Lighting is the best decoration, the same applies to the home, lighting design is good, even simple decoration, ordinary furniture can create a “looking expensive” effect, and if does not care the lighting design , even if It took a lot of money to make decorative object and buy top-grade furniture. The effect is also unremarkable.
The lighting selection during home decoration, the more rigorous definition should be called the “illumination design” in the interior design, the difference of the color and brightness of the light, the difference of the illumination range and angle, the way of illuminating the light source. The different reflection coefficients determine the lighting effect of a specific indoor scene.
So, what do you need to do to build a home that is coordinated with life and lighting?
1. Three ways you want to know the layout of your home lighting
Don’t use another kind of light to illuminate all the space. The residential lighting design needs a variety of lighting to match the appearance of the home.
1.Basic lighting
Basic lighting provides a comprehensive, uniform illumination of the room. Commonly used lamps have ceiling lamps, chandeliers, and downlights.
Today, more and more lights tell us that these lights can be combined with various points and surfaces to create a layer of light and enhance the texture of the furniture. In order to improve the happiness index of life, two lighting arrangements are recommended for everyone:
1. Main lamp + auxiliary lamp design:
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the choice of the main light
There are two main light options, chandeliers and ceiling lights. Chandeliers are of high value, large in shape and sturdy. The ceiling lamp does not occupy space, the light source is uniform, and has a high cost performance.
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Auxiliary lamp selection
The main light provides an illumination source ，auxiliary lamp assists the main light to illuminate the corners and create a layered feel. Usually, there are small spotlights, downlights, light strips, wall lights, floor lamps, pole lights, etc., which can be adjusted and mixed at will.
2.No main light design:
The downlight is the basic illumination, there is no concept of the main light. A plurality of downlights illuminate the space and set the position and number of downlights according to the size of the room. The downlight can be embedded in the ceiling or exposed to the outside. And there is one thing worth noting. There is no design of the main light, although there are more lights, there is no increase in the electricity bill. After all, the power consumption of the gorgeous main lamp is definitely much larger than that of several small wattage spotlights.
2. Local lighting/accent lighting
We have found that there are still many people who stay in the lighting for home design only need a concept of ceiling lamps. Of course, I have not completely denied this practice. For small spaces, this is the easiest and most convenient way, but for large spaces, only one main light source is not enough! Not only is the light uneven, but it does not meet the basic lighting requirements, and only one light in the entire space is very frivolous and monotonous, and it is impossible to relate to the advanced two characters.
Common lights include downlights, floor lamps, table lamps and wall lamps that can be used to illuminate major home living areas.
1 reading area/work area
2 cabinet area
3-door shoe area
4 cooking areas
5 dining areas
6 washing area
3. Decorative lighting
The beam of light hanging above the picture, the warm string of lights on the balcony… These spatial variations and layers create an ambient atmosphere.
Common lights are light strips, light strings, wall lights, table lamps and spotlights.
When we are arranging home lighting, it is much simpler to choose the lighting style based on the lighting style and style after confirming the functional requirements of the area.
2. Five major errors in lighting use
Atmospheric priority
More and more people are paying attention to family health issues, but most people only notice the pollution of chemicals such as formaldehyde, but light is also very harmful to us. Today, many homes choose multicolor lights and light sources. But these colorful lights not only hurt people’s vision, but even interfere with the function of the brain’s nerves.
Excessive use of energy-saving lamps
Although the energy-saving lamp saves electricity, it is a kind of fluorescent lamp and the lighting is too cold. It is unreasonable to use energy-saving lamps too much to create a warm atmosphere at home.
Blind use of spotlights
The spotlights were originally used for accent lighting. However, some people used it in general lighting. The spotlights on the ceiling made the ceiling too eye-catching, and the illumination effect on other objects was relatively weak.
Use crystal lamp when the ceiling is low
The crystal lamp gives a fashionable feeling, but the ideal height of the crystal lamp should be more than 3.5 meters, and the height of the household layer is almost below 3 meters, so if you do not consider the height of the floor, blind use of the crystal lamp can only bring pressure. .
Brightness and intensity are not divided
The brightness of each space is different. The brightness of the living room study is higher than the brightness of the bedroom and balcony. At the same time, usually in the main space, the brightness of the main light, the auxiliary light, the contour light, and the like are different in the same space.
3. Four tricks for matching lights and space
Although lighting is an accessory to consider after decoration, it is also important to match according to the interior space. The quality of the match can completely change the visual effect of the home decor.
Determine the style of the lighting according to the height of the room
The choice of luminaire must be consistent with the height of the room to achieve the correct amount of design. The roof is relatively low and it is more appropriate to choose a ceiling light. If the height of the interior of the room is large, a chandelier is usually used.
Determine the brightness of the light according to the size of the space
In a room with a large space, the area to be illuminated is large, so it is suitable to use a relatively bright high-power lamp. On the other hand, if your living room is small, you can choose a low-power illuminator. If you choose a light that is too bright, it will affect your vision and cause discomfort.
The most important thing about home lighting is that the lights are never glaring.
All light sources should not be bare bulbs and should be uniform light. If it is directional light such as a spotlight, it must be adjusted by angle, at least not in the area where we often move.
Choose different colors of light according to the environment
The color temperature of the light plays a decisive role in creating an indoor atmosphere. Bedrooms with warm-lights can help sleep, more natural, the living room lighting should choose brighter luminosity or natural light, while the restaurant’s lighting uses a small combination of warm chandeliers to make the food look more attractive.
In the uncertain case, the color temperature difference of the entire house should not exceed 500K, and the final result will never go wrong.
Choose different materials according to lighting style
Depending on the living room, lighting with different styles and textures can be used to immediately enhance the style of the room. For example, bathrooms and bathrooms should be considered for their water resistance when selecting lamps; kitchen fixtures should be considered for their cleanliness, and the surface is hard or easy to absorb and is not suitable for kitchen use.
Home lighting is a great science, not just to illuminate the corner, I hope that through this article, you can learn more about lighting. Do it yourself to improve your home lighting design!
About the Author：
Christina is the marketing director of ENUOTEK. She is a designer specializing in interior decoration. In a rough article, she shared her insights into a range of interiors, decorative techniques, soft furniture and building renovations. For more information, please visit https://www.enuotek.com/.
