Uplighting

How it’s used

Fixtures set along the floor wash walls, columns and draping with color from below, and a room changes mood without anything being moved. Warm amber flatters a classic ballroom’s architecture; cool turquoise around a bar and dining area makes the same kind of space feel modern.

• Weddings. Match the walls to the florals or the bridesmaids’ colors, and dim the wash lower once dinner ends.
• Corporate and brand events. Brand colors on every wall tie a hotel ballroom to your logo without printing anything.
• Galas and fundraisers. Light the columns and the stage wall so the room’s architecture shows even with the house lights down. Add centerpiece pin spots so tables stand out from the walls.

Planning tip: send us a floor plan or photos of the room’s walls and columns, plus your color palette, so the fixtures can be spaced for an even wash. The cocktail hour lounge guide shows how color carries into seating areas.