Basic principles for proper lighting of your home's bookcases
Basic principles for proper lighting of your home's bookcases
Bookcases serve to store and organize books , but they're also a decorative element with a strong personality. That's why it's very important to highlight all their features with proper lighting . Lighting can create striking decorative effects; it all depends on the type of lamp installed and how its light is directed.
If you want to highlight certain parts of your books or draw attention to them, you can use an LED light bar to make that part of your bookcase stand out. These bars can be placed at the top or bottom of the shelf and highlight the spines of your books . If your bookcase reaches the ceiling, adjustable spotlights mounted on a track are a good solution. If your false ceiling is just over 20 centimeters, you can also easily install spotlights . However, they should be placed directly in front of the bookcase and operate on low voltage, so that excess heat doesn't damage your precious books .
Installing several outlets at different heights on the furniture can be a good option. Especially because you can install small lamps that, when turned on, will draw attention to a specific item. You can also use clip-on lamps , anchored to the shelves and directed toward the center of the bookcase .
There are options like bookcases with backlit glass display cases , where we can place a distinguished sculpture, a photograph, or a vase, which adds class to the bookcase . They break with the visual linearity of the bookcase and also offer the option of lighting just the display cases or the entire bookcase .
In our luxury furniture stores , you'll find the most innovative designer bookcases and shelving , as well as different types of lighting that will give your bookcase the modern decorative touch it needs. If you need advice, our experts can help you choose the right lighting for your design project . Request an appointment with us.
