Picture lights are used to enhance your home or business by highlighting a special piece of artwork, a photograph, or even an important document such as your diploma or certification. Choosing the proper picture lights is importane. It will affect how the piece you are highlighting is presented, how its condition is maintained, and how long it will last. Picture lights should be both chosen and placed carefully. Utilize the following three general principles when choosing picture lights.

Principle # 1

Remember when displaying artwork or an important document to keep it away from direct sun light. This damage, which can be fading or discoloring, is irreversible. Lux is the unit that measures light. Sunlight is measured at 20,000 units of lux, in comparison to the 50-150 units of lux in lights specifically made for pictures. Therefore, if you have chosen to display a great piece of artwork or painting in a sunny room, make sure you place it out of direct sunlight