cove lighting

Hidden perimeter glow

Cove lighting is indirect illumination produced by lights concealed in a ledge, recess, or valance near the ceiling.

The light washes upward or outward, creating soft ambient glow without visible fixtures: The cove lighting gave the room a warm, theatrical feel.

Common in hotels, theaters, and modern residential design.

Related

glow · soft glow · uplighting · LED strip · warm · warm white · diffused · architectural · interior design · mood · hidden · valance · crown molding · wash · accent · dimmable · niche · shadowless

Opposites
light distribution pattern

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Concentrated illumination source

track lighting · accent lighting · directional lighting · floodlight · spotlighting

light source visibility

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Decorative suspended light fixture

pendant lighting · candelabra · sconce · table lamp · table lamps

lighting purpose and effect

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Focused illumination for work

work light · reading lamp · desk lamp · shop light

Family

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Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Rated G