Good lighting makes us more productive, but above all happier. There are even studies that confirm that adequate lighting is a determining factor for health. But it is not always easy to have it, especially when we live in a rented house or apartment or when we have not made a lighting design project during the construction or renovation of our home .
But nothing is lost! Here are some tips for improving the lighting in your home whatever your situation:
Article summary
1) Natural light Vs artificial light
2) Good lighting sets the tone and creates the atmosphere of a room
3) LEDs have the advantage
4) Light, shadow and reflection are essential components of any design
5) Bet on white
1) Natural light Vs artificial light
This may seem obvious, but to understand what we are talking about, we must first distinguish between natural light and artificial light. The clarity of natural light is difficult to replicate, although it depends on where you live. For example, light in the far north is generally dull, gray and flat, whereas near the tropics it is extremely bright, warm and multidimensional. Artificial light now comes in several forms and intensities. Rapid advances in technology have made it easier to replicate natural light. However, it is always useful to properly orient the rooms of the house and install windows large enough to capture and take full advantage of natural light. The rule is to orient the living rooms to the south, the bedrooms to the east and the other rooms to the north.
2) Good lighting sets the tone and creates the atmosphere of a room
The key is to understand the use of each room and purchase the right home lighting . For example, a laundry room will be well lit with non-glare compact fluorescents, while the open plan living/dining/kitchen area should have several different types of lighting, a mix of LED spotlights, recessed LED lights to make tasks easier and key lights to create depth and texture in the space.
3) LEDs have the advantage
It is true that LEDs are perfect substitutes for old bulbs, but on condition that you have a correct design of your lighting. You need to know the luminance they generate (and not the consumption expressed in watts), their color temperature, their chromatic index, as well as the coverage you need in each space.
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4) Light, shadow and reflection are essential components of any design
Light is important, but without shadow no variation, texture or atmosphere can be achieved. Understanding the space you are working on will allow you to use thinking to your advantage when it is necessary and avoid it when it is not. Know that the eye is always drawn to the brightest point. As a result, reflected light makes a small space appear larger. In a large open space, the first thing to do is to diffuse the lighting while making sure to demarcate the spaces using different light sources.
For example, spots can highlight paintings, works of art, photographs or any decorative element. If one spot doesn’t generate enough light, use two. Mirrors are perfect for reflecting light onto a poorly lit part of the room, creating a feeling of depth, as well as diffusing natural light, no matter how dim, throughout the room.
5) Bet on white
You can start with the furniture. Choose light, white furniture, or you can paint it yourself to give it a more personal touch. Carpets, fabrics, light screens, curtains, choose light shades for textiles to restore the room’s clarity.
Changing the color of the walls will be very important too. Opt for cream colors, pastels or all the ranges of white available on the market.
