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.
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Natural Radiance
Curtains 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.
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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
Color Temperature
Neutral white light (approximately 3000 Kelvin) creates vibrancy without being overpowering.
Learn about Kelvins
Placement
To create this effect, add lighting under shelves, along walls and tables or even above the bathtub.
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PRODUCT
Pendants can work perfectly in a bathroom. Consider placing over a bathtub, but be certain to select the luminaire with direction qualities. If you are focused on a task in the kitchen, under cabinet lights or downlights would work best. If you’re sprucing up your shelves, opt for LED tape light. For the bathroom, choose wall sconces above countertops and downlights above the bathtub or shower. Enlist the help of a licensed electrician to ensure you meet local code requirements.
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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.
FOCUSED INTENSITY
Directional light surrounded by a darker space keeps your eyes on what’s important.
Energetic Brillance
Bright, invigorating light that floods an entire space, this is Energetic Brilliance
Natural Radiance
Both impactful and calming, Natural Radiance mimics the original lighting master: Mother Nature herself.
Romantic Glow
You walk into a room aglow with flickering light. Warmth radiates from the room as a whole. This is Romantic Glow.
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