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Common mistake
Missing vertical lighting
“Walk into a living room that feels cramped and gloomy despite all the lights? The secret is in the walls!”
The problem
Pointing all the Spots downward (at the floor) and leaving the walls in darkness
Technical explanation
Lighting vertical surfaces with Wall Washers tricks the eye and makes the space look bigger, because the eye is drawn to vertical light
The result
An instant sense of space and openness in small rooms
Related to
Guide values; the final decision rests with a qualified engineer under the applicable code.