{"title":"Linear LED Lighting","description":"\u003cp\u003eA linear fixture puts light in a line instead of a circle. Over a kitchen island, a conference table or a long reception desk, that shape simply fits the surface better than a round pendant does.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eThree ways to mount them\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSuspended\u003c\/strong\u003e — hung on cables, adjustable in height. The most common choice over islands and tables.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSurface mounted\u003c\/strong\u003e — fixed to the ceiling where there is no room to hang.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRecessed\u003c\/strong\u003e — set into the ceiling so only a slot of light shows. The cleanest look and the most involved install.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSizing to the surface below\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAim for a fixture about two thirds the length of what it lights. A 72-inch island suits a 48-inch linear fixture. Centre it on the surface, not on the room — those two are rarely the same point.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHanging height\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBelow the fixture\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eHeight above the surface\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKitchen island\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e30 – 36 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDining table\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e30 – 36 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eConference table\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e36 – 42 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReception desk\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e36 – 48 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdd 3 inches for every foot of ceiling above 8 feet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eUp, down, or both\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDown-only throws light on the work surface. Up-and-down fixtures also bounce light off the ceiling, which softens shadows and makes a room read as brighter without raising the wattage. In an office, up-and-down is usually the better call.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eRelated\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJoining runs for a whole floor plate? See \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/commercial-ceiling-lights\"\u003ecommercial ceiling lights\u003c\/a\u003e. For hidden indirect light instead of a visible bar, look at \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/cove-lighting\"\u003ecove lighting\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1030\/5434\/4557\/collections\/linear-led-lighting-alvetto-lighting.png?v=1793016598","url":"https:\/\/alvettolighting.com\/collections\/linear-led-lighting.oembed","provider":"Alvetto Lighting","version":"1.0","type":"link"}