A home is not just a living space for people. Individuals look beyond the functional utility of a house and create a home for themselves that reflects their unique individuality, taste, style and attitude. Home lighting can transform a house into a true dream haven. Lighting designers are artists in the true sense who create a work of art using ingenious and creative lighting techniques.
Lighting, when used with due planning, discretion and dexterity, can redefine spaces, create interesting focal points, accentuate the architectural splendors of a perfectly ordinary structure, control visual perception and orientation, and create a specific mood and ambience. However, the basic things to be considered is that lighting should be flexible enough to accommodate the varied activities carried out in homes, and it should balance the general mood and ambience of the space and reflect the personality of the dwellers.
Home lighting is generally carried out in three broad categories. Ambient illumination is done to generate the overall mood and ambience of a specific space. Ambient lighting is very important in open, large spaces. Wall and ceiling sources, portable fixtures and even indirect fluorescents can be used for ambient lighting.
Chandeliers and fanlights can also be used for large spaces. The right kinds of bulbs and fixtures should be opted for. Florescent bulbs, which are not sensitive to vibration, are best suited for fanlights. Task lighting is done for areas like kitchens, bars, dining tables, game boards, and study tables, where specific activities are carried out. The amount of light varies for each task. Hanging lights, portable light fixtures, floor lamps, and even projected spotlights can be used in these areas. Accent lighting is used to accentuate and highlight art works or displays.
In small spaces where no specific activity is performed, accent lighting may suffice. Low-voltage halogens for display cabinets and book shelves, or a spotlight, can be used. There can be different variations to produce different effects. A bedroom should ideally have soft lighting. Special side lamps for nighttime reading or accent light for accentuating a specific art piece can also be used.
Balancing the various lighting elements to create both living and sensory comfort is vital in home lighting. Overtly bright lights should be avoided to prevent glare and discomfiture. An extremely bright light evaporates visual interest and intrigue. Skylights in closets should be avoided as it leads to clothing damage. Energy-saving florescent lights are an extremely good option for domestic lighting. Dimmers, wherever possible, should be used for easy layering scope. A programmable wall-mounted pre-specified unit enables effortless milieu control.
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