LED Strips & Modules for High-Performance Cove Lighting

LED Strips & Modules for High-Performance Cove Lighting

Cove lighting is a popular design trend that focuses on human nature and the way natural light behaves. By placing LED strips within a cove in the wall or ceiling, light reflects off adjacent surfaces, creating an optical effect that resembles natural sunlight streaming into the room. This technique is widely adopted for its ability to evoke a sense of warmth and depth, transforming the ambiance of any space.

Cove lights are typically constructed using an LED strip that is housed inside an aluminium profile with a translucent white cover. They can be many meters in length, making it possible to create patterns and shapes that are tailored to the specific needs of a space.

We manufacture in Germany LED Strips & Modules with the latest LED technology that will empower you to build high performance, long-lasting cove lights.

MultiBar LED Strips

MULTIBAR PLUG & PLAY LED STRIPS

24 or 44 Nichia 757 LEDs

500x10 mm Rigid LED strip with Plug & Play System

White LEDs 1800-7800K CRI70-99

24V Constant Voltage

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LumiFlex LED Strips

LUMIFLEX FLEXIBLE LED STRIPS

Nichia / Samsung / Seoul / Cree / Osram LEDs

White 1800-7800K CRI70-99 & Colour LED options

12/24/48V Constant Voltage

With optional IP67 LumProtect Waterproof System

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LumiBar LED Modules

LUMIBAR ZHAGA BOOK 7 WHITE LED MODULES

Nichia / Samsung / Seoul / Cree / Osram LEDs

Plug & Play system with many sizes available

1800-7800K CRI70-99 White LEDs

Flexible & Rigid PCB options

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MaxLine LED Modules

MAXLINE HIGH DENSITY LED MODULES

35 or 70 Nichia 757 LEDs

280x16 mm Aluminium LED strip with Plug & Play System

White LEDs 1800-7800K CRI70-99

Constant Current & 24V Constant Voltage

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Cove Lighting Design Guidelines

Compared to linear lighting, which is also popular in lighting design, cove lights provide indirect lighting. By utilizing LED strips hidden within a cove in the wall or ceiling, a seamless line of light can be created that illuminates surrounding surfaces and reflects into the room, creating a soft and gentle glow similar to natural light from a hidden window

Let’s explore some tips for achieving the best results with lines of light.

1. LED strip light output and number of LEDs

The illumination provided by lines of light can serve various purposes, from guiding people through a space to highlighting architectural elements or triggering a particular design trend. At the same time, lines of light can provide ambient, general, or workplace lighting.

The purpose of lighting determines the luminous flux of the LED strip. Here are some guidelines for luminous flux per meter or foot:

A) Ambient light or highlight of objects or furniture elements: up to 2000 lumens per meter (600 lm per foot)

B) General lighting for residential: up to 3500 lumens per meter or 1000 lm/foot

C) General lighting for commercial and business applications or workplace lighting: up to 6000 lumens per meter (1800 lm/foot).

For example, for a living room that is 20 square meters with a height of 2.5 meters and the purpose of general lighting, here are some suggested lengths of lines of light based on their luminous flux:

• Lines of light with LED strip 500 lm/meter: at least 40 meters total length (130 ft)
• Lines of light with LED strip 1000 lm/m: at least 20 meters total length (65 ft)
• Lines of light with LED strip 2000 lm/m: at least 8 meters in total length (25 ft)

2. Use LED strips that are easy to install and have low redundancy of parts

The light sources should be easily installed over long distances and use as few auxiliary items as possible, such as wires, connectors, screws, or transformers. A large capacity transformer is recommended, and we discourage purchasing “LED strip kits” with 5 m length and an included transformer for rooms using more than 10 meters of strip.

3. Focus on Light Quality, Spectrum, and Colour Rendering

For the most natural-looking cove lighting, opt for LED strips with the best light quality, spectrum, and colour rendering index (CRI). Full-spectrum, daylight-like light sources with a minimum CRI of 98 are recommended when budget permits.

Currently, the closest match to daylight is from LEDs with Nichia Optisolis CRI99+ or Seoul Semiconductor SunLike CRI97+, both full spectrum technology. 

4. Install high-quality LED modules or strips.

Install LED modules or strips with the longest lifetime, lowest color shift, and best lumen maintenance. Select long-lasting LED light sources with minimal color shift over time, especially for installations with considerable lengths. If the brightness of the light source fades too soon, or the color temperature changes, the only solution for uniform lighting may be to replace the entire installation. 

In addition to the above tips, there are several other considerations to keep in mind when using lines of light in interior lighting design. For example, it is essential to consider the purpose of the lighting and the mood you wish to create in the room. If you want to create a warm and cosy ambiance, you can use warmer colour temperature LED strips, while cooler colour temperatures are suitable for a more modern and minimalist design.

Cove lighting is a versatile and aesthetically pleasing lighting solution that can enhance the ambiance of any space. By following the recommendations provided above, you can create stunning indirect lighting solutions that mimic the warmth and depth of natural sunlight, transforming the atmosphere of your interiors.

5. LED strip placement inside the cove-light

The versatility of LED cove lighting allows for various installation methods depending on the type of cove you have. The flexibility of strip lights, simplifies installation on ceilings, especially in narrow spaces.