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Selecting the right type of light

Instead of considering the lighting product itself, specifiers first need to understand the physicality of its function. Where is light needed? What is it needed for? Ambient lighting forms the basis of a room’s light structure, with strong ceiling lights suitable to high visibility needs such as in bathrooms, while recessed spotlights bring even, balanced light to larger work areas, like kitchens.

Accent lighting adds depth and drama to a space while highlighting features such as decorative walls, walkways and seating, and task lighting is required for more specific work without straining eyes, like desk lamps or reading lamps.

Selecting the right style of light

Once the type of light and lamp have both been decided, specifiers can set their creativity free, with lights of different styles, shapes, sizes, functions, colours, materials and even bulbs on Architonic. Lighting can form prominent sculptural centre-pieces, be more subtle and sensible or fit anywhere in between.

Finding the right interior lighting on Architonic

Any type of interior lighting can be found by searching through the subcategories of function or location on the Architonic product database. While each product page provides more information on product specifications and design details, the image galleries allow specifiers to either inspect the lights in greater detail or, in ambient images, see them perform in their natural habitats.

Meanwhile, specifiers can find links to all colour and material variants, as well as request further information and details directly from the manufacturers on Architonic.

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Selecting the right type of light

Selecting the right style of light

Finding the right interior lighting on Architonic

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Different Uses for Furniture Lighting

Experienced specifiers will know the true value of adding another light source to the sculpture of an interior. The multiple surfaces and positional possibilities of furniture make it the perfect location for providing accent lighting to homes, while it makes much more sense for task lighting to be integrated into the place where the task is actually happening.

Meanwhile, technology allows users to specify alternative intensities and colours of light for certain areas and furniture pieces, bringing a cosy comfort to evenings with softer light tones; a soothing, welcoming calm to mornings in bathrooms or dressing areas with warm lighting and a clean, productive atmosphere to kitchens and workplaces with cooler light.

Furniture Lighting for Contract Interiors

While furniture lighting provides a comforting feeling of luxury and belonging to homes, its use in contract settings can be much more practical. Retail spaces, for example, need to present their products in the best light and shelving that basks each item in its own personal lighting gives it a photoshoot quality in-store. While the elegance and ambience applied to hospitality environments with subtle accent lighting can set them apart from others competing for the same custom.

Discover Furniture Lighting on Architonic

The main product images in the furniture lighting category of Architonic’s product database give an idea of each product’s suitability to different environments, but search deeper into its individual product page and specifiers can learn all the important technical details on each light, and view the gallery of ambient images for inspiration and assurance. Further details such as CAD files, catalogues, dealer information and other specifications can all be requested directly from the manufacturers on Architonic, too.

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Interior lighting: 9 tips from Westwing

Interior lighting plays a huge role - it not only fills the darkest corners with light, but also creates the desired atmosphere, emphasizes style and sets the right accents. Westwing talks about the latest trends in lighting and shares tips on how to transform your interior with the right light sources.

1. Multi-level lighting

A multi-level system involves a complex of fixtures located at different heights, which includes ceiling lamps, sconces, floor lamps and much more. The combination of different lamps makes it possible to adjust the level of illumination, based on your needs. Tip: For the ceiling, choose diffused light fixtures to create a uniform background lighting in the interior, and complement them with floor and table lamps, decorative lighting and sconces. nine0003

2. Light in a dark interior

Rooms with dark furniture and walls have a special energy: they are filled with comfort and sensuality, they look solid and luxurious. But dark interiors have two disadvantages: firstly, they seem smaller than they actually are, and secondly, they absorb light. To avoid this effect, we recommend setting up brighter lighting than for other rooms.

