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Lighting For Your Home Gallery

  • By Liz Lidgett
  • 15 Apr, 2022

Lighting is one of the most overlooked items in decor. I recently saw Julia from Chris Loves Julia on instagram say “You may think you have enough lighting in your living room but you don’t.” I add on to this, you may think your art is properly lit but it probably isn’t. 

There are a few fast tips and products that I love to give to clients when I am talking about lighting.

First things first, how do you light your artwork?

Luxrite A19 LED Light Bulbs
Luxrite A19 LED Light Bulbs
A smooth, even wash of light is best instead of spotlighting the artwork. If you do have spotlights, use two to three so that their lightstreams can cross and evenly light the work.
LUXSWAY Wireless Picture Light Battery Operated Gallery Light
LUXSWAY Wireless Picture Light Battery Operated Gallery Light
Try to have the beam of light hit at a 30 degree angle. This angle will help both light the art and minimize shadows. If you have a light too close to the work and the light is casting straight down, then there will be long shadows that accompany the piece.
Claxy Industrial Metal Multi-Directional Ceiling Lights
Claxy Industrial Metal Multi-Directional Ceiling Lights
Natural light and artwork do not mix well. Direct sunlight can fade artwork, especially works on paper, so if possible, keep them out of the sun. UV and infrared light will also fade artwork so stick with LED lights because they emit less heat and limit the ultraviolet light.
Modern Brass Flush Mount Ceiling Light
Modern Brass Flush Mount Ceiling Light
Recently, I decorated our back entry. It works hard for our family as it holds all of our go-to items and has become the perfect spot for our puppy, Woofie. Of course, no matter the use of the space I want it to be beautiful and include great lighting and art. You can see the gorgeous light from Claxy that I used to re-do the space which perfectly hits the artwork where it was previously quite dark.
Seeded Glass Brass Moravian Star
Seeded Glass Brass Moravian Star
This beautiful piece can be found on Claxy.com along with a bunch of other beautiful, artistic lighting options. If you need tips on reading lights head over to their blog
Lighting in your home is so important to really show off your home gallery. I hope these little tips and tricks helped you make your home ready for it's closeup.
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