Lighting: Discover the power of Concealed Lighting - Recessed lighting - when the light source is hidden by the fabric of a building, but the light itself is still visible - is a tool very versatile. It can be used as a primary light source, a low-level light accent or the most creative and artistic ways. Like any architectural lighting, must be considered early in the design process, and practical considerations, such as access and maintenance, must be provided for, as well as how it looks. If done well, it can blur the lines between natural and artificial light, and bring the drama, beauty and the sense of mystery to a space.
Studio chadwick dry clarke
Accentuate natural light
the lighting in this kitchen sees a clever fusion of natural and artificial light, which makes it a very bright and inviting place to be. This space works so well because the color temperature of the lighting - between 3000K and 4000K - sits comfortably in natural light. If artificial light was warmer, it can attract attention and highlight their differences in natural light, which could create a slightly grungy feel. Instead, it adds to the light and emphasizes the strong architectural lines of space.
The color lighting under-bench makes light of very warm and funny accent.
the lighting in this kitchen sees a clever fusion of natural and artificial light, which makes it a very bright and inviting place to be. This space works so well because the color temperature of the lighting - between 3000K and 4000K - sits comfortably in natural light. If artificial light was warmer, it can attract attention and highlight their differences in natural light, which could create a slightly grungy feel. Instead, it adds to the light and emphasizes the strong architectural lines of space.
The color lighting under-bench makes light of very warm and funny accent.
Kelly Hoppen London
Be careful with the color temperature
This bathroom shows how attention to color temperature is essential to achieve the desired effect. There are low levels of natural light in the room, but instead of feeling the dark, warm, golden tones offer a wonderful atmosphere, 'as candle' - perfect for relaxing at the end of a long day.
This is a rather complex installation, and require early planning and attention to detail, particularly regarding water and maintenance.
See how to get your lighting right for a nice swim
This bathroom shows how attention to color temperature is essential to achieve the desired effect. There are low levels of natural light in the room, but instead of feeling the dark, warm, golden tones offer a wonderful atmosphere, 'as candle' - perfect for relaxing at the end of a long day.
This is a rather complex installation, and require early planning and attention to detail, particularly regarding water and maintenance.
See how to get your lighting right for a nice swim
Folio design London
Intensify bedroom
invisible linear lighting is often used to help visually increase the height of a space. Here, cove lighting on the back wall looks and works with low-level lighting in the outdoor pool to create a greater sense of vertical space.
The achievement of this effect requires careful advance planning. LEDs require a pilot - the power supply of a LED system - and it is important that the drivers are in the correct operating distances. Siting the driver side of the joint may create a shadow on the light, so that the locations of drivers and cable trays should be well planned in advance to avoid this.
invisible linear lighting is often used to help visually increase the height of a space. Here, cove lighting on the back wall looks and works with low-level lighting in the outdoor pool to create a greater sense of vertical space.
The achievement of this effect requires careful advance planning. LEDs require a pilot - the power supply of a LED system - and it is important that the drivers are in the correct operating distances. Siting the driver side of the joint may create a shadow on the light, so that the locations of drivers and cable trays should be well planned in advance to avoid this.
Lighting Brilliant
highlight an option
recessed lighting can make materials and finishes really stand out. Here, the amazing fact a hidden LED characteristic linear mounting the stone wall textured effect in the dressing room, and almost gives the appearance of daylight from above.
The LEDs are warmed slightly with a color filter so they do not look too cold compared to the golden light sources in the sauna, but not as much as taking on the color of the tiles Wall strike.
recessed lighting can make materials and finishes really stand out. Here, the amazing fact a hidden LED characteristic linear mounting the stone wall textured effect in the dressing room, and almost gives the appearance of daylight from above.
The LEDs are warmed slightly with a color filter so they do not look too cold compared to the golden light sources in the sauna, but not as much as taking on the color of the tiles Wall strike.
sporadicSPACE
Create art
invisible linear lighting is so often associated with straight lines and smooth finishes, but there is no reason why this should be the case. Use a linear lighting to highlight a model and do throughout your ceiling. This function room superb teacher gives you an idea of what you can achieve.
invisible linear lighting is so often associated with straight lines and smooth finishes, but there is no reason why this should be the case. Use a linear lighting to highlight a model and do throughout your ceiling. This function room superb teacher gives you an idea of what you can achieve.
