Architectural Lighting and LED Design Systems

Architectural lighting shows the light and hides the fixture. You need to pick the fixture type first. After that, the power and controls.

Our range covers:

• Linear LED systems

• Trimless downlights

• Cove and facade solutions

Best for: new builds, remodels, and shops

IMPORTANT NOTE:

Plan it before the ceiling closes

Pick by Project

Beam and Color

• Wide beams, around 180°, spread general light across a room

• Narrow beams, around 25°, pick out art, shelves, and displays

• Keep one color temperature in each room, since mixed whites look patchy

• Choose selectable CCT if you aren’t sure yet

• High CRI shows wood & fabric tones more truthfully

Power and Drivers

• Add up the watts for the whole run

• Pick a driver rated about 20% above that number

• Match 12V or 24V between strip and driver

• Put the driver where you can reach it later

• Browse LED strips for matching parts

Controls

• Dimming is worth planning from day one

• Wireless and WiFi options let you adjust color temperature from your phone

• Pick one control type per room so switches don’t conflict

• Check that the dimmer works with your drivers

How Far Apart to Space Downlights

• Go closer for work areas, wider for hallways

Tips From the Install Side

• Mark joists and ducts before you place recessed fixtures

• Check ceiling depth, since recessed housings need room above

• Take photos of the wiring before drywall goes up

• Test every run before closing the ceiling

• Keep strip joints out of direct sightlines

• Leave an access panel near each driver

Home, Shop, or Outdoors

• Homes: trimless downlights and cove runs keep ceilings calm

• Offices and shops: linear systems and wall washers organize the space, see commercial lighting

• Outdoors: facade lighting adds shape at night

Mistakes to Avoid

• Spacing downlights too far apart

• Aiming narrow beams at a glossy wall

• Mixing strips from different batches

• Forgetting extra length for cuts

Start Small

• One cove run can change a room

• A row of trimless downlights is another easy start

• Add layers later