WHAT SIZE PICTURE LIGHT SHOULD I CHOOSE?
With the addition of a picture light, you can create an extra focal point and a little added drama and atmosphere to your room as well as giving your picture the attention it deserves.
There is little point in having a picture that you cannot see and adding a picture light will bring out the details and beauty of your picture.
Picture lights can also be used to great effect over a mirror or to highlight other special objects in a room.
Lighting pictures is not an exact science but these general rules may help you make the correct decision.
The basic rule of thumb is to position pictures on the wall with the centre at eye level - about 5 feet from the floor level and to position the picture light centrally above the picture.
Most picture lights have adjustable heads that can be swivelled to direct the light correctly onto the picture below.
Landscape Format Pictures
Choose a picture light that is 1/2 to 1/3 the size of the picture not including the frame.
Portrait Format Pictures
Select a picture light that is as close to 1/2 the width of the picture as possible, not including the frame.
If your picture has a really wide frame you may need to choose a slightly different size to ensure the correct balance is maintained.