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We can decorate the house with art, colorful paints, fabrics, trinkets and we could list here a lot more examples, but decorating with light is the most interesting. Thanks to it you can highlight different places in the house, create atmospheric surroundings, bright, spacious and fresh living or dining rooms and much more. Playing with light during the arrangement also follows a few rules, so in the following guide we will tell you what each lighting is used for.
The basis of the entire arrangement is general lighting, providing even illumination throughout the room and illuminating the space more functionally than aesthetically. A feature of general lighting is that it is usually direct lighting, which should be controlled by a dimming device to account for changes in daylight
A center chandelier may be the most common source of general light and an important design element in a room. Decorative chandeliers or works of art look great in a room and are eye-catching. They must be accompanied by other layers because a central light source alone does not cast very beautiful shadows, nor can it bring real spirit to a room. It is widely believed that this simplistic lighting scheme is definitely not enough to create a welcoming space.
Make the room feel welcoming by creating a “puddle” of light that offsets the shadows caused by overhead lighting. This is also an important part of room design. For desk lamps, it’s best to use a sturdy side table or console, otherwise hiding the wires can be difficult. Feed the wires through discreet holes in the surface. Keep the outlet close to the fixture (this is especially useful if you are in the design stage of a new home). Since mood lighting is usually the lighting layer closest to eye level, it’s important to use filters to isolate glare from unsightly bare bulbs. If the exposed bulb is visible from below, it is also suitable for general type.
Choose a lower wattage for mood lighting – unlike task lighting, high wattagebulbs are too powerful and inappropriate. More powerful bulbs also require larger fixtures to allow enough space between the bulb and the material. If the light in your room relies heavily on mood lighting, brighter shades are the best option to let in as much light as possible. If you want a moody, atmospheric look, darker shades are a hit.
As the name suggests, task lighting is any light source used for a specific task, such as reading or cooking. By their nature, these lights need to be more powerful than most other sources. However, always use them in conjunction with adequate ambient lighting to avoid eye fatigue due to the stark contrast between light and dark areas
Reading and the workspace are just some of the places where task lighting is most needed. An arm lamp looks great on a desk, and a flexible reading lamp mounted near the headboard is perfect for reading before going to bed. Mirror lighting works well in the bathroom. The kitchen is another area to incorporate task lighting to make food preparation easier and safer. Under-cabinet lighting elements, recessed downlight fixtures over a workbench, or long and low pendant lighting over an island are just some options
The next level of lighting is ambient lighting, which is the perfect partner to traditional lighting. Both types have important characteristics in common – they are mainly functional and serve to illuminate the entire area. The main difference between the two is the direction of the light. Ambient lighting is indirect lighting, so it is softer than general lighting – since it usually does not use downlights, it does not produce attractive shadows. Think of wall-mounted lights that can illuminate walls, backlit panels or hidden ones that can emit light on the ceiling.