Large shiny chandeliers and shades made of glass or metal will add a glamorous accent, while local light sources will add coziness. nine0003

3. Accents with spotlights and lighting

For large rooms, such as a kitchen-living room or a spacious studio, zoning with lighting will be relevant. Spotlights can emphasize different corners of the room: illuminate the dining table, create a comfortable area for relaxing, reading or needlework. Decorative lighting will be a great solution if you want to focus on a specific piece of decor (for example, a picture on the wall or a collection in a showcase). nine0003

4. More light!

Crystal or glass chandeliers are not only a symbol of luxury, but also a great opportunity to multiply the light. Reflected and refracted in pendants, it scatters around the room, creating the effect of bright lighting. Westwing Secret: Place a chandelier or sconce in front of a mirror and the room will become twice as bright!

5. Light intensity

Do you want a bright light for reading, a subdued light for a romantic dinner and a backlight for relaxing after work? All this can be achieved with a single lamp, if you use a dimmer - lighting power control. It allows you to create the desired atmosphere, adjust the intensity of lighting to your needs and save energy. nine0003

6. Lighting in a small room with low ceilings

A small room imposes restrictions on the choice of furniture and color scheme, but the right lighting can brighten up the shortcomings of small rooms. The first rule is to give up volumetric lamps and massive chandeliers. They are also unacceptable in a room with low ceilings, as they make them look even lower. The ideal solution is a flat ceiling light with diffusers pointing upwards: the reflected light will optically lift the ceiling and push the walls apart. nine0003

7. Popular trend: LED lighting

Over the past years, LED lighting for furniture, floors and walls has been the number one trend in interior lighting.

There are many ways to use it: LED lamps built into the baseboard, floors and walls, LED strips, furniture with built-in light sources and much more. Tip: use LED floor lighting in the hallway for easy movement in the dark, or highlight a functional area in the living room, for example, illuminate the bar or TV. nine0003

8. Local lighting for the working area in the office and kitchen

Sometimes even the best and brightest general lighting is not enough. Some areas require a directional light source, especially the desk, reading area, or work area in the kitchen. Bright point light will make the work more convenient and comfortable for the eyes, while the lack of lighting can adversely affect vision. Tip: spot light should be used in combination with background lighting for more comfortable work. nine0003

9. Choose warm light for your home

If you want to feel cozy and comfortable at home, choose lamps with warm light: slightly yellowish lighting is conducive to relaxation and rest, while cool white light is more suitable for offices where necessary. create a working environment.

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Interior Lighting: Basic Rules - PORUSSKI.

Lighting is one of the most important components of a project that must be fully thought out and done well.

Of course, the ideal lighting for our eyes is natural light (daytime, morning or evening sun, sun behind the clouds). It's worth making the most of it. Well, the main task is to bring artificial lighting as close as possible to natural .

The modern lighting market offers a wide range of luminaires of various price categories and style solutions. There you can find chandeliers and ceiling lights from the manufacturer for any interior. From practical and durable ceiling lights in a discreet style to luxurious premium designer chandeliers made from high quality eco-friendly crystal and covered with gold leaf. There are completely different forms - from classical to Hi-Tech chandeliers, which are real art objects. nine0003

It's hard not to get lost among such a variety and make the right choice! Sometimes you have to go around half of Moscow until the “same” lamp is found. That's why it's so important to deal with professionals, whether it's the shop where you buy the chandelier or the designer working on your project.

Why call a specialist? nine0003

Also it is necessary to consider the types of switches : single-gang, two-gang and three-gang, dimmers (switches with dimming), walk-throughs (turns on in one place, turns off in another), walk-throughs with a dimmer, switches with a motion sensor (perfect in the hallway , in a long corridor, in the dressing room).

In order not to get confused in such a variety, to correctly and conveniently plan an electrician, the help of a designer is needed. Competent specialists know not only all types of lamps and their inclusions, but also how to distribute all the appliances so that the owners can live comfortably and safely in their own home .

A few examples:

in the bathrooms the switches are always outside;

if we open the door with the left hand, the switch must be located to the right of the entrance;

spotlights are best placed along the axis of the mirrors;

most often all switches are located at a height of 900 mm. And at a distance of 150 mm from the corner or edge of the opening; nine0003

frosted glass or plastic eats up 40% of the light (we are talking about an Armstrong ceiling).