Cansfield Design Ltd.
out
recessed lighting can work beautifully outdoors, where there is less need to direct light in the evenings. It provides enough light for everyone to be able to see, but retains wonderfully low and atmospheric.
Protection against ingress of water is essential. Connections shall be at least IP65 and cable connection is equally important. Most outdoor lighting failures are not to do with the connections themselves, but how they were installed, to ensure that all cable connections are completely waterproof.
recessed lighting can work beautifully outdoors, where there is less need to direct light in the evenings. It provides enough light for everyone to be able to see, but retains wonderfully low and atmospheric.
Protection against ingress of water is essential. Connections shall be at least IP65 and cable connection is equally important. Most outdoor lighting failures are not to do with the connections themselves, but how they were installed, to ensure that all cable connections are completely waterproof.
OpenStudio Architects Ltd
Let the lines shine
Intelligent lighting in this design transforms these shelves sculpture. It is a wonderful example of using light as art by building into the fabric of the interior.
It works so well because the light source is hidden while in full view. It is not known if the thick diffuser is part of the connector itself or whether a separate cover, but, anyway, it does work effectively to conceal the actual diodes. If not hidden, they would give you a dotty effect.
Intelligent lighting in this design transforms these shelves sculpture. It is a wonderful example of using light as art by building into the fabric of the interior.
It works so well because the light source is hidden while in full view. It is not known if the thick diffuser is part of the connector itself or whether a separate cover, but, anyway, it does work effectively to conceal the actual diodes. If not hidden, they would give you a dotty effect.
OpenStudio Architects Ltd
light up and down
lighting hidden behind the mirror helps create uniform illumination without shadows. The lighting above and below reduces shadows and downlights, coupled with sources of direct light around the room, provides a great lighting for makeup.
The evolution of the high quality LED lighting greatly improved color rendering light for this style. Fluorescent work well because it has a range of 360 degrees, which would give great coverage. Whatever path is chosen, it is essential to observe IP rating requirements.
lighting hidden behind the mirror helps create uniform illumination without shadows. The lighting above and below reduces shadows and downlights, coupled with sources of direct light around the room, provides a great lighting for makeup.
The evolution of the high quality LED lighting greatly improved color rendering light for this style. Fluorescent work well because it has a range of 360 degrees, which would give great coverage. Whatever path is chosen, it is essential to observe IP rating requirements.
Lighting Brilliant
Mix linear and circular
This contemporary kitchen has a strong linear wash along the top of the units. It balances the natural light from the other side of the room and offers a high viewing angle at night.
The high ceiling in this space is perfect for this kind of linear, as there is a sufficient height for washing diffuse through space. It contrasts beautifully with the spherical pendant lighting in the dining room -. The strong architectural lines are softened by the chandelier in delicate waterfall
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This contemporary kitchen has a strong linear wash along the top of the units. It balances the natural light from the other side of the room and offers a high viewing angle at night.
The high ceiling in this space is perfect for this kind of linear, as there is a sufficient height for washing diffuse through space. It contrasts beautifully with the spherical pendant lighting in the dining room -. The strong architectural lines are softened by the chandelier in delicate waterfall
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Martin Gardner Photography
float
the uplighting here creates a zone which prevents the eye to see everything that the ends of the wall and stairs begin illuminated. It gives the impression of a floating staircase on a light cushion and demonstrates the visual power of the hidden lighting.
Tell us ...
Have you concealed lighting in your home? Please share a photo in the comments below.
the uplighting here creates a zone which prevents the eye to see everything that the ends of the wall and stairs begin illuminated. It gives the impression of a floating staircase on a light cushion and demonstrates the visual power of the hidden lighting.
Tell us ...
Have you concealed lighting in your home? Please share a photo in the comments below.