Indirect Lighting

Indirect Lighting

Indirect Lighting FAQ

Q) What is indirect lighting?

A) Indirect lighting is a form of lighting whereby one cannot see the light bulbs directly. It often emanates from near or off of the ceiling - sometimes in ledges, valances, or horizontal recesses on the upper wall or in the ceiling itself or from a fixture that directs the light up toward the ceiling.

Q) What is the function of indirect lighting?

A) Indirect lighting may be quite functional by providing most or all of the general lighting in a space or it can be purely aesthetic in nature by providing only some of the needed light for a space – sometimes in color.

Q) What are the aesthetics of indirect lighting?

A) Indirect lighting often provides a soft, warm feel to an architectural space. Light from the indirect light fixtures is generally directed upward and is distributed over the ceiling and/or the upper wall of a room. The reflected light off the ceiling usually provides very even and pleasant light throughout the room. It creates comfortable ambient light that helps to balance the space. Most people have a very positive reaction to indirect lighting. Sometimes indirect lighting can offer opportunities to be a little creative and make an aesthetic statement. This can be especially true if the indirect lighting fixtures provide colored light.

Q) What types of light sources can used for indirect lighting

A) The light fixtures used for indirect lighting can use xenon lamps (light bulbs), fluorescent lamps, or LEDs. These light sources can provide a good deal of light, a modest amount of light, or sometimes just a hint of light depending on the needs of the space or the desires of the lighting designer. Xenon, LEDs, and some fluorescent light fixtures can be controlled by a dimmer switch. Fluorescent lamps and LEDs are both capable of providing colored light if that is desirable. Fluorescent lamps and LEDs use electricity very efficiently in providing a given amount of light.

Q) Where can indirect lighting be used?

A) Indirect lighting can be used very successfully in a great many locations: art galleries, bars, bathrooms, bedrooms, casinos, churches, conference rooms, dining rooms, game rooms, hallways, hotel rooms, kitchens, libraries, living rooms, museums, offices, restaurants, and retail stores.

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FIXTURE IMAGE
FIXTURE NAME	Indirect Lighting Xenon Light Strip	Indirect Lighting Microfluorescent Light Fixtures (13 fixture types)	Indirect Lighting Rope Light
FIXTURE MODEL #	PNDSC	Varies with fixture type	PLED-DL
Lengths	Custom lengths available	Varies from 9.5in to 59.0in over 13 different fixture types	7 Lengths
Light Source	Xenon festoon lamps and/or low voltage halogen MR11 lamps	T4 , T5 , T5HO	LEDs
Linkable	Yes	Yes	Yes
Dimmable	Yes	No	No
Pricing	About $27.50/ft Buy this Item	Starts at $21.90 All Microfluorescent Fixtures	Starts at $23.55 Buy this Item