Tawsif Rahman | Product Manager, Amerlux
Amerlux launched Grid Cove, the industry’s first- ever, fully integrated, out-of-the-box cove lighting system designed specifically for ACT grid ceilings. Unlike traditional solutions, the fixture itself forms the cove, eliminating the need for framing, drywall and on-site construction.
Traditionally seen as a luxury reserved for hard ceilings, Grid Cove allows cove lighting to be integrated into standard 2×2 or 2×4 grid ceiling systems, transforming standard commercial, retail and hospitality spaces into elegant environments without the expensive cost, mess or complexity of conventional cove lighting systems.
Grid Cove is already earning recognition in the design world. The fixture was named a Top 10 must-see at LEDucation 2025 and shortlisted for the prestigious [d]arc award.
“Grid Cove brings indirect lighting to spaces
where it was once thought impossible, elevating grid ceilings from basic to breathtaking,” said Bill Plageman, VP of Marketing at Amerlux. “It’s a cost- effective option for designers and builders seeking upscale aesthetics and the impact of drywall coves—delivered faster, at lower cost and with superior performance. We’re thrilled to bring this innovative product to market.”
What Makes Grid Cove Different
Plageman outlines five key features that distinguish Grid Cove from competitors and conventional cove lighting solutions:
- Hassle-Free Installation: Grid Cove is a drop- in fixture that fits standard 2×2 and 2×4 ACT ceiling grids. No need to cut tiles or modify runners, Plageman says. Just drop it in.
- Precision Performance: Amerlux’s proprietary wide asymmetric optics allow its Grid Cove lighting solution to deliver smooth, uniform illumination across ceilings and walls, achieving over 100 lumens per watt and meeting IES- recommended footcandles without supplemental lighting.
- Cost-Effective Architecture: Grid Cove replicates the look of hand-built, drywall coves without the expense, labor or cleanup of custom construction.
- Expanded Product Family: The architectural lighting collection also includes the Grid Cove Perimeter Wash, which mounts on the perimeter and provides a stunning wall wash effect, and the Grid Cove Wall Mount, a wall-mounted uplight with a sleek profile using the same optics as the Grid Cove.
- Monolithic Aesthetic: Designed with top lighting designers, Grid Cove brings clean, uninterrupted lines and ceiling integration that look and feel cohesive and intentional.
Where to See Grid Cove in Action
To download spec sheets or explore installation videos and real-world applications, visit https://bestlight.amerlux.com/grid-cove/ or go to www.amerlux.com for more information.