Different Types Of Lighting In Interior Design

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Lighting has always been a central factor in interior design, as it can play with sizes, modify the sense of space and even dramatize the shapes and textures of the materials, significantly enhancing their aesthetic features. Yet light plays an important role not only on a decorative basis.

INTRODUCTION

Lighting is one of the most important aspects of your interior because as illuminating a room, it can fully turn the appearance of space into something better or worse. Light is the innovative element that is the most strong of all. A lot of what we know about our world comes from our eyes, and how we see things depends on how they are illuminated

TYPES OF LIGHTING

1.  Natural Lighting

Daylight (using curtains, skylights, or light shelves) is often used as the primary source of the lamp in buildings during the daytime. This will save money instead of using artificial lighting, which is a key component of energy consumption in buildings. Proper lighting can enhance the efficiency of the task, improve the appearance of the environment, or have positive vibes.

Importance of daylight - The two main reasons for using daylight to fulfill the lighting needs of architectural space are positive vibes and energy savings. Good daylight has been shown to increase the overall mood, productivity, and well-being of the inhabitants of the house.

      2. Artificial Lighting

In comparison to natural light artificial light refers to any light source created by electrical means. Artificial lighting has many different uses and is used in residential and commercial.  Artificial lights are available in a wide range of shapes, sizes, light-emitting colors, and brightness levels.

Artificial light has the potential to produce a variety of different atmospheres within the same space making it a kind of "space shaper," adapting the environment to the needs of customers. The use of warm lighting, while cold light promotes mental and physical activity, can create comfortable and relaxed atmospheres. Therefore, it is obvious, for example, that the lighting requirements for a living room are not the same as those required in an operating room. Although dim lighting creates a calming atmosphere in the spaces built for this purpose, when used in working environments, this same lighting may affect vision and trigger health problems.

Artificial lighting architecture is not just about positioning light sources on a floor plan, nor is it about choosing fixtures from a catalog. It's about realizing that artificial lighting is a powerful design resource for creating various atmospheres; relaxing, calming, dry ... It's all about using light to create.

TYPES OF ARTIFICIAL LIGHTING

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1.GENERAL LIGHTING

The word 'general lighting' or 'ambient lighting' refers to the level of light at the background in a specific room. In most workspaces, the minimum level of general lighting is defined in line with best practice guidelines to ensure protection and allow for the secure and productive performance of daily visual tasks.

The general lighting provides a backdrop in applications such as retail, to which accent lighting is used to highlight different displays of merchandise. In these cases, interaction between general and accent lighting is important in building the right atmosphere to help the shopping experience.

Below are some examples of the general lighting ideas to use in your house.

CHANDELIER

Chandelier light is a branched ornamental light fixture intended to be placed on ceilings. Chandelier enhances the space and mostly used in the living room and Dining in residential.

RECESSED CEILING LIGHT

A recessed light or downlight is a light fixture that is mounted inside a ceiling in a hollow space. It appears to have light emitting from a hole in the ceiling when mounted, focusing the light as a wide floodlight or a narrow spotlight in a downward direction.

TRACK LIGHT

Track lighting settings are usually customizable individually, so your lights will go exactly where you need them to go no matter what. The sleek look and easy usability give every room in the house an excellent lighting system. Track lighting is great when it comes to modifying a  room because the lamp positions are so easy to adjust. This type of light fixture is mostly used in a contemporary style and modern style.

2. TASK LIGHTING 

Task lighting is lighting that illuminates a given area and makes it easier to perform a job similar to ambient lighting that illuminates a general setting or atmosphere lighting for situational or impact purposes.

Task lighting is especially important in the commercial spaces sector where tasks cause eye strain or workers work long hours in front of a screen. Based lighting is an integral part of an ergonomic workstation because it relieves the pressure of the eye.

PENDANT LIGHT

This type of the fixture, for example, a kitchen island or a table is suspended from the ceiling and direct light downward. It adds to the element of decoration of a given space. There various more lights such as Desk lamps, vanity lights, Floor lamps, Swing arm lamps, Table lamps. This type of light fixture is mostly used in an Industrial style, Scandinavian Style and Contemporary style

UNDER-CABINET LIGHT

They are perfect for kitchens as they illuminate the space and highlight unique features such as countertops or backsplashes, but there is more. Such lights are often helpful if they are mounted at the right location to provide additional illumination for the mission. You can display some treasured items on shelves or in nooks where cabinet lights can be placed. Profile light is mostly used as an under cabinet light.

3.     3. ACCENT LIGHTING

The accent lights are usually three times as bright as ambient lights to highlight a particular object or location. Accent lighting draws attention to a function, such as artwork, furnishings, or decorative designs, which turn them into focal points. For this form of lighting adjustable fittings are preferred, as they allow precision focusing on small areas or objects.

Below are some examples of the accent lighting ideas to use in your house.

UPLIGHTS

 A light that was or was designed to cast light upwards. It is used to highlight the wall decorative wall or element.

PICTURE LIGHTS

 Picture lights are mounted on the wall or frames of single works of art. It is mostly used in residential spaces.

COVE LIGHT

With a super-slim profile and relative ease of installation (these lights stick to the surface where you place them), LED tape has made all kinds of dazzling light effects possible. It is mainly used in the False ceiling.

WALL SCONCES

Mounted on the surface of the wall, scones may direct light upwards or downwards, or in both directions, adding style to the room. Modern fittings are more often referred to as wall lights or similar terms, particularly when the source of light is entirely covered with glass.

CONCLUSION

Ask yourself, as you prepare your accent lighting, how you want each room to look, and what features you want to highlight or cover. Consider the location of the artwork or particularly beautiful furniture pieces you'd like to include. Now is your chance to think of your home as a work of art, and to properly light it up. Its very simple to select and to enhance your home with different types of lighting.

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