{"id":6155,"date":"2025-04-21T14:09:17","date_gmt":"2025-04-21T14:09:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.klusdesign.com\/blog\/?p=6155"},"modified":"2025-04-21T14:09:17","modified_gmt":"2025-04-21T14:09:17","slug":"designing-with-led-profiles","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.klusdesign.com\/blog\/designing-with-led-profiles\/","title":{"rendered":"Designing with LED profiles &#8211; basic rules and most common mistakes"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-1 fusion-flex-container nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"background-color: rgba(255,255,255,0);background-position: center center;background-repeat: no-repeat;border-width: 0px 0px 0px 0px;border-color:#eae9e9;border-style:solid;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start\" style=\"max-width:1144px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-0 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-1\" style=\"font-family:&quot;Open Sans&quot;;font-weight:400;margin-top:-30px;\"><h1>Designing with LED profiles &#8211; basic rules and most common mistakes<\/h1>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-2\" style=\"font-family:&quot;Open Sans&quot;;font-weight:400;\"><p>In the world of modern architecture and interior design, LED lighting has become a tool that revolutionizes the way space is shaped. It not only provides functionality, but above all creates a mood, emphasizes architectural elements, and defines the character of the interior. Aluminum profiles for LED strips are a key element of this revolution, combining aesthetic and technical values. But how do you utilize their potential and avoid costly mistakes? Here is a guide to help you create perfect lighting in every project.<\/p>\n<\/div><div ><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-1 hover-type-none\" style=\"margin-bottom:-35px;\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"400\" title=\"banner-1\" src=\"https:\/\/www.klusdesign.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/banner-1-1.jpg\" class=\"img-responsive wp-image-6171\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.klusdesign.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/banner-1-1-200x67.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.klusdesign.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/banner-1-1-400x133.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.klusdesign.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/banner-1-1-600x200.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.klusdesign.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/banner-1-1-800x267.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.klusdesign.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/banner-1-1.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/span><\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-0{width:100% !important;margin-top : 0px;margin-bottom : 20px;}.fusion-builder-column-0 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 1.92%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 1.92%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-0{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-0 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-0{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-0 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}<\/style><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-1 fusion_builder_column_1_3 1_3 fusion-flex-column fusion-flex-align-self-flex-start\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-3\" style=\"font-family:&quot;Open Sans&quot;;font-weight:400;\"><h5 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/klusdesign.com\/product\/piko-fixture-24878\">Profile: PIKO<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/h5>\n<\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-1{width:33.333333333333% !important;margin-top : 0px;margin-bottom : 20px;}.fusion-builder-column-1 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 5.76%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 5.76%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-1{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-1 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-1{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-1 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}<\/style><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-2 fusion_builder_column_1_3 1_3 fusion-flex-column\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-4\" style=\"font-family:&quot;Open Sans&quot;;font-weight:400;margin-left:-10px;\"><h5 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/klusdesign.com\/product\/micro-plus-extrusion-273\">Profile: MICRO-PLUS<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/h5>\n<\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-2{width:33.333333333333% !important;margin-top : 0px;margin-bottom : 20px;}.fusion-builder-column-2 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 5.76%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 5.76%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-2{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-2 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-2{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-2 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}<\/style><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-3 fusion_builder_column_1_3 1_3 fusion-flex-column fusion-flex-align-self-flex-start\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-5\" style=\"font-family:&quot;Open Sans&quot;;font-weight:400;\"><h5 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/klusdesign.com\/product\/kozel-fixture-23844\">Profile: KOZEL<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/h5>\n<\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-3{width:33.333333333333% !important;margin-top : 0px;margin-bottom : 20px;}.fusion-builder-column-3 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 5.76%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : -18;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-3{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-3 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-3{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-3 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}<\/style><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-4 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-6\" style=\"font-family:&quot;Open Sans&quot;;font-weight:400;\"><h2><strong>Basic principles of designing with LED profiles<\/strong><\/h2>\n<h3><strong>1. Plan your lighting from the beginning<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>The biggest mistake is treating lighting as an addition that is planned at the end of the design process. LED lighting, especially using profiles, requires thoughtful integration with architecture. It is worth considering cable routes, power supply, and controller installation locations at the implementation design stage.