Plan the detail
Considered before
the lights go on.
Coordinate the light position, profile, construction and complete electrical system before the finishes are fixed.
Decide what the wall should reveal
Inspect the wall finish in daylight and with a sample light. Close placement can draw attention to texture and small imperfections; a broader wash depends on sufficient space and a suitable angle. Dark, pale, matt and glossy finishes respond differently. Set the effect around the actual wall rather than copying a distance from an unrelated installation.
Hide the source where people will see it
Check the strip from the doorway, across the room and from seated positions. Behind a panel or on a ledge, allow enough shielding to conceal both the source and its connections. Check reflections in glass, stone and screens nearby. Coordinate brackets and mounting details so they do not interrupt the intended light pattern.
Quote the wall and the lighting detail together
Send the wall width and height, photographs of the finish, the proposed mounting position and a section through the recess or ledge. Include individual strip lengths, accessible supply locations and control preferences. For a wet or exterior setting, describe the exposure so the whole assembly can be assessed for that location.