This is just a small amount of information that you need to know.

It is worth noting that for many years contractors have been working only according to drawings, the main thing is to check whether they read them correctly and followed all the recommendations. (Ed. note)

Lighting tips for different types of rooms

Bedroom

A good option is a calm, relaxing lighting scheme. For this type of room, low-power matte lamps of a spherical shape are suitable. They allow you to get a uniform soft illumination without sharp transitions and boundaries, which does not strain your eyesight. The bedside area should be illuminated with small table lamps or wall sconces. nine0003

The kitchen

It is the main work area in the house and the right light is essential. A small kitchen does not require a central light - enough lighting for the work areas and the eating area. For a large kitchen, a central chandelier is a must, and it's good if the choice falls on a warm light.

Living room

The central chandelier in the living area is considered a necessary element of the interior. The luminaire can be adjusted in height, and ideally in brightness. nine0003

In other types of rooms in residential buildings, such as corridor, bathroom, toilet, dressing room , spot lighting should be used. It will allow you to get a uniform backlight, and also make the room visually a little more spacious.

Room lighting calculation

The design project drawing package also contains an electrical drawing with lighting calculations for each room.

Drawings from the design project of Elena Karasaeva

This calculation is necessary to create sufficient illumination of the room, which, in turn, provides favorable and comfortable conditions for human life.

The lack of lighting or its excess causes severe eye strain, fatigue and has a noticeable psychological discomfort, which adversely affects human health in general.

Lighting standards for office and residential buildings are regulated by SNiPs (construction and design documentation), where the norms for various types of premises are prescribed. The following are recommendations for lighting standards in residential premises.

Table #1. Recommended norms for illumination of residential premises according to SNiP 23-05-95

Until recently, we chose a light bulb, focusing on its power - 100 watts more than 60. Everything is clear. Watts indicate the power that the lamp consumes. Everyone knows: the more powerful the lamp, the more light it will give. But it is more important to understand how many lumens it is. Our traditional incandescent lamps 90% of energy is converted into heat. But we don't need them to heat the room! Therefore, it is the luminous flux that is important. And we pay for the watts consumed - this should also be known. The table below is useful for this. From it it is clear that for a luminous flux of 400 Lm, an ordinary incandescent lamp will “eat” 40 W, but an LED lamp will only consume 2-3 W. In practice, it is important to know the additional characteristics of the lamp: it all depends on the quality of the product, materials and other things. So this calculation is approximate! nine0003

But before doing the calculations, we note that the norms determine not the brightness of the bulbs, but the illumination. That is, what luminous flux falls on 1 m2 of surface. This value is measured in lux, 1 lux (lx) is when 1 lumen of light (1 lm / m2) falls on a square meter.

Illumination can be calculated using the formula:0003

S - room area,

2.5 - coefficient that depends on the area and height of the ceiling. If the height is 3 meters or S is greater than 100 m2, then it is taken equal to 3.

For example: a hall with an area of 7 m2; Let's assume that the lamp uses 3 halogen bulbs. Each for 12 V (voltage) = 35 W (power) = 670 lm (luminous flux).

3*670/7*2.5=115 lm - we conclude that this is not enough, we strive for 150 lm.

The calculation of the illumination of a room also largely depends on its design . Dark walls and floors absorb light, and you need to put a margin in the calculations. Of course, unless the goal is to create a cozy environment with soft light. Light rooms are already bright, and busting can bring discomfort to the eyes, almost the same thing happens when you look at the sun through loose clouds.

Lighting scenarios

In addition to the calculated amount in Lm, light is perceived by us emotionally, so it is important what kind of atmosphere we want to get: whether it is a working surface, or a place of relaxation. nine0003
Every room is three-dimensional, so it's important to have different lighting scenarios.
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