You can talk a lot about such a direction in interior design as lighting design. Experienced specialists know that with the help of a variety of fixtures and their competent location, you can visually increase the size of the room, visually raise the height of the ceilings, expand the space, etc.
What is a ledge for hidden lighting?
Hidden lighting created using LED lamps allows you to give the ceiling volume and lightness, to create the effect of a “soaring ceiling”. For placement of such light sources, cornices of indirect lighting made of polyurethane are used. A variety of injection molds in their production, is able to provide a variety of these decor elements of different styles and architectural directions.
They are attached to the wall at a distance of about 20 centimeters from the ceiling. Lamps and wires are located inside the structure. A modern cornice for hidden lighting from the inside is covered with a layer of foil. This layer provides the effect of stray light, and also protects the structure from overheating or fire.
Features and Benefits
It is worth noting that in small rooms the use of conventional bulky structures is undesirable. Lightweight, almost weightless cornices for indirect lighting from Europlast, the leader in the Russian market for the production and sale of products made of polyurethane foams, thanks to a diverse line of models, can make the room spacious.
The main advantage of the built-in lighting elements can be called the ability to use in rooms with non-standard windows or fancy shapes. The cornices themselves are able to perfectly adapt to any features of the room, repeat curved or broken lines.
This design can be used even when the owners of the apartment have a desire to bring some zest to the interior of their apartment. Such a hidden design forms the integrity of the interior, emphasizes its harmony, and the curtain lighting created using these elements looks very elegant.
You can create the illusion of space by installing a cornice for hidden lighting around the entire perimeter of the ceiling, and by covering it with a decorative baguette baseboard. These elements can be made of metal with engraving, acrylic or carved wood and are able to completely hide all the hooks and structural elements of the cornice.
Practical recommendations
Installation of hidden cornices has its own nuances. When designing a design, one should decide on the choice of a ceiling system, and only then choose the type of cornice most suitable for the general interior.
Before mounting the structure, you should determine the place of its placement. Experts advise installing a curtain rod for hidden lighting over the entire width of the wall. So, you can achieve complete harmony in the interior, and visually expand the room. Important: for the built-in backlight, it is enough to use lamps with a power of 12V.
It should be remembered that after the complete installation of the cornice, it will be practically impossible to make changes to the system. Therefore, it is necessary to calculate and correct all the shortcomings in advance.
The ledge with hidden lighting can be called an amazing design solution that can not only emphasize the beauty of the overall interior, but also visually expand the space and create an atmosphere of real coziness and home comfort in the room.