Shadow Gap & Skirting

At ArcLED, we stock a huge variety of LED profiles, including shadow gap skirting. Find out more about what shadow gap skirting is and how to make the best use of it in your space.

What is shadow gap skirting?

Shadow gap skirting is an interior design style that is created by leaving a small, usually 10mm gap, between the wall or cupboards and the floor. This leaves a small space that produces a shadow for a timeless minimalist aesthetic. It is becoming popular to place LED lights in this gap to provide an extra design detail to your final aesthetic. Shadow gap bead ties in with a Scandinavian-style cosy yet clean aesthetic.

What is the purpose of shadow gap skirting?

Shadow gap skirting profiles allow you to define the edge of the wall while keeping it flush for a sleek aesthetic that is also convenient for placing furniture against the wall. This style of skirting board is becoming increasingly popular, with the recessed gap creating an aesthetic that is considered modern and stylish. You can elevate the look of the shadow gap skirting by adding LED lights to create atmospheric and subtle illumination.

What is shadow line skirting?

Shadow line skirting is another name for shadow gap skirting, where a sleek line is created at the base of a wall where a skirting board would traditionally be placed. This minimalist design replaces the bulkier style of traditional skirting boards for modern homes. It gives the illusion that the wall is floating above the floor.

What is the minimum shadow gap?

The minimum shadow gap is usually 10mm. This 1cm line is enough to give a shadow effect at the bottom of your wall.

Why Choose Shadow Gap Skirting?

If you are renovating a space, whether it is your home or a business space, there may already have been some previous design choices or potentially even blended styles. Shadow gap skirting can help to incorporate all these styles together so they look intentional. If your floor doesn’t look quite right against your wall, a shadow gap can help to create enough separation that it becomes a style choice. If you are trying to create a modern aesthetic for your cabinetry, ceilings and walls, a shadow gap can help you achieve it.

It is important to consider that the shadow gap LED profile requires a professional to install. It isn’t quite as straightforward as traditional skirting boards, but the results are stunning. If you are also adding LEDs to your shadow gap skirting, then you will need to hire a professional anyway. They will ensure your LEDs are installed safely and correctly so you can enjoy lighting up your space. LED profiles are important because they act as a heat sink to help with the excess heat that LEDs produce. Your contractor will ensure that the shadow gap skirting corners look seamless and the bendable LED strips run smoothly along your wall or ceiling. To finish off the look, they will add end caps to the profiles, available at ArcLED.

There’s more to installing LEDs than simply placing an LED strip around your room. This usually doesn’t look aesthetically pleasing and also isn’t the safest way of using LEDs. Using an LED profile, you can not only neatly hide away your LED strip, you can also keep it safe. Inside an LED profile, your lights will be protected from dust and debris, and possibly even water, depending on the products you choose. 

Getting the right connector for you will help you to control your lights, not only turning them on and off but also changing colour if you have chosen an LED strip with this function.

You can buy all the parts you need at ArcLED, from the LED strip itself to profiles and mounts. With our fast delivery, you will soon be bringing your ideas to life. And if you aren’t sure what products you need, you can talk to one of our experts to find out more about our stock. Our made to measure service ensures you are getting a bespoke length of LED strip for your product. Our LED strips can be cut at various intervals to get the right size for you. 

We have a choice of the best shadow gap skirting LED for you, with a range of colours available to blend in with your interior. The skirting profiles are available in different sizes, so you can find the right product for the job. We also stock plaster-in profiles so you can completely blend your profile in with your wall or ceiling. With so many options, you can create your product to your dream specifications.

There are so many amazing shadow gap skirting ideas to help elevate the aesthetic and ambience of your space. Use your shadow gap skirting with LEDs to light up:

• Foyers in theatres, restaurants and hotels
• Entertainment spaces such as home theatres, games rooms, and snooker rooms
• Kitchens and bathrooms for a light and bright aesthetic that looks clean
• Bedrooms for a modern makeover

While traditionally, shadow gap skirting is placed at the base of the wall, you can also create the shadow gap aesthetic at the top of the wall, on the ceiling or as a design feature in your space. Using shadow gap skirting LED is a perfect solution to saving space, but also adding light to your room. This subtle extra illumination can completely change the feel and ambience of a room, whether you want to create modern shapes with a bright white light or a warm and cosy atmosphere with a classic warm white around the base of your wall.