Many stores have tried to solve the challenge by placing light panels behind the shelf and the result from a distance looks good, but it is impossible to see the product properly as it is often dark and silhouetted again the light. Others have tried putting LED strips under the shelves and often these only light up the front edge of the shelf; the LED’s are visible distracting you from looking at the product on display.

Ultra-bright, high impact Pixalux illuminated shelves are the way forward.

Richard Habergham, Head of Design at WSG Interiors in Leeds, understood the challenge of using light wisely and decided to use Pixalux, the world’s first structural double-sided LED panel, to create shelves for an online menswear business which is now branching out on the high street.

The shelves have been made in two bespoke sizes. These have been fitted into the structure of the WSG Alu-Luminaire system so that they look like they are floating and you can see no visible supports or cables. The effect is absolutely stunning. As the shelves have been cleverly mixed-in with non-illuminated shelves, the maximum use of the light has been achieved so that shoes can be illuminated from the top and bottom of the shelf. Using just a few Pixalux shelves in this way is a highly economical solution to create a stunning effect.

Pixalux light panels are only 16mm thick with a completely even spread of light across the surface. The colour temperature is 6000 kelvin and uses only 14.4 watts of power per metre making them highly economical to run. The LED’s are fitted to a profile which is hidden in this case. The profile acts as a really good heat sink so the system generates very little heat and helps to extend the life of the LEDs.

Richard stated “The client was delighted with the end result and I would certainly specify Pixalux again as it is a really easy product to work with and extremely effective.”

The only way to fully appreciate the Pixalux LED panel is to see it for yourself. Call today on 0845 299 6466 or email janice.fairfield@pixalux.co.uk to arrange to see a panel or visit www.pixalux.co.uk.  Pixalux UK is based in Hemel Hempstead with a manufacturing facility in Leeds.