, position the light in such a way that the shadows created on the surface are minimized.

Pick the right frame

If you’re using picture lights, choose a picture frame that can support the fixture. For ceiling or wall-mounted lights, choose thinner frames or better still, don’t use frames.

Takeaway

For your artwork to maintain its quality for a very long time, keep it away from natural light sources. Keeping artwork directly to natural light sources will expose it to UV and infrared rays, which will cause it to fade quickly, thereby losing its quality.

Contact Lightmakers, your lighting consultant and specialist in Malaysia for your lighting needs and better use of decorative lights for art pieces – in your home or gallery. Our friendly staff will be more than happy to assist you.