The brightness of lighting does not always speak of its quality. To create good lighting in a room, it is necessary to combine different types of lighting, which differ in their purpose, and therefore in brightness.
The brightness of lighting does not always speak of its quality. To create good lighting in a room, it is necessary to combine different types of lighting, which differ in their purpose, and therefore in brightness.
To create really good lighting and use all its features to the maximum, it is important to know a few simple basic principles.
Bright - Not Always Good
First you have to decide for what purpose the room will serve. When do you plan to use it most often: in the morning or in the evening? What activities is it intended for, and what zones can it be divided into? Who will be in it?
Suppose you love books and devote a lot of time to reading. Then make sure that in your room at each reading place there are lamps. If you plan to install a TV in the room, then adjustable backlight will be a good solution. Such lighting can be customized to suit your needs, and it will not become a hindrance when watching TV.
Bright lighting is ideal for the study. Also, bright and uniform light is needed in those rooms where elderly people are constantly located. But in the room, which will serve for relaxation, the most appropriate will be dim, calm lighting. In such a place it is better to use dim light.
Types and functions of lighting
Depending on the functions that lighting performs, three types can be distinguished:
- central
- zoning (local)
- accent
A properly selected lighting scheme will combine all these three types in each room.
Central lighting
The central light serves to create general lighting, evenly distributed throughout the room and providing clear visibility of the entire room. Usually the source of central light is a ceiling chandelier or several lamps.
Zoning Lighting
In order to visually highlight a specific area, local, or zoning, light is used. It is ideal for lighting a workplace or reading corner. For area lighting, you can use sconces, floor lamps or pendant lights.
It is necessary to consider why zone light will be used, because its functionality will depend on the location of the light source.
For example, in order to provide comfortable lighting for working at a table, the light source should be located in front. This will help to avoid shadows on the surface of the workplace. And for reading, it is best to use the backlight on the side.
Accent lighting
Accent light will help highlight interesting interior details, draw the viewer's attention to the memorable feature of the room or highlight a work of art. Also, accent light can perform a purely decorative function, revitalizing the space. All kinds of garlands, decorative lamps, illuminated art objects can be sources of accent light.
Accent lighting is a peculiar highlight of the room. It does not perform global lighting functions as central or zoning, but is a necessary element for creating a memorable and harmonious interior.
These tips are essential when creating a room lighting plan. Of course, there are still a lot of details that should be considered by everyone who wants to create a good interior, but following these basic points will allow you to create a much more thoughtful, functional and visually interesting lighting scheme.
