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      Focused Intensity

      FOCUSED INTENSITY

      Focused Intensity

      You’re hiking through the forest, covered by a canopy of thick tree branches. You reach a spot where the sunlight breaks through the leaves and casts a perfect spotlight on the babbling brook ahead. This is Focused Intensity. Directional light surrounded by a darker space that focuses your eyes on the important things. Whether it’s under cabinet lighting illuminating your cutting board or a pendant light displaying a pottery piece from your recent travels—this effect is sure to catch the eye.

      Bathroom scene with focused light on bathtub
      Mountain river valley with light beam coming through the clouds
       

      With the right fixtures, bulbs and dimmers, you can easily transform your home from a romantic evening to an energetic gathering space. 

      For every space, there’s a lighting scheme that helps set the tone. From foundational lights like ceiling or rail lights, to more decorative lighting like pendants, Kichler can help you discover how different layers of light can enhance your space and set the right tone. 

      Find out how you can set the stage and can create the right mood for entertaining, preparing a meal, relaxing or a romantic evening.

       

      Create the Effect

      Light Layering
      Light Layering

      You just have to know a few light layering basics. Add your imagination and the right lighting partner and you’ll be layering brilliant looks before you know it.

      LEARN TO LAYER
      Color Temperature
      Color Temperature

      Bright, cool white light (approximately 2700 and 3000 Kelvin) is ideal for creating the concentrated light necessary for Focused Intensity.

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      Placement
      Placement

      To create this effect, simply direct concentrated light toward your desired focal point. Direct-to-Ceiling Gimbals allow directional change after installation.

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      Product
      Product

      Pendants can work perfectly in a bedroom Consider placing over on side tables, but be certain to select the luminaire with direction qualities. If you are focused on a task in the kitchen, office or garage under cabinet lights or downlights would work best.

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      MORE KICHLER® EFFECTS

      Play with the placement of your fixture and you can have more than one mood in a room. 
      Choose from a variety of lighting effects to completely transform your space.

      Kitchen showing an energetic brillinace lighting effect

      Energetic Brillance

      Bright, invigorating light that floods an entire space, this is Energetic Brilliance

      Calming Aura

      CALMING AURA

      Deep breath. Unwind. Relax. A warm-toned, dim light helps the body and mind decompress.

      Romantic Glow

      Romantic Glow

      You walk into a room aglow with flickering light. Warmth radiates from the room as a whole. This is Romantic Glow. 

      Natural Radiance

      Natural Radiance

      Both impactful and calming, Natural Radiance mimics the original lighting master: Mother Nature herself. 

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