Anyone who wishes to employ vertical, indirect lighting positioned at a certain distance and angle from a wall to produce a smooth "wash" appearance may use wall washing. If done properly, wall washing may consistently lighten a wall while simultaneously concealing rough flaws and removing shadows.
Make sure the light fixture is pointed accurately at the focal point before wall cleaning. For instance, place the light in the middle of a plain wall. Focus the light in the center of a photograph if it is the primary feature.
Consider the scenario where you wish to display a work at an art show. To evenly spread light down a wall, utilize the wall wash lighting method. The greatest qualities of an artist's work will be highlighted on a well-lit wall.
How to wash a wall
As previously indicated, putting lights at or above the ceiling is how walls are washed. Consider the distance between your ceiling and wall. You may select the height of the wall you wish to wash by:
1. What light fixture you should use
2. How far the light fixture is from a wall
3. The angle of the light fixture
Consider what you are aiming to accomplish first. Are you attempting to illuminate a single piece of art or a whole wall? Are you attempting to draw attention to the wall's actual details? Or do you want to give the impression that the space is larger?
As a result, you may begin to think about the kinds of fixtures you desire and/or require for your project. Will your project need recessed lighting? Another option is a track system with several lights connected to a linear power source.
Finally, figure out how far your lights must be from the wall to get the desired effect. Compare the beam angles of several items to achieve this. For assistance in this area, you may also speak to a lighting expert.
