Illuminating a wall can be done in one of two ways.
Wall grazing lighting.
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The distinction between these two core lighting details is the fixture s distance from the wall surface.
Application type wall grazing grazing light is directional light in an acute angle.
This angle draws the eye to the texture of the wall by creating shadows.
With wall grazers your textured walls stone brick wood etc will be featured beautifully and add solid design to your interior space as well as bring attention to any featured walls on the exterior of your home.
The beam of light strikes the wall at a narrower angle producing shadowing that reveals and accentuates texture.
Wall grazing lighting accentuates textured vertical surfaces by exaggerating their shadows.
Wallwashing or wall grazing.
The play between light and shadow dramatizes the look of the wall resulting in an amazing new look.
By moving the lights closer or farther away from the wall we can adjust the angle of light to make the shadowing more or less pronounced.
The lights are on the smaller side and you can place them as up or downlights each resulting in a different look and feel.