Lighting is the most important element of interior decoration. It is the instrument that produces different atmospheres to the room, from intimacy to enthusiasm. But to be sure the effect of the light is the one we are looking for, it is important that we know four types of illumination.
1. Ambient lighting or general lighting. This is lighting for the full room. It is recommended along with the use of intensity adjustments, to have more flexibility in generating effects for every occasion.
2. Local lights. They assure the light flowing around the room in order to make comfortable actions such as reading, shaving, and cooking. The intensity of the light is local and it has to be properly measured so it won’t trouble or exhaust the eyes.
3. Natural light. This one we get for free through doors and windows. Depending on the time of the day, weather or season, this one can vary in intensity and color.
4. Accent lights. They are sources of light with ornamental purposes, usually located to emboss an art object or a preferred corner.
A correct analysis of the everyday actions in recommended. You must understand what you will do and where you will do it. Do not hesitate in using different types of illumination. Actually, this is wanted and will produce very interesting effects. Also keep in mind that lighting can alter the promotions of a room, making it look smaller or larger.
You will uncover that there are practically hundreds of ways of lighting that can be applied to a room. When deciding how to choose the lightings, think of them from two perspectives: functional and esthetical. Functionally, the lighting will assure the correct type and amount of light need for the purpose in mind. Esthetically, lighting can be configured to produce the desired atmosphere.
For example when attempting to select lights for your living-room you can take into consideration these few notes: Be sure that the general light is variable. Use indirect light to cover the walls with light. Place them below the floor, in small spaces behind furniture and let them illuminate the walls. Place a lamp behind every armchair taller than 3 feet. Use an accent light to emboss a painting. A further accent light can underline the contour of your bookshelves.
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