how to use shelf lights?

1.Front lighting

The simplest option is to front light your shelves with a LED strip. This requires a simple down stand on the shelf. Sometimes you can use bare LED tape on a heat sink however using a visible or reflective metal extrusion is usually the best solution. The choice depends on the detail and finishing of the shelf. This solution provides a very even light suitable for most objects.

2.Back lighting

A different concept for your shelf lighting would be to back light the shelf by using a LED strip.  You would conceal this with either a gap at the back of the shelf or a small upstand. This effect adds depth and is particularly successful when there are a combination of objects, particularly glass and books as the light shines through. This is very dramatic when lighting objects but works less well with books.

3.Individual shelf lighting

Miniature spotlights can be used to create focused pools of light onto specific objects as part of your shelf lighting scheme. This works to good effect when the shelves are divided into small sections with a single feature in each. Here the miniature puck lights each individual vase making them sparkle.

4.Positioning

The positioning depends on various factors such as; the reflective nature of the surfaces being lit, the colour of the surfaces, the object of the illumination. The lighting should be positioned so that it is always concealed from view and does not cause any unwanted shadows. Here with have used the low glare mini puck light which not only provides task light on the work surface below but also illuminates the objects.