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Light design rules
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Lighting design options
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Lighting devices and their features
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The temperature of the light
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Features of lighting for different residential premises
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Actual trends of lighting design
Modern lighting in the interior in the style of minimalism
Light design rules
Lighting can both emphasize the advantages of the interior of the room, and identify its shortcomings, in addition, incorrect light tires and irritates the psyche. To avoid errors in the development of interior design, we recommend that you adhere to the following rules:
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Each room in the house should have at least two light sources: basic and local
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It is better to place lighting devices at different points of the room, which optimizes the overall atmosphere and relieve the darkened corners
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The correct temperature of the light will create a pleasant atmosphere in the living room: warm light (2700-3000 K) acts soothingly, and cold (3500-4000)-excites the nervous system, therefore it is recommended for working zones
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The ability to adjust the brightness of the light flux using dimmers allows you to save energy, extend the life of the lamp and increase the comfort of using the lighting device
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Properly selected lamps are characterized by a high color rendering index.
Today they use:
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halogen lamps emitting white light, they are optimal as local backlight, but heat up during operation
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Luminiscent (energy -saving) gradually increase the brightness of the glow
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LED (LED) – modern and most popular lamps that are characterized by the effectiveness of glow and durability.
Different light sources were used in the ethno-living room
Long garland as the main light source in a small bedroom
Varieties of modern lamps
Note: the color rendering index (CRI, measured from 0 to 100) is indicated on the packaging of the lamp.
Lighting design options
There are four main scenarios of lighting design.
General light involves lighting the entire space from the upper point using a chandelier, a ceiling lamp, built -in LED devices, tracks and spots.
Ceiling lamp for living room
Work light is necessary in certain areas: in the kitchen, near the desktop, at the chair with needlework, etc. The work light is selected individually, the impact on the vision and fatigue of the eyes is taken into account. The working area in the kitchen can be equipped with a halogen lamp or LED ribbon, it is more convenient to use a table lamp or sconces to study or work with papers.
Little work and dining area in the kitchen
Accent light is necessary to draw attention to a specific zone in the room. The device is placed in such a way that the beam of light falls precisely on the required object. To do this, use rotary lamps, wall -mounted sconces or lamps on long suspensions.
Accent illumination in the corridor
Decorative lighting is unique in that in addition to white or yellow light, it is colored. Decorative light serves as a decoration and at the same time forms an enchanting atmosphere.
Decorative lighting in the living room
Lighting devices and their features
Light is natural, entering the dwelling through the windows. This option is the most pleasant and useful for humans, and therefore designers build decorations and select shades of the interior in such a way as to enhance the effect of sunlight as much as possible.
The possibilities of natural light
Artificial light radiates lighting devices, consider the most popular from them.
The chandelier is used for general lighting. This device is organically woven into the interior of any of the premises in the apartment, whether it be a living room or a bathroom. The chandeliers are characterized by the size and forms, and depending on the area of the room, the height of the ceiling, the design style and other parameters, the most suitable model is selected.
The chandelier is in the dining room
A table lamp is one of the lighting devices for local lighting. The lamp on the desktop, bedside table, coffee table and other objects gives straight light, is required for reading, needlework or other work.
Fortherners or floor lamps are presented in a huge assortment, today you can buy a floor lamp for any interior style. It is used to organize local backlight.
A floor lamp in the living room
Bra – wall lamps, which, like a chandelier, are in demand in any room at home. Bra is perfectly coping with the lack of dark corners, are indispensable in mirrors and near the bed. Bra is a great alternative to a table lamp, but without the latter mobility.
Suspended lamps give straight upper light. They are used in the kitchen, above the bar or dining area. One or more suspended lamps are attached to the ceiling, depending on the area requiring lighting.
Hanging lamps above the dining table
Track lamps are a favorite choice of modern designers for illuminating art objects, art objects and other areas. The tracks, like rotary spots, are able to change the orientation of the light beam.
Spots, spotlights, including built -in – a universal lighting device. They can be mounted on the ceiling, wall and even in the floor. Spots are used for point illumination, when zoning and when creating an original lighting scenario.
Spots in the living room with copyright design
The LED strip is attached to any surface, in addition to standard light, it is colorful, especially in demand in decorative lighting.
The temperature of the light
For designers, there are no strict rules for choosing a temperature of light. This parameter is measured in the degrees of Kelvin (K) and in residential premises varies from 2000 to 6500 K, from warm to cold.
Light temperature in Kelvins
When creating a lighting project for a particular room, they are primarily guided by personal preferences and individual characteristics of all users. But general standards for each of their rooms in the house exist.
In the kitchen in the working area, it is better to organize cold light, as it contributes to concentration of attention and provides excellent visibility. Warm light is appropriate in the area of the table (lunch or kitchen) as it forms a cozy atmosphere.
White light in the kitchen
For lighting devices in the living room, lamps with warm yellow light are chosen, and if possible, adjust dimmers for adjustment.
In the bedroom, bright light is not needed, as it will only annoy. In the sleeping area, devices with warm light are used.
It is recommended to equip the children’s room with lighting adjustment devices. In the sleep zone, organize a warm soft light, and a table lamp with a neutral light of 2700-3000 K. will be relevant at the desk.
Sconces give soft, multiple light in the bedroom
In the bathroom and hallway, too bright light is not needed, with the exception of the zone near the mirror, where a lamp with cold light is inserted into the lighting device.
Features of lighting for different residential premises
Each room in the house is covered in different ways, taking into account the configuration of the room, the age of the inhabitants, the choice of style and color design, but there are basic scenarios that are suitable for most situations.
The living room is the largest room in the house, and sometimes the only one, because the lighting scenario in it needs diverse, with the illumination of all local zones and a common light.
Classical Lighting Light Scenario
In the hallway, ceiling lamps, suspended or built -in, plus local light near the mirror, in a closet or front door are used.
The kitchen is another room where an expanded scenario is required: total light, the illumination of the working and dining area. Decorative and accent lighting is arranged optionally.
Tip: In order to avoid shadows on the working countertop, it is recommended to hang a lamp under the upper cabinets.
Lighting in the bathroom
The bedroom does not require a lot of light, in a small room you can do without a chandelier by organizing LED lighting around the perimeter and adding a couple of local lighting devices.
In the nursery, in addition to common light, the game and educational area is additionally illuminated, and it is also recommended to buy a nightlight or other device for decorative lighting.
Lamps in the nursery made in the same style
The bathroom needs common light in the mirror area. If there are niches and other objects in the bathroom, they are highlighted at will.
Tip: recommended height of the mounting of the lamp near the mirror is 190 cm from the floor.
Hall
Actual trends of lighting design
In 2023, at the peak of popularity, there are lamps made of natural materials: wood, bamboo, jute, paper, glass, etc.
Designers offer metal lighting devices (copper, gilded, brass, silver, chrome) with the most simple and even somewhat primitive forms, focusing on their functionality.
Unusual chandelier from luminous tubes
The trend remains lamps from combined materials, for example, glass and brass, wood and metal.
Most modern interior styles are gravitated to the minimalist and ascetic setting, in which geometric lighting devices organically look organically, with the lampshades of their wire, in which the lamp remains in sight.
Original lamp with cubes in the form of cubes
In a special account, interior designers are white lampshades of lamps, and the form itself is unimportant. Such elements of the situation are easy to integrate into any style and combine with any decor.
Natural materials in lamp design
Having noticed all the advice of professionals, you can independently develop the perfect lighting scenario for the entire apartment, and if there are doubts, check out the designers in the photos of finished projects.
The main trend of the year is a white lampshade
