The right angulation, light direction, and distance between the artwork and the wall must all be considered in order to achieve the wall washer effect.
Because it directs the light, the angle of the item is crucial for the wall washer effect. The style and shape of the reflection will depend on the spacing.
The distance influences how the gradient effect will be and whether the light directed at the wall will be more or less intense.
Without angulation and direction, the light would simply be diffused, similar to the ones we employ to light up the surroundings as a whole. Did you find it unclear? So let's look at the image.
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When to use the wall washer effect?
The wall washer effect creates a gradient on the walls. So the light starts stronger and ends softer.
Answering the question, this effect is ideal for highlighting decorative objects, pictures, textures, paintings and relief on the walls.