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>2. Choose profiles based on function<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Each space requires a different type of lighting. The compact <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/klusdesign.com\/product\/micro-plus-extrusion-273\">MICRO-PLUS<\/a><\/strong><\/span> or <strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/klusdesign.com\/product\/piko-fixture-24878\">PIKO<\/a><\/span><\/strong> profiles are ideal for illuminating kitchen cabinets, which remain practically invisible thanks to their small dimensions. On the other hand, the <strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/klusdesign.com\/product\/kozel-fixture-23844\">KOZEL<\/a><\/span><\/strong>, a recessed profile with a wider lighting angle, the possibility of installing a double LED strip, and better light dispersion, will be a better choice for creating effective main lighting.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>3. Remember about depth and layering<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Professional lighting designs always take into account different layers of light. Combining general, accent, and decorative lighting creates depth and character in the space. The <strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/klusdesign.com\/products\/design-collection\/serpent-system\">SERPENT<\/a><\/span><\/strong> system works great as general lighting, while the <strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/klusdesign.com\/product\/regulor-fixture-24967\">REGULOR<\/a><\/span><\/strong> can be used to subtly emphasize architectural details and their three-dimensionality.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>4. Maintain the uniformity of the light<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>To avoid the unsightly &#8220;dotted&#8221; effect (visible light points), choose profiles with the appropriate LED strip, with the appropriate depth and width and with the appropriate diffuser shades. The <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/klusdesign.com\/product\/pds-4-plus-extrusion-24477\">PDS-4-PLUS<\/a><\/strong><\/span> profile with the <strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/klusdesign.com\/product\/liger-cover-548\">LIGER-11<\/a><\/span><\/strong> milky shade perfectly diffuses the light, creating a uniform line of light. <strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/klusdesign.com\/files\/content_files\/line-of-light.pdf\">LINE OF LIGHT TABLE<\/a><\/span><\/strong> (US).<\/p>\n<\/div><div ><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-2 hover-type-none\" style=\"margin-bottom:-35px;\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"400\" title=\"banner-2\" src=\"https:\/\/www.klusdesign.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/banner-2-1.jpg\" class=\"img-responsive wp-image-6172\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.klusdesign.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/banner-2-1-200x67.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.klusdesign.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/banner-2-1-400x133.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.klusdesign.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/banner-2-1-600x200.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.klusdesign.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/banner-2-1-800x267.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.klusdesign.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/banner-2-1.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/span><\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-4{width:100% !important;margin-top : 0px;margin-bottom : 20px;}.fusion-builder-column-4 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 1.92%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 1.92%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-4{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-4 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-4{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-4 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}<\/style><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-5 fusion_builder_column_1_3 1_3 fusion-flex-column\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-7\" style=\"font-family:&quot;Open Sans&quot;;font-weight:400;\"><h5 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/klusdesign.com\/products\/design-collection\/serpent-system\">Profile: SERPENT<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/h5>\n<\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-5{width:33.333333333333% !important;margin-top : 0px;margin-bottom : 20px;}.fusion-builder-column-5 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 5.76%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 5.76%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-5{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-5 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-5{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-5 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}<\/style><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-6 fusion_builder_column_1_3 1_3 fusion-flex-column\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-8\" style=\"font-family:&quot;Open Sans&quot;;font-weight:400;margin-left:-10px;\"><h5><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/klusdesign.com\/product\/regulor-fixture-24967\">Profile: REGULOR<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/h5>\n<\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-6{width:33.333333333333% !important;margin-top : 0px;margin-bottom : 20px;}.fusion-builder-column-6 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 5.76%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 