Millwork Lighting

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Linear lighting, housed in our cutting-edge low-profile aluminum channels, is the perfect complement to fine millwork. Make objects and the millwork itself shine as a prime feature in a beautiful environment. This detail is at home in residential, commercial, retail, hospitality, and more.

Millwork Lighting: Horizontal

This classic millwork detail is the default for lighting bookshelves, kitchen cabinets, glassware, and more. Combine accent-level tape light (300 lm/ft) with a dimmer.

Front mounted

Mount the light at the front of the upper shelf, aiming down. Either recess the light into the shelf, and/or build a small valence to conceal the light further and prevent glare. Take care to leave grooves or slots for wire management for the wires leading into and/or out of the fixtures.

A3 Channel with CELESTE tape light
Example: VIP-24V-CEL500-3000K-[length]-A3AF-ELV

Center mounted

Recess the light into the upper shelf, aiming down. Positioning the light in the center is a good option for shallow shelves.

A3 Channel with CELESTE tape light
Example: VIP-24V-CEL500-3000K-[length]-A3AF-ELV

Rear mounted

Positioning the light at the wall emphasizes the backsplash. This is primarily a decorative effect, yet still delivers light to the work surfaces. The channel should be embedded into the upper shelf, or even recessed further to create a small pocket between the backsplash and the cabinet.

A3 Channel with CELESTE tape light
Example: VIP-24V-CEL500-3000K-[length]-A3AF-ELV

Millwork Lighting: Upward

Highlighting the contents of shelving from behind is an unusual detail that works particularly well with glass and other reflective items on display. Use an accent level light (150+ lm/ft) for a subtle effect.

Rear mounted facing up

Recess the light into the rear of the shelf aiming up. This backlights objects, highlights the backsplash, and limits the amount of light projected directly at the viewer.

A3 Channel with CELESTE tape light
Example: VIP-24V-CEL150-3000K-[length]-A3AF-ELV

Retail Display Lighting

There are countless ways to light retail shelving. Focus on maximum light quality with CELESTE, and choose high light output to make products pop and bring attention where you need it.

Retail shelving

Select high-quality light and high output (600+ lm/ft) to emphasize products on display. Contact us for detailed assistance with retail applications.

A2 Channel with CELESTE tape light
Example: VIP-24V-CEL500-3000K-[length]-A2AF-ELV