How to Design Perfect Lighting in Your Home?
Follow these steps to design perfect lighting in your home:
Step 1: Understand Lighting Layers
Step 2: Select the Right Source Size
Step 3: Technically Distribute Lights
Step 1: Understand Lighting Layers
- Good lighting design integrates three key layers: task, general, and accent lighting. Each serves a distinct purpose.
- For instance, a desk lamp (task lighting) ensures focused light for work, while pendant lights (general lighting) brighten the entire room.
- Accent lights, such as picture lights, enhance the visual appeal of decor or focal areas.
Design Tip: Always prioritize layering light sources to balance functionality and atmosphere.
Step 2: Source Size Matters
- Small light sources can lead to glare and discomfort, while larger sources distribute light evenly, reducing glare.
- This principle is critical for selecting fixtures in spaces where comfort and productivity are paramount, such as offices or study areas.
Design Tip: Opt for fixtures with diffusers or larger light-emitting surfaces to create a softer and more inviting glow.
Step 3: Techniques for Light Distribution
- Finally, various lighting techniques like wall washers, perimeter grazers, and cove lighting exist.
- These methods can influence the mood and perception of a space.
- For instance, wall washers provide uniform illumination, emphasizing textures, while cove lighting creates a soft glow, adding depth and warmth.
Design Tip: Experiment with these techniques to highlight architectural details and enhance spatial dynamics.
P.S. If you don't know it yet, let me tell you! In our Residential Design eBook chapter 10, you can find everything regarding lighting design.
