cove lighting

American  

noun

1. indirect lighting directed upward from an interior cornice or the like toward a cove at the edge of the ceiling.

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Example Sentences

Original cove lighting have been replaced with long life lamps and the original Tiffany glass illuminated proscenium has been restored.

From Seattle Times

Units have smart-home entry systems, Nest thermostats, white oak hardwood floors, high-speed WiFi connections and tray ceilings with cove lighting in the owner’s suite and dining areas.

From Washington Post

Views to the park are maximized from the main living area, which is defined by ceiling cove lighting that changes colors.

From Washington Post

The Kellys have preserved the interior walnut planes, cove lighting and most of the room configurations.

From New York Times

To highlight the natural architecture of a room, consider cove lighting or strategically placed recessed lighting.

From Seattle Times