Picture Lights

Picture lights are specialized lighting fixtures designed to highlight artwork, photographs, or decorative wall pieces. Mounted directly above or sometimes beside the frame, they cast a focused beam of light that brings out the color, texture, and detail of the artwork—elevating its visual impact while adding an element of sophistication to your space.

Why Use Picture Lights?

1. Art Enhancement
   Picture lights help reveal fine brushwork, subtle textures, and true colour tones that may go unnoticed in general room lighting.

2. Visual Focus
   By spotlighting artwork, these lights draw the eye and create a clear focal point within a room.

3. Ambiance
   Warm, soft lighting from picture lights can enhance the overall mood of a space, especially in living rooms, galleries, or hallways.

4. Design Cohesion
   They add a refined, museum-like quality to interior design—perfect for traditional, transitional, or modern spaces alike.

Types of Picture Lights

1. Wall-Mounted Picture Lights

   • Fixed directly above the frame

   • Classic style with adjustable arms or swivels for directional lighting

   • Available in plug-in, hardwired, or battery-operated options

2. Frame-Mounted Picture Lights

   • Attached directly to the picture frame

   • Sleek and unobtrusive, ideal for clean, contemporary aesthetics

3. Ceiling or Track-Mounted Lights

   • Spotlight-style fixtures from overhead or wall tracks

   • Great for larger collections or gallery settings

4. LED Picture Lights

   • Energy-efficient with low heat emission

   • Long-lasting and often dimmable, making them a smart modern choice

Key Features to Consider

• Size & Coverage
  Choose a light that spans about half to three-quarters the width of the artwork for balanced illumination.

• Color Temperature
  Aim for warm white (2700K–3000K) to flatter art tones without being too harsh.

• CRI (Color Rendering Index)
  A CRI of 90+ is ideal to show true, vibrant colors in the artwork.

• Adjustability
  Look for adjustable heads or arms to angle the light precisely where you need it.

• Power Source

  • Hardwired: Cleanest look, ideal for permanent installations

  • Plug-in: Easy to install, flexible

  • Battery-powered: No cords, great for rental spaces or minimalist designs

Installation Tips

• Height: Mount the light 6–8 inches above the frame or artwork, adjusting based on the beam spread and frame size.

• Avoid Glare: Use a low-glare bulb and tilt the light downward to prevent reflections on glass-covered art.

• Protect the Art: Choose LEDs that emit minimal UV or infrared light to avoid damaging delicate works over time.

Picture lights offer a beautiful balance of form and function—serving both as a practical lighting solution and a stylish design element. Whether you’re lighting a treasured painting, a gallery wall, or a meaningful photograph, a well-placed picture light can add depth, drama, and distinction to your space.

Whether the pictures installed on your homes internal walls are photographed images of loved ones, or maybe bought oil paintings or canvas prints, we understand they play an important part in your homes decoration. Lighting up your picture lights can add a different dimension to your interior living rooms, hallways and other rooms as well as offering an ambient light to your surroundings. We offer a range of picture lights in a variety of sizes from small to extra large, with 15 - 19 inch picture lights proving a popular size. Led picture lights offer economical options, allowing you to leave them on for large periods without worrying about energy consumption.

What Colour Picture Lights Are Avilable?

At WT Lighting we stock a complete range of modern and traditional picture lights, including some indusustrial inspired picture lights. Black Picture lights as well as brass picture lights are two of the more popular finishes available, however we also stock picture lights in polished and brushed chrome, white and copper in finishes, allowing you to pick the correct picture light to match your interior accents.

I Can't Find A Picture Light Big Enough?

Picture lighting can prove stressful, so let us use our experieience and guide to ensure you select the correct size picture light. We stock a selection of large and extra large picture lights, but we can also supply bespoke picture lights in instances where they need to be of a set size. For anymore information on this service, please contact the sales team.