Plinth lights are a discreet yet convenient option for illuminating nooks in a home. While this technique shows up frequently in kitchens along the floor and under cupboards, other areas can benefit from these tiny sources of sparkle, such as hallways, decks, gardens and home offices.
Clever placement of these lights throughout a home's interior can set off interesting points of accent or architectural design, such as intricate wainscoting or a recessed space that otherwise would remain dark and unnoticed. Simple objects can become focal points within their own small spotlights, such as heirloom dishes in a cupboard. A basic houseplant during the day can become a dramatic display of shadows at night simply with a gentle glow behind it at the base of a wall.
Turn off those overhead fixtures illuminating a long hallway and add a simple series of this type of lighting to not only help save energy, but to create a soothing LED ambiance. Lights placed higher on the wall can resemble faint stars, and using more of them can intensify the effect. Make sure the glow is enough for the walkway so that any obstacles can be avoided, particularly at night.
Outdoor fixtures also can be dimmed as the tiny lights create an attractive lining to a deck's edges and add shimmer. The low glow can illuminate pathways to a garden, offering constant visual interest without being overbearing as the sun sets.
The special features of these versatile eye-catchers can come together in a home office. The surprise of low illumination in corners and behind office furniture can create tiny spotlights to add depth of shadows to bookshelves or within the shelving to highlight a prized collection of books or photographs. The subtle, low-glow appeal can eliminate the need for turning on bulky table lamps to see a way clear through the dark.
All of this can be used to great effect in a single room or through an entire home. This type of lighting is a good alternative to lamps or overhead lighting in a particular spot if bright illumination is not needed. This strategy also is good cover when there's not enough time for a thorough housecleaning before guests arrive. The low lighting mixed with flameless, battery powered candles, for example, can add just enough glow for visitors to enjoy the space and notice the focal points throughout rooms without seeing every detail of the home.
Take some time to study the different plinth light kits available at local shops. The versatility available for placement and installation can bring a proper lighting solution using a dash of creativity that travels beyond the kitchen and into other dark-space design challenges in a home.
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