Imagine a luxurious premium interior: in the foreground, a wall decorated with an exquisite backlit panel, parquet and luxury furniture... But this impression changes as soon as you turn off the light. All the splendor and detailed relief of the three-dimensional panel seem to fade into the background. That is why correctly selected backlighting in the interior can transform the space, make it visually even more attractive and spectacular.

A backlit panel, as an element of the overall lighting ensemble, requires a thoughtful approach and knowledge of many nuances. Precisely constructed light in the interior, in particular the backlighting of gypsum bas-reliefs, can emphasize the advantages, add air and space to the space, or, on the contrary, create an atmosphere of intimacy and warmth. And it is especially important to consider this aspect when decorating accent walls with volumetric panels. DECO LINE specialists share practical advice and professional secrets on installing backlit panels.

HOW TO CHOOSE THE RIGHT LIGHTING FOR A VOLUME PANEL?

Volume panels and plaster bas-reliefs require a special approach to choosing lighting. Their unique texture and volume can reveal all their beauty only with the right light. Therefore, let's consider a panel with backlighting, from the point of view of the main recommendations for choosing lighting for this decorative element.

Recommendation 1: Type of lighting for a volume panel

There are three main types of lighting for plaster bas-reliefs:

• General;
• Local;
• Directional.

General lighting is used to evenly distribute light in the interior throughout the room. As a rule, this is a chandelier or a lamp in the center of the ceiling. In order to shift the emphasis to a volume panel, only such diffused lighting may not be enough due to the distance of the light source from the bas-relief itself.

For the design of decorative panels with backlighting, local (contour) or directional lighting is best suited. These two types of interior lighting will allow you to demonstrate the beauty of the three-dimensional panel in the most effective way, creating unique accents and attractive effects of the play of light and shadow.

Local lighting is aimed specifically at the plaster bas-relief, for example, in the form of contour lighting.

"A panel with contour lighting is the most popular lighting option, designed to focus attention on the borders and contours of the bas-relief. The essence of such interior lighting is to direct the light along the outer edge of the volumetric panel, which makes it stand out against the background of the surrounding environment and gives it special expressiveness, emphasizes the depth of the relief and its smallest details. A flexible LED strip is used to install a panel with contour lighting. You will also need a power supply or network adapter," says Arina Harutyunyan, head of the key account team at DECO LINE.

In addition to increasing the visual appeal of the plaster bas-relief, creating a bright volume and pronounced depth, the advantages of contour lighting for volumetric panels include the fact that it can be used as an independent lighting device.

Directional lighting, as another type of interior lighting, allows you to highlight its individual details, for example, decorative panels or a plaster bas-relief.

"These can be sconces and lamps located on the sides of the three-dimensional panel - a common option for decorating a bedroom. Or they can be spotlights with a rotating mechanism. They will allow you to adjust the lighting in the interior as accurately as possible, directing several light sources at the plaster bas-relief at different angles, creating the desired effect," shares his professional experience Mikhail Drobysh, a specialist in the installation of panels with DECO LINE backlighting.

Recommendation 2: Color temperature of interior lighting

Color temperature determines the shade of light in the interior emitted by the source. It is measured in degrees Kelvin (K). The lower the color temperature, the warmer the light appears, and vice versa, the higher the value, the colder the glow color.
When choosing lighting fixtures for decorative backlit panels and bas-reliefs, it is recommended to give preference to lamps with a temperature of about 3000–4000 K. This range will create a pleasant warm atmosphere, ideal for living spaces. However, the choice of interior lighting should also depend on the style of the interior and the features of the decorative elements themselves.

Recommendation 3: Light intensity in the interior

The light intensity in the interior is determined by the number of lumens emitted by the source. For decorative lighting of plaster bas-reliefs and volumetric panels, it is recommended to choose medium-intensity lamps to avoid excessive brightness and glare on the surfaces. In addition, when using illuminated panels in a design project, it is worth paying attention to the angle of light dispersion. Narrow-beam lamps will allow you to focus the light directly on the selected element of the volumetric panel, creating beautiful contrasts and shadows. Wide-angle lamps, on the contrary, will evenly distribute the light, providing soft and calm lighting.


PRACTICAL USE OF BACKLIGHTED PANELS IN INTERIOR DESIGN

Now let's take a closer look at how properly organized lighting in an interior with gypsum bas-reliefs helps designers solve purely practical problems:

•	Highlighting accents

Using directional lamps or track systems for volumetric panels makes it possible to place bright accents on individual sections of a 3D wall. Low-level side lighting of gypsum bas-reliefs is often used for this purpose. This technique gives them additional volume and adds drama to the entire composition.

•	Creating the illusion of space

Often there is a need to visually enlarge a room or adjust the proportions of the room. Directional lighting of the upper part of a volumetric panel or contour lighting along its upper edge will expand the boundaries of the room, making the ceilings visually higher and more spacious. This method is widely used by designers to create the illusion of additional space, which is especially important for small apartments and studios.

The right light truly brings the form to life. This magic is in the hands of designers and architects! Light in the interior reveals the character of the plaster bas-relief, it can be different - either give soft halftones or deep dramatic shadows. We not only create unique bas-reliefs and backlit panels - we help you choose the perfect lighting that will turn the wall into a living picture.

Contact DECO LINE specialists in any convenient way:
+7 (985) 33 66 999 Sales Department
or send your message
sales@decoline.org
and we will help you choose the type of lamps, the angle of incidence and the necessary materials for your backlit panel so that your unique art object looks as impressive as possible and evokes special emotions.