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What are the clever and practical lighting design solutions in home decoration?

Good lighting design can bring a safer and more comfortable living experience to the occupants, make the room and the occupants look more beautiful, and even add love and fun to the life. Due to the different circumstances of each family, before design, we will have a comprehensive understanding of the structure of the house, the color of the space, the structure of the living members, the age, physical condition, living habits, preferences, etc., and develop the best lighting plan for the occupants. The answer is divided into two parts. The first part is the main layout of home lighting. The second part lists several lighting solutions for the functional requirements of different rooms for reference.

There are three main ways to arrange home lighting: basic lighting, accent lighting, and decorative lighting.
  • Basic lighting provides an even, uniform illumination of the room, reducing the dark corners of the room. Commonly used lamps are chandeliers, ceiling lamps, downlights. When choosing to use the chandelier, in addition to the single-head chandelier, there are two heads and multi-head chandeliers. Combining different spaces to select the appropriate luminaires can present a lively and bright atmosphere. The lamps themselves become part of the space decoration. Select the ceiling lamp and the diameter of the luminaire. For the length of the diagonal of the room is 1/10~1/8, the space ratio of the lamps is suitable; the chandeliers, ceiling lamps and wall mounted downlights can be directly installed on the top surface of the original building, and the embedded downlights need to be installed in the ceiling. Area.
  • Focus lighting, focusing on some areas and objects that need to be highlighted, so that the illuminance of these areas is greater than other areas, to achieve eye-catching or to meet the working illumination. Commonly used lamps have embedded spotlights, track spotlights, wall lamps, table lamps, floor lamps, lamp strips, and the like.
  • Decorative lighting, decorative lighting for the interior, enhance the change of space and layering, create an atmosphere of the environment. The light emitted by the luminaire itself can also be used for decorative effects. Common lamps/light sources such as lamp strips, wall lamps, table lamps, etc.
  • Lighting design points for different rooms

    The living room and living room have the functions of family chat, watching TV, playing games, meeting guests, etc. The lighting scheme should be adjustable, and the corresponding atmosphere can be created by changing the lighting combination and lighting brightness. At present, the light source that can adjust the brightness of the market mainly includes ordinary incandescent lamps, dimmable LED bulbs /light strips, and with dimmer switches, it can be adjusted to appropriate brightness at different times.
    Case:
    Basic lighting (embedded downlight) + accent lighting (table lamp) + decorative lighting (embedded spotlight)

    The position and number of downlights are flexibly set according to the structure size. The lamps can be integrated into the ceiling together with the fresh air system, central air conditioning system and part of the home audio and video system to make the space look neat and orderly. Reduce the pressure caused by the ceiling lamp and the ceiling occupying the top space, suitable for the room type within 3 meters of the room height. The ceiling needs to be hoisted as a whole for about 10 cm as the installation space for the downlight. The height of the floor is lowered and the cost is increased.


    Case:

    Basic lighting (embedded downlight) + accent lighting (table lamp, floor lamp) + decorative lighting (ceiling in-line lamp strip)
    The position and number of downlights can be flexibly set, and the ceiling is illuminated by the indirect illumination of the light strip to make the space look more open and bright.

    Case:
    Orbital spotlights play multiple roles in basic lighting, accent lighting, and decorative lighting in this space. Select the number of groups based on the room size.
    In addition, low-intensity indirect lighting is required near the TV to buffer the contrast between the TV screen and the surrounding environment when watching TV at night, reducing visual fatigue. For example, put a table lamp, a floor lamp, or install an LED strip under the TV and under the cabinet.

    The focus of the restaurant's lighting is to make the meals on the table look full and true, making the diners' face soft and natural. It is suitable for selecting chandeliers with light source color development of 85 or more, warm color light and glare control. The height of the chandelier is 70~80 cm higher than the desktop. Do not block the line of sight of the other party. The effect of light on the face is better. Setting a low-light local lighting around the restaurant adds a touch of fun to the room. If you sometimes do some meditation and manual activities on the table, the main light of the restaurant can choose dimmable light source or increase the work light.
    Case:
    Basic lighting (dimmable chandelier)
    According to the length of the table and the number of lamps, the number of lamps can be selected to provide illumination, while the lamps themselves bring some anger to the room.

    Case:
    Basic lighting (chandelier) + decorative lighting (spotlights)

    Kitchen kitchen lighting, mainly for lighting for countertop operations, lighting for items in cabinets, and lighting for cleaning floors. The lighting of the countertop operation uses a light source with a color rendering of 85 or more, which makes the color of the food more realistic.
    Case:
    The basic lighting of the kitchen is designed to provide uniform brightness throughout the room. The luminaires, ceiling lamps, or downlights are more selective, depending on the overall style and personal preference of the room. When selecting LED spotlights (light bars) for key lighting, you need to consider the specific mounting position of the lights, connectors, transformers and switches. If the wall is not decorated with a switch panel and does not want a small switch on the light line, you can choose the switch mode of hand sweep, touch or induction.

