Cove lighting for soft ambiance

LED strips in ceiling cove create soft, diffuse ambient light. More sophisticated than downlights, maintains cleanliness visibility with softer feel.

Medium Mid-Range
Approach Detail

Build ceiling cove (6-12" drop, 4-6" lip) around perimeter. Install LED strip in cove washing up to ceiling or out to wall. Use 3000-3500K for warmth with cleanliness. Supplement with vanity lighting at mirror. Target 200-300 lux ambient.

Key Fixtures

LED strip (CRI 90+), cove construction, dimmer control, supplemental vanity fixtures.

Designer Notes

Render showing soft glow from cove, no visible fixtures. Premium, spa-like atmosphere. Include high-end fixtures and materials in restroom design. Continuity with café design language.

Best For
Premium café finishes, design continuity from main space, spa-like restroom concepts.