Why Rounded Corners Matter in Lighting Design: 3 Ways the LumiCloud™ Carra Elevates Architectural Spaces
In modern lighting design, rounded corners are more than a visual choice: they're a powerful architectural statement. The LumiCloud™ Carra with rounded corners by TLS goes beyond the conventional rectangular fixture, offering a softer, more fluid form that blends seamlessly into contemporary spaces. This design evolution is answering a growing demand from architects and interior designers seeking lighting solutions that provide both minimalism and warmth.
Rounded-edge lighting fixtures introduce multiple benefits: they soften the visual impact of ceiling structures, contribute to a more inviting atmosphere, and offer a safer alternative in high-traffic or retail spaces where edges matter. Whether it's for wellness-centered commercial environments, immersive retail experiences, or sophisticated hospitality settings, LumiCloud Carra with rounded corners adapts beautifully thanks to its clean diffusion, multiple mounting options (recessed, suspended, surface, and T-Bar), and scalable sizing.
Here's how it's been applied in real-world projects across retail, automotive, and hospitality sectors:
CALPAK Century City: Retail Elegance with a Curved Edge
Located in the stylish Westfield Century City Mall in Los Angeles, CALPAK’s flagship store is a tactile, visual experience for shoppers. To complement the brand’s curved travel accessories and luggage designs, the design team opted for suspended LumiCloud™ Carra panels with rounded corners.
The rounded-edge ceiling lights mirror the store’s soft product forms, creating a cohesive visual story. They also distribute diffused, glare-free light, encouraging exploration and comfort. In retail, lighting defines engagement—and these fixtures do just that with a subtle architectural edge.
Ferrari Westmont: Precision Meets Prestige
In a space where design is everything, Ferrari’s Westmont dealership integrated recessed LumiCloud™ Bespoke panels—including models from the Carra family with softened edges. These ceiling panels ensure a seamless integration into luxury environments, highlighting the vehicles with perfect uniformity and eliminating harsh shadows.
The use of rounded corners here isn’t just aesthetic—it helps maintain the fluid visual language associated with Ferrari’s curves and contours, reflecting premium craftsmanship in both vehicle and environment.
Learn MoreThe Cherry Bar, Washington, DC: A Softer Take on Heritage
As part of a $50 million renovation of the W Hotel, Cherry Bar sought to blend history with modern hospitality. Custom LumiCloud™ Bespoke panels with rounded corners were selected to replicate the intricate artwork of the Capitol dome. The soft curvature of the panels created a natural transition between ceiling and architecture, enhancing visual harmony while illuminating a detailed printed dome graphic.
Rounded corners here were essential—not just for aesthetics, but to respect the architectural storytelling within a space where every detail speaks to design heritage.
Learn MoreRounded Corners, Infinite Possibilities
From enhancing customer experiences in retail to elevating luxury automotive showrooms and boutique hospitality spaces, rounded-edge lighting fixtures are setting a new standard. The LumiCloud™ Carra with rounded corners brings together the best of architectural lighting—elegance, flexibility, and functionality.
Whether you're designing a retail store, gallery, office, or experiential space, this modern lighting solution offers form, function, and flow in perfect balance.
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