    The bathroom is not only a place to wash and brush every day, it needs a bright lighting environment, it is also a place to enjoy a person's quiet moment, the light can be soft and warm. It is also necessary to take care of the proper light that does not affect sleep when going to the toilet at night. Therefore, it is necessary to provide an adjustable lighting combination.
    Case:
    Basic lighting (embedded downlight) + accent lighting (light strip)
    When the bathroom has a mirror cabinet, you can install a light strip above and below the cabinet to illuminate the surrounding space and reduce facial shadows when applying makeup. When you go to the toilet at night, you only turn on the light strip, and the light will not affect your sleep because it is too bright.

    The bedroom bedroom is a place where you can rest physically and mentally, creating a warm, peaceful lighting atmosphere. Avoid glare to irritate your eyes when selecting the location of the fixtures and fixtures. Light with low illumination and low color temperature can promote sleep. It is recommended to set the lights on the sides of the bed at night, so that people will not be too awake and avoid affecting the rest of the family.
    Case:
    Basic lighting (chandelier, ceiling lamp, downlight) + accent lighting (wall lamp, floor lamp) + decorative lighting (bed headlights)
    The bedside wall lamp does not occupy the space of the bedside table. Dimmable floor lamp, you can sit on the sofa and read the book, play with the pad.

    Case:
    Basic lighting (embedded downlight) + accent lighting (bedside chandelier, semi-embedded track spotlight) + decorative lighting (ceiling recessed light strip)

    Case:
    Basic lighting (downlight) + accent lighting (bedside wall light, floor lamp) + decorative lighting (ceiling light with ceiling)
    The top in-line lamp strip is suitable for the central ceiling of the central air conditioner, and the height difference between the buffer ceiling and the original ceiling.

    When the elderly are old, there will be some pathological changes in the eyes, which will lead to the ability to adapt to light and shade, the ability to distinguish colors, and be more sensitive to glare. Room lighting should ensure sufficient brightness, avoid direct glare, choose shade or soft light treatment, the light source color is greater than or equal to 85 is appropriate. In the way of lighting control, we must take into account the physical condition of the elderly, try to avoid walking in the dark, set up multi-control switch on the bedside, or remote control, wifi control switch. In the middle of the night to go to the bathroom, set the sensor switch lights, in the presence of unevenness or corners, set the induction foot lights.

    Case:
    Basic lighting (downlight) + accent lighting (table lamp)

    Children's room Preschool children have a wide range of activities in the room, and may go to any corner to read or play. The basic lighting should provide even and sufficient brightness for the room. For children after school age, pay attention to the accent lighting on the desk so that children can concentrate on completing the homework.
    Case:
    Basic lighting (downlight, chandelier or ceiling light) + accent lighting (track chandelier) + decorative lighting (track spotlight)
    A multi-function area for desks, storage, and display space on one wall, with track chandeliers + track spotlights. Meet the needs of accent lighting and decorative lighting, and it looks neat and beautiful. The light source selects high-illuminance white light, which helps to inhibit the secretion of melatonin that induces sleep, so that it is not easy to cause sleepiness. Low-light warm light will help melatonin secretion and promote sleep.

    The study desk, bookcase, and reading area are areas where accent lighting is required. An adjustable angle illuminator with directional light can be selected above the desk to ensure the intensity of the light and the glare of the light source. The lighting of the bookcase can be selected to be fixed on the top of the cabinet or on the ceiling to conveniently take the items in the cabinet. The light source is also suitable for selecting high-illumination white light that is not easy to cause sleepiness.
    Case:
    Basic lighting (chandelier) + accent lighting (table lamp) + decorative lighting (spotlight)
    The wall lamp above the wall cabinet is more flexible when used. It can be used as a wall lamp to illuminate the wall murals. It can be installed on the cabinet to illuminate the items in the cabinet. It can also be used as a mirror headlight.

    When the corridor corridor is narrow, avoid using large diameter wall lamps. The installation of the induction warm light foot light can save the trouble of manually controlling the switch at night. If there is a decorative painting on the corridor, set a light strip or spotlight on the side of the hanging picture to let the light shine, creating a decorative effect of the gallery.
    Case:
    Basic lighting (ceiling in-line lights, downlights) + accent lighting (foot lights)


    The focus of the lighting in the storage area is to see the objects in the storage area. The lamps in the cabinet should be small in size and convenient to switch.
    Cabinet exterior lighting case:
    Cabinet interior lighting case:


    Tips for buying lamps:
    • The friends who are ready to decorate, before the renovation, must complete the lighting plan with the designer/decoration team, because many lamps and sockets need to be wired in advance.
    • The color temperature of all the light sources in a space is the same, which will make the space more holistic. However, as an area for work lighting (desks, restaurant consoles, etc.), white light with high color rendering should be selected as much as possible to ensure the color authenticity of the work surface.
    • When choosing the control method for the luminaire, consider the actual moving line in your life. Corridors, foyers, places that won't stay for a long time, you can choose the human body sensor switch. When the bedroom has a main light, set a dual control or multi-control switch, and turn it on and off in the bed. In the locker and closet, the sensor switch that automatically lights up the door is selected.
    • Cleaning and repair are also considered. Carefully choose the crystal lamp of Bringing and the ceiling lamp with the shade up.
    • Another consideration in home lighting, knowing that there are related issues, please read the official: What kind of lighting and angles are better?

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