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Contemporary & Modern Picture Lights

When you have paid money for a painting or canvas that you love there is every chance you will want to light it to enjoy its beauty. Artwork will truly come to life when lit correctly and we have a selection of picture lights to illuminate your paintings and drawings bringing your interior to life and of course highlighting your favourite pieces of art. Contemporary or traditional styles, plus many finishes and sizes are available. See below listings for information on lighting artwork.

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Chrome IP44 Rated LED Over Mirror Light - Budget FriendlyChrome IP44 Rated LED Over Mirror Light - Budget Friendly

Chrome IP44 Rated LED Over Mirror Light - Budget Friendly

3 Options
£77.30
Length Options - 400mm, 600mm and 780mm
Elegant Swan-Neck Picture Light for Medium Size Artwork and PortraitsElegant Swan-Neck Picture Light for Medium Size Artwork and Portraits

Elegant Swan-Neck Picture Light for Medium Size Artwork and Portraits

2 Options
£95.00
Brushed Nickel or Polished Brass Finishes - Adjustable
Fully Adjustable 40cm Picture Light - LED Strip Gives Even IlluminationFully Adjustable 40cm Picture Light - LED Strip Gives Even Illumination

Fully Adjustable 40cm Picture Light - LED Strip Gives Even Illumination

2 Options
£115.00
Switched - Brushed Steel or Antique Brass Finish
Polished Chrome LED Mirror or Picture Light - Bathroom SuitablePolished Chrome LED Mirror or Picture Light - Bathroom Suitable

Polished Chrome LED Mirror or Picture Light - Bathroom Suitable

 
£240.00
High Quality Integrated LED - IP44 Rated
Contemporary LED Picture Light - Two Sizes & Three FinishesContemporary LED Picture Light - Two Sizes & Three Finishes

Contemporary LED Picture Light - Two Sizes & Three Finishes

6 Options
£270.00
460mm or 760mm Sizes & Three Finishes
IP44 LED Adjustable Wall Light for Artwork or MirrorsIP44 LED Adjustable Wall Light for Artwork or Mirrors

IP44 LED Adjustable Wall Light for Artwork or Mirrors

3 Options
£54.95
Suitable for Bathrooms - White or Brushed Steel
Switched Contemporary Picture Light - Two SizesSwitched Contemporary Picture Light - Two Sizes

Switched Contemporary Picture Light - Two Sizes

6 Options
£56.00
350mm or 600mm Wide
Wall Mounted Picture Light - A Spotlight for Artistic ExpressionWall Mounted Picture Light - A Spotlight for Artistic Expression

Wall Mounted Picture Light - A Spotlight for Artistic Expression

2 Options
£229.00
Showcase Your Artwork: Modern Picture Light with Adjustable Focus
LED Wall Light with 3 Mounting Options - IP44 RatedLED Wall Light with 3 Mounting Options - IP44 Rated

LED Wall Light with 3 Mounting Options - IP44 Rated

5 Options
£49.95
3000k or 4000k - Mount Above Cabinet, Mirror or Wall
Switched Antique Brass Picture Wall Light - 2 SizesSwitched Antique Brass Picture Wall Light - 2 Sizes

Switched Antique Brass Picture Wall Light - 2 Sizes

2 Options
£56.00
230mm & 355mm Available
Retro-Fit LED Lightbar for Bathroom Cabinets, Mirrors or Wall - 40cm or 60cmRetro-Fit LED Lightbar for Bathroom Cabinets, Mirrors or Wall - 40cm or 60cm

Retro-Fit LED Lightbar for Bathroom Cabinets, Mirrors or Wall - 40cm or 60cm

4 Options
£67.00
Polished Chrome or Uber Trendy Black Finish
Long Arm Clamp Fixed Display Spotlights for Mains GU10Long Arm Clamp Fixed Display Spotlights for Mains GU10
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Long Arm Clamp Fixed Display Spotlights for Mains GU10

 
£70.80
Easy to Install for Temporary Exhibitions or Permanent Displays
Switched Polished Brass Picture Wall LightSwitched Polished Brass Picture Wall Light

Switched Polished Brass Picture Wall Light

 
£71.00
355mm Wide & 160mm Projection
Twin Lamp Adjustable Picture Light for ArtworkTwin Lamp Adjustable Picture Light for Artwork

Twin Lamp Adjustable Picture Light for Artwork

2 Options
£85.00
Antique Brass or Satin Chrome
Adjustable Over Mirror Light Switched on Back PlateAdjustable Over Mirror Light Switched on Back Plate

Adjustable Over Mirror Light Switched on Back Plate

3 Options
£168.00
Choose Chrome, Brass or Antique Brass Finish
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Picture Lights - Understanding How to Light Artwork

Most people will have seen artwork lit in a gallery or museum, but will not have understood how lighting, good or otherwise, affects the presentation. Many people purchase artwork but never include lighting in the artwork installation process - it is definitely worth the effort. Proper lighting will bring out fine distinction and effects in the artwork that might not have been noticed before. Lighting will also tend to bring out the colour and, in terms of importance in the design of a room or environment, the piece of artwork will make much more of a statement.

Light Damage to Artwork
Artwork needs to be protected from light damage but the most damage will always come from DAYLIGHT! If your artwork is protected against the fading effects of sunlight you should also ensure that any artificial light does not damage your artwork too. Try only to light the art when you are likely to view it and keep the light off at other times. Incandescent light is less harmful than fluorescent light, but a standard bulb gives a very imbalanced light, with too much light coming from the red end of the spectrum which can over emphasise warm colours while muting blue, green and violet colours. Do not consider using “daylight” lamps as these are for colour matching, not colour rendering. In museums, the debate is still in progress as to the status of halogen lighting. Museums pieces have their own special needs and rules. Contact us if you require more information on this matter.

Lighting Artwork Guide – Domestic


Never let picture light be larger than artwork
It would not look good to use the lights that light your artwork from the top if they extend too far beyond the borders of the painting. With linear picture lighting try to use a fitting that is two thirds of the pictures width. It is best to try to light the entire piece evenly.

Put as much light on the picture as you can
In the gallery lighting situations the lighting is adjusted in brightness according to the medium used. Watercolours have low lighting, modern acrylic artwork gets loads of light. If you are only lighting one piece, light it well enough to bring out the wonderful subtleties but steer clear of more than three spotlights on all but the largest of artwork. Adjust the light levels by changing the lamps wattages and do not just rely on dimming because when you dim a lamp the colour shifts toward the warm colours. It would be better to use a 20w lamp at full brightness rather than a 50w lamp dimmed by 50%.

If your painting is behind glass consider using the likely reflection
You may find that glass glare and reflections bother you. Glass can reflect so badly that from certain angles it is sometimes hard to see the artwork for the reflections. Experimentation may help, try lighting from different angles to ensure you do not fix light fittings where they will make the reflection worse. If you require any further help or assistance in choosing the correct fitting for your artwork please contact us.