5.76%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-6{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-6 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-6{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-6 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}<\/style><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-7 fusion_builder_column_1_3 1_3 fusion-flex-column\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-9\" style=\"font-family:&quot;Open Sans&quot;;font-weight:400;margin-left:-18px;\"><h5 style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/klusdesign.com\/product\/pds-4-plus-extrusion-24477\">Profile: PDS-4-PLUS<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/h5>\n<\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-7{width:33.333333333333% !important;margin-top : 0px;margin-bottom : 20px;}.fusion-builder-column-7 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 5.76%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 5.76%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-7{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-7 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-7{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-7 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}<\/style><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-8 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-10\" style=\"font-family:&quot;Open Sans&quot;;font-weight:400;\"><h2><strong>The Most Common Mistakes When Designing LED Lighting<\/strong><\/h2>\n<h3><strong>1. Underestimating power and load<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>One of the most common mistakes is choosing a power supply that is too weak. Always plan with a 20% power reserve in relation to the nominal load. Also remember that long sections of LED strips require additional power. On the KLU\u015a website you will find LED strips that require additional power usually between every 5 meters and every 15 meters. This is a very good result.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>2. Ignoring the problem of heat dissipation<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>In addition to their protective functions, aluminum profiles also play an important role as a radiator &#8211; they dissipate heat from LED strips. Too strong strips in too small profiles or closing the profile without the possibility of air circulation drastically shortens the life of the entire system. In such cases, consider profiles with a larger heat dissipation surface, such as <strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/klusdesign.com\/product\/mod-50-fixture-24434\">MOD-50<\/a><\/span><\/strong> or <strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/klusdesign.com\/product\/lipod-fixture-24490\">LIPOD<\/a><\/span><\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>3. Glare effect and visual discomfort<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>When designing lighting, always keep user comfort in mind. A direct view of the light source can cause an unpleasant glare effect. Profiles with a recessed light line, such as the <strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/klusdesign.com\/product\/giza-ll-zmg-extrusion-3133\">GIZA-LL-ZMG<\/a><\/span><\/strong> and <strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/klusdesign.com\/product\/pds-zmg-fixture-24843\">PDS-ZMG<\/a><\/span><\/strong> profiles, minimize this problem by providing pleasant, non-glaring light.<\/p>\n<\/div><div ><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-3 hover-type-none\" style=\"margin-bottom:-35px;\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"300\" title=\"banner-3\" src=\"https:\/\/www.klusdesign.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/banner-3.jpg\" class=\"img-responsive wp-image-6158\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.klusdesign.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/banner-3-200x50.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.klusdesign.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/banner-3-400x100.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.klusdesign.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/banner-3-600x150.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.klusdesign.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/banner-3-800x200.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.klusdesign.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/banner-3.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/span><\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-8{width:100% !important;margin-top : 0px;margin-bottom : 20px;}.fusion-builder-column-8 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 1.92%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 1.92%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-8{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-8 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-8{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-8 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}<\/style><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-9 fusion_builder_column_1_3 1_3 fusion-flex-column\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-11\" style=\"font-family:&quot;Open Sans&quot;;font-weight:400;\"><h5 style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/klusdesign.com\/product\/mod-50-fixture-24434\">Profile: MOD-50<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/h5>\n<\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-body 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Test different color temperatures before making your final choice. What looks good in the visualization may look completely different in reality.<\/p>\n<p>2. Always consider the servicing aspect in commercial projects. The <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/klusdesign.com\/product\/lokom-fixture-24363\">LOKOM<\/a><\/strong><\/span> profile with the <strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/klusdesign.com\/product\/teknik-zm-extrusion-2137\">TEKNIK-ZM<\/a><\/span><\/strong> technical profile with the click system allow for easy replacement of the LED strip without having to dismantle the entire structure.<\/p>\n<p>3. Combine different types of profiles to achieve unique effects. The combination of recessed and surface-mounted profiles creates an intriguing play of light and shadow. 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