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 LayerCurtains ripple in an open window. Sun dances on the floor, bringing flecks of warmth to the space. Both impactful and calming, Natural Radiance mimics the original lighting master: Mother Nature herself. Using sconces or tape lighting, bring this effect to life in a bathroom or reading nook to create the feeling of pure, simple sunshine—no matter the weather beyond the walls.
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. |
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 LayerNeutral white light (approximately 3000 Kelvin) creates vibrancy without being overpowering.
Learn about KelvinsTo create this effect, add lighting under shelves, along walls and tables or over your desk shelves.
Learn MoreIf you’re sprucing up your shelves, opt for LED tape light. Try sconces over bathroom counters and simple pendants over the kitchen island for a natural, ambient glow.
Browse Indoor LightingPlay 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.
Directional light surrounded by a darker space keeps your eyes on what’s important.
Bright, invigorating light that floods an entire space, this is Energetic Brilliance
Both impactful and calming, Natural Radiance mimics the original lighting master: Mother Nature herself.
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