How to match lighting for different rooms?
Designers claim that the "mood" of any apartment is created with the help of light. When choosing lighting for a particular room, some rules must be followed. This will help you in the future to avoid the appearance of a feeling of discomfort in the apartment. So let's take a look at some of the lighting features of different rooms.
Hallway
The main rule of the hallway is a sufficiently bright light. Of course, you can allow a soft twilight, but at the same time it is necessary to provide for a lamp, turning it on, you can easily find your clothes, shoes in the closet, or even fix your makeup in front of the mirror.
ceiling spotlightsAn equally important point is the amount of light in the adjacent rooms. So, for example, if the adjacent room is brightly lit, the hallway should also be flooded with light.
Living room
The right combination and arrangement of lamps in the living room will present it in the most advantageous way. Even with local lighting, there should be some background light in this room to eliminate deep shadows in the corners.
Skillfully accentuated sculpture in a decorative niche, beautiful crockery or illuminated curtains around the perimeter will make your living room very effective. In addition to the central chandelier, designers also recommend using ceiling spotlights or lighting using small tubular bulbs. Constructions based on current-carrying buses are very popular.
Kitchen
In the kitchen, first of all, it is necessary to illuminate all the main workplaces - the cutting table, stove and sink . In modern kitchens, most of the work surfaces are located under the upper cabinets, which cast a shadow on them in general lighting. In order for the light to fall on the work surface, it is recommended to place a row of lamps under the bottom wall of the kitchen cabinets. You can also use a special strip lighting that is installed under the wall cabinets.
You can place the lamps inside kitchen cabinets or shelves. For these purposes, special flexible light sources are most often used, which can be switched on separately from each other. Directional ceiling lights are used when the stove does not have a hood. Otherwise, the backlight is mounted directly in the hood.
Bedroom
Wall LightThis particular room is ideal for using halftones. It is a perfect combination of bedside lamps, illuminated cornices and a small chandelier in the center of the ceiling. As in other rooms, general light is required here, but it does not need to be directed downward. The ideal option is light that gently diffuses into the ceiling. Think carefully about the location of all the fixtures in this room to avoid glare. Do not forget about the obligatory lighting of the space near the bed - for this you can use a wall lamp or install a night lamp on the bedside table. The light from the lamp should not interfere with the person sleeping next to it, but the lighting should be bright enough for reading. The ideal option is an adjustable lamp with a matte shade. Dimmed soft light is used to illuminate the mirror on the dressing table.
Install two switches in the bedroom, one of which should be located near the bed. As for the design of the lamps, they can be made in any style, both classic and modern. Remember that all fixtures must look good from anywhere in the room.
Children's room
The choice of lighting in a children's room must be treated with the highest responsibility. To ensure maximum comfort for your baby, you will need a night light, a dressing and diaper changing lamp at night, and background lighting. Designers do not recommend installing portable lighting devices in the nursery - they can be easily knocked over while playing.
Use special adjustable wall lights on brackets. The lighting in other rooms of your apartment should not be brighter than in the nursery. Do not forget that the eyes of the child must be protected in the same way as the eyes of an adult. To make the baby feel more comfortable when falling asleep, install a small nightlight near the crib, giving a soft dim light.
The children's room should be the lightest room in the apartment. Also, do not forget that the right lighting and color scheme of the interior of the room affects the well-being and development of the child.
Bathroom
The light in the bathroom should be bright. For background lighting, side and top light sources are used. It is also advisable to install a luminaire that will be used to softly illuminate the mirror, while at the same time creating a cozy and calm atmosphere. If your mirror will not be used for makeup, you can install conventional fluorescent lamps. If you plan to apply cosmetics, you will need to install lamps that do not distort colors. Do not forget about the combination of daylight and blue lighting, which emphasizes shadows and gives a sharp contrast to the reflection in the mirror.
Try to install switches outside the bathroom to avoid touching them with wet hands. Internal switches must also be carefully protected against moisture.