New Lighting Techniques
New lighting techniques have made it possible to create lighting that brings attention to focal points in ways that look organic, which Lynne stresses should be the ultimate goal.
Some of the new techniques being used in current lighting trends include:
• Linear lighting: This type of lighting is elongated in shape and is available as light channels, tubes, or strip lights. Linear lighting can be used in a variety of spaces as it can be surface mounted, suspended, or recessed. • Cove lighting: This is a type of indirect lighting that can be built into ledges and recesses of ceilings or high walls to direct light upward toward the ceiling or downward onto adjacent walls. Cove lighting may be used for functional or aesthetic lighting. • Soffit lighting: This type of lighting has the source of light recessed in a soffit or pocket and is often used on ceilings to direct light in a certain direction or angle. • Grazing: This type of lighting is also referred to as wall grazing and is used to bring attention to texture and structure. • Toe kick lighting: This type of lighting takes its name from the fact that it’s installed under the toe kicks of vanities or cabinets. Toe kick lighting is a great source of accent lighting. Combining these techniques with traditional light sources like wall sconces can create a distinctive look while making small spaces such as guest bathrooms look much larger than they actually are.
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