In cabinet lighting
is often overlooked by homeowners, but it can add a touch of beauty that other forms of illumination cannot. In fact, once installed, many homeowners won’t ever be able to go without it again, as it brings much more than just simple illumination to a room.
This technology is focused on aesthetics, providing an accent of light and a drop of color. At night, it can provide just enough glow to see, but not enough to become harsh. It makes it an ideal night lamp and soothing addition to a bedroom or den.
How does in cabinet lighting work?
The primary reason homeowners opt for this form of illumination, though, is to show off a collection of books or mementos. Display furniture, with its alcoves and shelves, tends to fade into the darkness at night. Any items stored on the shelves will be impossible to see in the dark, making the furniture nothing more than something to stub a toe on. Huge pieces of display furniture can be imposing at night, adding an air of discomfort to a room. This form of illumination can solve these problems by injecting some life into the furniture.
What kinds of in cabinet lighting does Phantom offer?
Phantom offers three lines of display furniture illumination, each available in several designs to accommodate any display furniture. The Classic is Phantom’s most economical option and consists of xenon lamps that mimic the color tones of incandescent bulbs. Incandescent fixtures are prized for their warm, soft rays, but incandescent fixtures are extremely inefficient. Xenon lamps can give the same warm radiance without the wasted power for your in cabinet lighting.
Phantom’s Elite and Ultra lines are LED fixtures, and both represent the best fixtures designs on the market. The Elite creates 67 lumens of illumination per linear foot. The Ultra pumps out an incredible 240 lumens of radiance per linear foot. Both offer all of the illumination needed to display anything a homeowner wants to present, from antique books to intricate artwork to precious photos. When hooked up to dimmer switches, they can be set at any brightness level a homeowner desires so they can be brought up during the evening and softened when it’s time for bed.
All three lines can be customized to fit in any piece of furniture seamlessly. Phantom places a huge emphasis on concealing the fixture because this is the only way to eliminate harsh glare. Phantom also offers a proprietary adjustable shelving design that can’t be found anywhere else. Using an ingenious combination of buss bars, brass contact pads and a concealed transformer, Phantom’s adjustable shelving fixtures can be rearranged for the in cabinet lighting at a moment’s notice.
While competing fixtures have to be rewired by a professional every time the furniture shelving is rearranged, Phantom’s adjustable shelving design can work with any configuration. This form of illumination may seem excessive, but once installed, the homeowner is sure to fall in love with its grace and beauty.
Cabinet Lighting
Phantom’s display furniture illumination is the most advanced on the market. It can be installed in a matter of minutes and will make itself indispensable to its owner by providing a comfortable, pleasing glow. Its adjustable shelving versatility adds much-needed flexibility to any interior design project, making it an excellent choice for homeowners that want high-quality display furniture.
Phantom offers an array of choices for homeowners that want their display furniture to stand out at night, but many owners are unclear about the different options available to them. We can help you to make the best choice for your needs.
You may have heard the term “soft-on” and wondered what it means. People use this terminology a lot with respect to light switches, but can also be used to describe display furniture. With a switch, “soft-on” means that the light will illuminate gradually instead of popping on fully at once.
In-display furniture, soft-on comes into play when some areas of the cabinet are illuminated and other areas are left in darkness. This kind of lighting creates an enticing glow inside the cabinets and gives objects inside the cabinet an air of mystery. You may be familiar with soft-on lighting as well if you’ve ever been to a museum where some pieces have labels and others do not. The unlabeled art is typically covered in shadow so that visitors can focus on a single piece without presenting any distractions. This same effect can also be applied to display furniture.
The advantage of soft-on lighting is that it creates a very subdued glow, which some people prefer for their rooms or cabinets. It also helps the homeowner to highlight his favorite pieces in the collection without revealing everything at once.
Contact the experts at Phantom Lighting for help with your In Cabinet Lighting.