When we think over the design of the house, we try to pay due attention to all the details. Lighting is no exception. And in this case, not everything is as simple as it might seem at first glance.
Thanks to the right lighting, you can visually expand the room, create the right atmosphere, highlight the details in the interior. And this is not magic, but just the correct selection and distribution of lamps.
Lighting that enhances interiors
Basic rules for organizing lighting
The first rule: "Consider the intensity of the lighting." Follow the rules for lighting in all areas of the house. For example, in the bedroom, this rate is 150 lux, in the office - 300 lux, in the bathroom or bathroom - 50 lux.
Lux (lx) is a unit of measurement of illumination. Lux is a measure of the illuminance of a surface upon which light falls. To determine the illumination, use special devices - lux meters. Optimal illumination - 200 lux.
You must have noticed that in jewelry stores or in art galleries, the exhibits look more spectacular than at home. Professionals are working on setting the light there. It’s the same with living quarters: with the help of lighting, you can highlight the prosand hide cons.
Of course, we are used to the fact that in each room we have one large chandelier hanging and … Perhaps there are no more "and" - that's it. It is time to abandon these foundations: they do not at all correspond to the standards of illumination in a residential area. General lighting is indispensable - it is necessary, but you should not shift all responsibility for the light to it.
Example of lighting distribution in an apartment
The concept of primary and secondary lighting
We figured out the main lighting - this is a chandelier or any other lamp, usually installed in the center of the room on the ceiling. A floor lamp, sconces and LED spotlights can act as an additional one.
Additional lighting can be installed almost anywhere. For example, in the bedroom - at the head of the bed, in the bathroom - by the mirror, in the kitchen - above the workspace.
In the office, additional lighting plays an equally important role. When working at a computer, the eyes are strained. The light, moderately bright and flicker-free, will help not to overwork.
About room zoning
The room can do without general lighting. In this case, it is necessary to divide the room into zones and provide each with lighting fixtures.
Kitchen zoning with fixtures
Recommendations
Point,diffused, direct or reflected light can be used in interior design.
Diffused light is suitable for a bedroom or living room. Thanks to lampshades or plafonds, the lighting becomes soft.
Direct incident light helps to highlight some details in the interior. Reflected is considered the safest for the human eye.
