How to Illuminate your Paintings and Artworks - Picture Light Chrome

How to Illuminate your Paintings and Artworks - Picture Light Chrome Here’s everything you need to know about using picture lights to illuminate your artworks… Picture lights aren’t just for museums and galleries – you can bring a splendid sense of drama to a room by illuminating a favourite painting or photograph with its own special spotlight. If you’ve invested in a valuable artwork you’ll naturally want to highlight it – but any striking print or photo will look even more so under a picture light. However, there are some dos and don’ts. You need to make sure you protect original paintings from light damage, and there are some rules of thumb for correct positioning will give your masterpieces the maximum impact and wow factor. Here’s our handy 7-point guide to everything you need to know about picture lights… 1) Choose the right size picture light 2) Use a picture light with an LED bulb 3) Use a picture light with a high Colour Rendering Index (CRI) 4) Position the picture light correctly over the artwork 5) Hang artworks at the right height 6) ‘Tie’ artworks to furniture 7) Protect your pictures from direct sunlight We’ve introduced Picture Light Chrome into our range.This Chrome 2 Light Oblong Picture Light provides a complementary source of light for your pictures, prints and paintings. The modern fitting has a mirrored chrome finish and a right angled arm, as well two lamps within the 35cm cylindrical light bar that provide a steady beam of downlight. And it makes a stylish addition to any wall in your home.

Our vast selection of picture lighting options means you are likely to find something that suits your needs perfectly. What's more, a choice of finishes allows you to choose the perfect light fixture that will enhance your wall hanging even when not illuminated. One of our picture lights can actually become part of the overall presentation. Do not let the incredible potential of your wall hanging go to waste with inadequate lighting. Choose one of our beautiful picture lights to bring out the absolute best.

Explore a range of finishes in our collection, including polished chrome, sleek steel and elegant brass picture lights to choose from that suit the interior aesthetics of every room. Once you’ve chosen your picture lights, discover more complimenting lighting for your home, including outdoor ceiling lights and hanna wall light , red pendant light to choose from. www.nowlighting.co.uk