Picture Lights

As a precaution, some consumers choose track lighting since it provides overhead lighting rather than accent lighting near the wall art. Other customers select LED picture lights because they operate at cooler temperatures.

In addition to energy efficient lighting options, lamping with different heat output, you also have plug in models and cordless art lighting. The lighting manufacturer, House of Troy Lighting, provides art lighting solutions for all sizes of wall art from large posters to small oil paintings.

Find the light strips, spot picture lighting or slimline picture lights you want at a discounted price. Our art lighting and picture lamps come in attractive contemporary, transitional and traditional designs. Furthermore, you can enhance your home decor with picture light finishes in chrome, antique brass and matte black.

How do I position picture lights to highlight texture of a particular painting or mixed media exhibit?

Inspect your artwork from all angles. Decide what shadows you'd like to drive way. For example, you may want to display Peruvian tapestry or the golden medallions on a copy of a piece of 16th century Ardabil carpet. To do so, position the picture light at 25 degrees if you want to emphasize texture. This technique also works if you may want to display the detail of a braided seagrass or gilded scrollwork frame.

How do I light an oversize portrait?

Let's say that instead of a 11" by 14" print of Lawrence Alma Tadema's "Spring", your copy imitates its original dimensions. You can use picture lights such as track lighting to accent the wall art from afar. You can also position the picture light at 35 degrees directly above the art piece.

How do I create contrast with accent lighting and ambient lighting?

Accent lighting should be three times as bright as the ambient lighting in the room. Be careful to provide enough ambient light for guests to travel safely through the room, though. You can install dimmable overhead lighting and sconces to accomplish this.

What are other considerations?

Be aware of where you place home decor accessories with reflective surfaces such as iridescent beading, mosaics, sequins, and metallic paint. Mirrors may direct light onto a section of wall art that you didn't intend to emphasize.